Restoring your database – Follett VERSION 6.00 User Manual

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Chapter 42 Backing up your database

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When you click Backup, if the application detects another backup file at your

selected destination, a message with a description of the existing file appears. If

you want to overwrite the existing file, click Yes. If you're rotating disk sets (see

page 606), make certain that you don't overwrite your most recent backup.
Unless you used floppy disks, a message appears when the backup is complete,

asking if you would like to verify your backup. We recommend that you click

Yes. This will ensure that your backup is complete and that it is restorable.
If you are saving your backup files to removable media (zip disk or floppy disks),

make certain to label your backup and store it in a safe place.

Important:

Do not change the backup file name. The restore process requires the

backup filename, FSCBCKUP.001.

Restoring your database

If you need to restore your database, before you start, make certain that you have

the most recent backup on hand. If you backed up to floppy disks, make certain

that you have the complete backup set and that they are in order.

Important:

The restore process requires exclusive access to the library database.

Please make sure that no other Follett programs are running on any

library workstation and that Z39.50 Server and WebCollection Plus

are stopped.

To restore your database from a backup file, if you haven't already, start Backup

and Restore (see page 607), and click the Restore tab:

If you support multiple databases, make

certain you're restoring the right one.
To locate your backup file, click the Browse

button, then locate and select the file you

want. The filename must be FSCBCKUP.001.

Once you've selected a valid backup file,

the Restore button is enabled. Click it to

start the restore process.

To restore your database, simply follow the steps on the Restore tab.
The file you select must be named FSCBCKUP.001. If the filename is incorrect, or

if the backup wasn't created using Follett Software's Backup and Restore, an

error message appears. Click OK and locate the correct file.

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