Backing up data – GE v6 User Manual
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Backing Up Data
Reference Topics:
Restoring Secure Perfect Databases
A backup is a copy of selected data. Since Secure Perfect does not contain a backup option, you can use
any method you like to back up the data. Because the Server computer contains the database, there is
no need to back up your Secure Perfect folder on your client computers.
You should keep two sets of backups, of the following Server computer files:
Secure Perfect Data: The data includes the following:
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Database: Contains configuration data such as badges and micros.
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History: Contains current history including badge transactions and operator history.
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Archive: Contains the latest copy of Secure Perfect history data.
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Images: Backup needed if you have Imaging installed. Contains the picture files of badge
holders.
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Signatures: Backup needed if you have Imaging installed. Contains the signature files of
badge holders.
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Graphics: Backup needed if you are using Alarm Graphics. Contains the alarm graphics
maps.
The SP Server program MUST NOT BE RUNNING when you attempt a backup of images,
signatures, or graphics!
You should back up this data more often since it changes so frequently. While your internal policies may
dictate your backup requirements, we recommend that you create a backup at least every week.
Entire Secure Perfect Installation
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The entire Secure Perfect folder should be backed up when you first set up the system and
have confirmed that it is working, and any time you upgrade. It is very important that you also
back up the registry settings. In most backup programs, you will be prompted to back up
these settings.
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ALWAYS MAINTAIN A CURRENT BACKUP. Should you have any problems with your
system, you can always restore your backup.
SP Enterprise Edition Systems use SQL Server utilities to back up the Secure Perfect database,
Secure Perfect History, and Secure Perfect Archive.
Click the Show me icon to view a step-by-step animated demo.
Secure Perfect Professional Edition Systems use the Secure Perfect Maintenance Utility to back up
the Secure Perfect database, Secure Perfect History, and Secure Perfect Archive information (tables and
queries).
Click the Show me icon to view a step-by-step animated demo.