ACTi CMS 2 - Manual (Page 81)

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Back up System Data
Making regular system backups is always recommended in case of unexpected disasters or
accidents that may damage CMS server. Other than this, you may need to perform an
on-demand backing up to (1) migrate the whole CMS server data to another computer, or (2)
re-install the CMS server on current computer. There are several types of data on CMS server
essential to your surveillance system please consider your purpose and follow the below
instructions to create their backups.
CMS Settings Backup
CMS server can create a backup file of the whole system settings within one click. The settings
being backed up include the following properties you set for system: (1) Users (2) Imported
NVR Source & Device properties (3) Event Rules (4) System Settings / User Interface
Style / Joystick, and (7) the saved Views in Live View page, and (8) TV Wall Server
information and TV Wall Views.
Step 1: Back up CMS System Settings
1. Go to Setup page System tab Backup / Restore
2. In Backup section, c lick “Browse” to select the destination for backup file, the file will be
saved as Backup_YYYYMMDD.xml file. Then click “Backup” to export the file.
2. The license data is not included in the system backup file. You have to preserve the license
key information provided in email or printed card to you after the purchase takes place.
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