Backup

 

Backup

The backup program will ZIP up your data files for the current company and save them to the Default Backup Device you select in the backup screen. If you haven't configured your Backup Window settings yet, See: Configuring the Backup Window.

Multi-User Note: If you are using a Multi-User UniRes system, all other users MUST have exited UniRes before you do a Backup to ensure the UniRes data files are all closed. Backup is not available from Workstation PC's running UniRes.

Starting a Normal Backup

1.Leave UniRes by clicking on the Exit Button on the Command Centre or Select File - Backup from the Menu Bar at the top of your Command Centre Window.

1.Place the Backup Media (Hard Drive/ USB memory or Drive) in the Backup Device.

2.Wait about 5 seconds for the backup media to settle and be recognised by the computer.

3.Click on the Start Normal Backup button.

Fig 1. Backup Reminder

Backup Reminder will pop-up if you haven't performed a backup today when you leave UniRes. (main PC in a Multi-User UniRes system)

Fig 2. Default Backup Device

If this is the first time you are making a backup, check to see if the Save to: <Drive:><\folder\> has been set. If this field is blank, see Configuring the Backup Window.

Backup Progress

During the Backup process, the backup window will show you the Overall Percent Completed and the File Being Processed to keep you informed about the backup progress. The Zip Archive Name is the name of the file being created on the Backup media.

After the backup has completed, a Backup Completed message will appear. UniRes will close down after the backup.

If you backed-up to a removable media like a CD, remove the media and store in a safe place.

Remember to keep at least one backup off the premises for security.

ALWAYS REMOVE USB BACKUP MEMORY AFTER BACKUPS ARE COMPLETED. NEW RANSOMEWARE VIRUSES CAN ENCRYPT ALL ATTACHED DEVICES.

Create Backup Sets, allocating a few usb memory sticks to each set and use one set per day on a weekly rotational basis. That way you will have a secure data backup history. Always keep one recent backup set  “off the premises”  in case of fire.

Tip: Use a USB memory stick for removable backup media.

Backups to Hard Disk

Backups to hard disk are ok, but if your hard disk fails, so does your backup data. Network users can use hard disk backups ok, as long as the hard disk is on another computer.

Tape Drive Backups (Obsolete)

A Tape drive is probably the second best backup system now as CDRW backups are reliable and inexpensive. Tape Drive cartridges wear out and are expensive and do deteriorate with time. Third party backup software will be required.

Save to …

The destination <Drive>\<Folder Name> where your data files will be saved.

If the destination is a Floppy Disk Drive (A or B drive), the Exclude History Files option is displayed. See Exclude History Files.

Change Button

Click this button to select the Destination drive and folder. The destination folder must exist first.

Exclude History Files

This option only appears if the destination is a floppy disk drive (A/B Drive). Tick this box if you are just doing a daily backup or have not done a Periodic maintenance today.

Remove the tick to include your history (archived bookings and transactions) in the backup. Do a full backup at least once a month or after doing a Periodic Maintenance procedure. See Menu Bar  Periodic Maintenance  Regular Cleanup.

History files are always included in other backup destinations.

View Log

Click this button to see the backup log file.

Start Backup

Click to start the backup.

Backing up to floppy disk requires a new formatted floppy disk the first time you do a backup to the floppy disk set.

Cancel

Cancels the backup program. UniRes may terminate, depending on where you started the backup from.

 

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