Installation & Setup User Guide - Best Access Systems

13: Database Backup and Restoration
SQL Server 2000 Database Backup Procedures
The information below outlines the steps required to conduct database backups of
the BEST ACCESSCONTROL database using a Dell Precision 340, Windows
2000 Operating System, with a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 database.
1. Install the drivers for the tape backup device. For more information, refer to
Install the Drivers for the Tape Backup Device on page 170.
2. Create a database backup folder in Windows Explorer. For more
information, refer to Create a Database Backup Folder on page 175.
3. Configure Microsoft SQL Server to automatically backup the database to a
file. For more information, refer to Configure Microsoft SQL Server for
Automatic Database Backup to File on page 175.
4. Verify that the backup is set up correctly. For more information, refer to
Verify that the Backup (to File) is Set Up Correctly on page 180.
5. Using the Windows Backup utility, manually back up the database to a tape.
For more information, refer to Manually Back Up the Database to Tape on
page 181.
6. Configure Windows Backup to automatically backup the database to a tape
drive. For more information, refer to Configure Automatic Database File
Backup to Tape Drive on page 183.
7. Verify that the backup is set up correctly. For more information, refer to
Verify that the Backup (to Tape) is Set Up Correctly on page 187.
Install the Drivers for the Tape Backup Device
Note:
These procedures apply to Dell Precision 340 Workstation platforms with
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server Desktop Engine.
1. When you first power the computer on after you install the tape drive, the
Found New Wizard may open. If it does, just click [Cancel].
2. Right-click on My Computer, select Manage, and then click on “Device
Manager” in the left pane. In the right pane, notice that “Seagate
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