Installation & Setup User Guide - Best Access Systems

13: Database Backup and Restoration
Before conducting the backup, make sure that there is a tape in the drive that is
labeled and is of a supported media format for the drive that you are using.
1. Start the Windows Backup software. To do this, click the Start button, and
then navigate to Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Backup.
2. Click the Backup tab.
3. Navigate to the file that you wish to back up. In most cases, this will the
accesscontrol_backup file that is in the C:\Program
Files\B.A.S.I.S.\database_backup directory.
4. Select “Accesscontrol Backup” in the Backup media or file name dropdown
list.
5. Select “Travan” in the Backup destination drop-down list.
6. Click [Start Backup].
7. The Backup Job Information window opens.
a. In the Backup description field, type Accesscontrol Backup.
b. In the If the media is overwritten, use the label to identify the media
field, type Accesscontrol Backup.
c. Click [Start Backup].
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