Configuring Automatic Database Backups
InterMapper Database can automatically create back-ups of its built-in database. Please keep in mind that creating a backup can consume a lot of disk space, and takes time to complete.
To set up automatic backups:
- From the InterMapper Database Settings page, click Automatic Backups. The Automatic Database Backups page appears.
- Set the period you want to use for backing up. You do backups daily or weekly.
- For daily backups, set the time you want the backup to start. For weekly backups, set the day and time.
- Specify the maximum number of backups you want to store. Once this number of backups is reached, the oldest backup is deleted each time a new one is created.
- Click Save Settings. The backup settings are saved, and backups are created according to the specified schedule.
Creating an unscheduled backup
You can create a backup at any time.
To create a backup:
- Click Create Backup. A new backup file is created immediately. The backup starts immediately. When finished, the backup file is listed in the Available Backups box.
Restoring a previous backup
You can restore a previous backup.
- In the Available Backups box, click the backup file you want to restore.
- Click Restore. Data from the selected backup is restored to the InterMapper Database.
Viewing backup progress and canceling backups
When a backup is underway, you can view its progress from the Automatic Database Backups page. You can also cancel a backup while it is under way.
To view backup progress or cancel a backup:
- While the backup is under way, go to the Automatic Database Backups page. The progress bar appears.
- Click Abort to cancel the current backup.