Chapter 11 - About archiving
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There are two types of DVD writer; + and -. You must ensure that you buy the correct type for your
DVD writer.
Archiving to a network
When archiving to a network location or NAS device
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you need to setup the storage location, see Changing
the Archive Task Settings on page 69.
In addition, you may wish to set the archive task to happen at a convenient time, perhaps during the night,
see Scheduling storage tasks below.
Scheduling storage tasks
You can schedule storage tasks to the network or NAS device
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to be run when convenient. You can control
which storage tasks are run, when they are run and how frequently.
Caution
You should not schedule archiving tasks if CDs or DVDs are used.
How to add or change a scheduled storage task
1. Select Setting menu > Schedule Tasks to display the Schedule Storage Tasks dialog box.
2. Select the time you want the scheduled tasks to be run. You should select a time when the system
will not be in use, for example 5 am.
3. Select the Frequency for each type of task.
4. You should run the Database Backup Task daily. In the Database Backup Settings pane, select No. of copies of
Database backup. Optional: Click Browse to select the Location of Database backup.
5. Click OK.
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For example, if you select four copies of the database backup, the system will keep the first four
copies, then overwrite the first one when the fifth backup is copied.
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You can also run the Compact and Repair Database task from the Admin application's Storage menu.The
Compact and Repair Database task runs automatically after each database backup.
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The Storage application is not displayed when Scheduled Tasks are run.
How to remove a scheduled storage task
1. Open the Scheduled Storage Tasks dialog box.
2. Select the task you want to remove.
3. Change the frequency option to Never.
4. Click OK.
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A Network Attached Storage device is a hard disk, or Solid State Drive, that is attached to the network.
It has its own network address.
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A Network Attached Storage device is a hard disk, or Solid State Drive, that is attached to the network.
It has its own network address.
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