Remote Desktop Manager backup database
Data Back Up and RestoreDesktop Central stores information like configuration details, status of deployed configurations, and details about reports, like User Logon reports and Active Directory reports, in a database. Creating a backup of this database and certain important files like configuration files is necessary to prevent loss of data. Show You can back up data automatically, by scheduling a back up using Desktop Central, or taking a back up manually. You can also restore this data when required. For example, assume that your hard disk crashes and you have to re-install Desktop Central. You can use the last back up you took to restore all the required information. Note that this is possible only if the backup file is stored in a computer other than yours. Best Practices for Back Up and RestoreThese are the few best practices recommended for Back Up and Restore option.
Data Back UpScheduling Data BackupYou can use Desktop Central to take a back up of the database regularly. For example, if you want to take a back up of the database everyday at 5 p.m., you can schedule the same using Desktop Central. To schedule back up of data, follow the steps given below:
In case the machines are in different domains, the network share directory should have write permission for everyone in the network. You have scheduled an automatic data backup to take place automatically at a specified time. Manual Data Back UpYou can manually back up and restore the database. You can do this using the Backup-Restore Utility GUI. Opening the Backup-Restore Utility Graphical User Interface (GUI) To open the Backup-Restore Utility GUI, follow the steps given below:
You've opened the Backup-Restore Utility GUI.
A backup file is created and saved in the specified location. The file will be named using the buildnumber-date-time.zip format. For example, 70120-Oct-25-2010-13-26.zip where 70120 is the build number, Oct 25th 2010 is the date and 13:26 is the time. VM Back upIn case you are using Desktop Central in bundled PGSQL DB, you can restore Desktop Central with the server machine via VM snapshot and start the server. Even then, Desktop Central's scheduled backup is the primary backup and cannot be stopped. If you are using MSSQL or remote PGSQL you should not use this VM restore as the database will be in another machine. If you do so, the server will not start due to data inconsistency. Restoring a backup fileNote: This document only provides steps for backup restoration on an already working server. If you only have a backup file and want to re-install and setup the Desktop Central server, then please follow the instructions given in this document.
You can manually back up and restore the database. You can do this using the Backup-Restore Utility GUI. Opening the Backup-Restore Utility Graphical User Interface (GUI) To open the Backup-Restore Utility GUI, follow the steps given below: You've opened the Backup-Restore Utility GUI. Ensure that you have shut down the Desktop Central server before restoring a backup file.
Note:The restoration time depends on the data stored on the database. The progress bar will provide the restoration status. In case of any errors in the restoration, an error message will be notified to the user. This will restore the specified data to Desktop Central server. If remote database is configured with the Desktop Central server, ensure that it is running on a remote machine. After restoration, the changes made after the backup date will not be available. |