Backing Up the System

This section provides information about using the Task Scheduler to back up the Avalanche system. Backup and restore functionality is available when you are using PostgreSQL databases installed at the same location as the Enterprise Server. When you back up Avalanche, the enterprise database information and software packages are saved in a zip file.

You should back up the system regularly. If for any reason Avalanche files are deleted or corrupted, you will be able to restore them from the backup files. For information on the default backup directory or changing where backups are stored, see Specifying the Backup Location.

Note: If you are attempting to back up your system on a Linux operating system, Wavelink recommends you perform the back up manually.

To back up the system:

Click Tools > Task Schedule.

The Task Schedule dialog box appears.

Click Add.

The Scheduled Task Wizard appears.

Select System Backup from the Task Type drop-down list and click Next.

The Create A System Backup screen appears.

In the Tag Name text box, enter a name for the system backup and click Next.

Note: The tag is an identifier that can be used to select the correct file when restoring the system. The tag is not the same as the name of the zip file.

The Select Scheduling Options screen appears.

Determine when the event will occur and click Next.

The Review Your Task screen appears.

Review your task to ensure that it is correct and click Next.

The Task Scheduled screen appears.

Click Next to schedule a new event, or click Finish.

The task is added to the Scheduled and Recurring Tasks list.