User Manual

AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7

605-0000-426

DLP 033

Draft Issue 6.0 Date 4/4/00

FILE BACK-UP PROCEDURE FOR AS8100 SITESPAN

It is recommended that the Sitespan files be periodically backed-up on a Floppy or Tape

Drive and stored in a secure location. The .SVD File is automatically backed up every 30

mins

STEP PROCEDURE

1. The following files are essential to back-up.

Server Database Files *.SVD

Equipment View Database Files *.SSD

Signalling Files *.SGF

Note The * represents the file name designated by the user.

These files are located in the root directory.

2. It would be desirable to back-up the following file though not essential.

Log File *.0LG

Note The log file is located in the Sitespan directory.

3. Automatic Back-up of SVD database files. The SVD file is saved with a temporary

name. When the save is completed the original file is deleted and the new file is

renamed with the same name as the deleted file. This ensures that in the event of a

write problem there will always be a good database available.

4. To back-up use the file manager to locate the files in the relevant directories.

5. Place a formatted floppy disk in the A: drive or a tape into a Tape Backup drive.

6. Open Windows Explorer by selecting it from Start, Programs.

7. Select the file(s) to be copied by clicking the file name (s). To copy to the drive

A, drag and drop the selection to the A drive icon.

8. To complete copying, choose the Yes button in the confirmation message box.