Specifications

Keri Systems, Inc. Doors

Users Guide

01914-005 Rev. 5.9 Section 5: Monitor and Update Controllers 5-55

4.2.4 Restore Backup

Using the built-in backup tool, Abakt, backed up files are contained within an “industry standard”

compressed ZIP file. Any ZIP utility (WinZIP, PKZip, for example) may be used to extract the stored

information. Abakt may also be used to unZIP the backed up files. The following instructions are for

using Abakt to restore backed up files.

Computer Hardware Failure

In the case of a computer hardware failure, the backed up data must have been archived to another

computer or removable media (such as CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, or tape). Once the computer problem is

resolved, use the Doors CD-ROM to re-install Doors and the Abakt program. Follow the instructions

given below to restore the ZIP file.

Database Corruption and Database Rollback

To resolve a database corruption issue or to rollback the database, it is recommended that ALL files be

restored. Most Doors database files are dependent on other database files. Attempting to restore one

database file without restoring all others could result in additional database errors. It is important that

the folder that contains the current version of Doors be re-named prior to restoring an archived

database. Use Windows Explorer to rename the current version of Doors. To change the name, locate

the folder (default is in C:\kerisys), right click on the Doors folder and select Rename. Enter the new

name in the field and hit Enter on the keyboard. Follow the instructions given below to restore the ZIP

file.

NOTE: When restoring backed up files due to a corrupted database, it is possible that the backed up

files also contain the corruption. This could happen if the database files were backed up before the

corruption was detected or if Doors was running at the time the backup was performed. In this case, an

older version of the backed up database should be selected.

To restore a backed up ZIP file in Abakt.

1. Open Abakt by selecting “Launch Backup” from the Doors drop-down menu or click on the

button.

2. To begin the restore backup process, click the Tools ⇒ Restore Backup pull-down menu. The

Restore Backup window appears (see Figure 5-61).

Figure 5-61: Restore Backup Window