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Beginning with Director V4.5, you can
set backups to occur automatically at
a scheduled time. Be sure to first do
at least one backup manually to
ensure there are no issue s with t he
target folder, etc.
Attention: The "Backup Folder" and "# of
days to Keep" values must be set through
the Director software. To view or change
these settings, refer to “Making a Database
'Backup' Using the Director Software”
(previous / above).
Steps:
1) Go to the desired workstation, and
'login' to the VEREX Director
software.
2) Access the database 'backup'
feature:
• Select Database Maintenance
from your MyTools bar, or
;
• Click [Management] in the tree, and select
Database Maintenance.
3) Refer to the item-descriptions for this screen
while making your selections.
Automatic Backup
- Enable Automatic Backup: Select this to allow
setting backups to occur automatically.
Note: This will not be available until you select/enter
a backup folder.
- Frequency (days): This sets how often
scheduled backups will occur (i.e., once every X
days—per your selection).
- Start Time: This sets the starting time for the
scheduled backup.
- Next Start Date: This sets the date for the
first/next occurrence of the scheduled backup.
Attention: The "Backup Folder" and "# of days to
Keep" values must be set through the Director
software. To view or change these settings, refer to
“Making a Database 'Backup' Using the Director
Software” (previous / above).
Setting Backups to Occur Automatically (Scheduled Backups) v4.5
Management ÖDatabase Maintenance ÖBackup 
With Director v4.5 - 4.6x, this feature appeared in the right-click menu
of the Director-Server (folder/keypad icon on the Windows taskbar).