User Guide

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Backup
Project Backup
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Siemens User Guide Version 2.1 A6V10415471_en_a_21
Building Technologies 2015-07-15
 Manual (using the backup commands available in the Operation/Extended
Operation tabs of the Contextual pane, see Backing Up Your Project [➙ 387]).
Limitations
 When the backup process starts, and until it completes, the DB is locked. You
cannot create and/or delete objects, modify the existing configuration, or carry
out any import operations.
 The system does not support more than one project on the same server.
Useful Tips
 During the backup, the available disk space is not monitored. Make sure
beforehand that there is sufficient disk space. Do not create a backup on the
same disk on which the actual database resides.
 If you plan to make many modifications to your project, it is recommended that
you perform a backup before modifying it and then again after you have
completed the changes.
 Keep the three most recent backup copies.
16.1.1 Manual Project Backup
When you select the Main Server object in System Browser, the Operation and
Extended Operation tabs in the Contextual pane display the various properties and
commands of the
Main Server object, which also include those relating to the
project backup.
Project Backup Properties and Commands
Backup Destination
Indicates the directory where the Backup folder is created. The default directory is
C:/GmsBackups/.
You can modify the default backup directory, and click Apply to save the changes.
Backup Status
Indicates the status of the backup which can be: one of the following:
 Last Backup Successful
 In Progress
 Cancelling
 Last Backup Failed
 Last Backup Cancelled
 Last Backup Failed for Timeout Expiration
 Backup Destination Path Not Found