1. Backups, Archives, Exports l Backup - Used to make a duplicate of a database, table, or log as a safety measure. Use SQL Enterprise Manager l Archive - Used to permanently store a database so that the active SQL database can be initialized (data deleted) Use Master Station Export l Export - Master Station archive utility

2. Creating a backup data device

3. Database Backup Scheduled backups may be set up through the SQL database backup wizard under Enterprise Manager “Help” or by clicking the “Schedule” button on this Dialog.

4. Database Backups

5. Restore a previously backed up Database When a database is restored from a backup, that database must not be in use. All data in the database to be restored is replaced by the backup data.

6. Database Archive Get Selected Range from “Manage Algorithm”. Check all boxes is recommended. If space is an issue, uncheck “Include Load Interval Data”. Check “Delete Data from Database” to initialize database. Export stores data in an “.nms” file and com- presses by around 75%.

7. Importing a Previously Archived Database Import brings previously archived data into the currently open database. Identical premises names are matched. Otherwise a new premises is created. Field station “.dtf” files are also importable.

8. Additional database management tips l Create databases using separate log and data devices. For small to medium-sized databases, make the log at least 32MB. l If possible, place log and data devices on different physical drives. l Use the database management wizard to schedule automatic database maintenance and backups.