The backup utility makes a copy of your database and stores it in a location of your choosing. If your database is already backed up as part of a regular backup routine that backs up your entire computer, it is not necessary to use the NOAH Database Tool’s backup utility.
NOTE:
- It is important to back up the database on a regular basis – for example, weekly. Make a back-up copy to a device other than the hard drive containing the database in case the hard drive crashes.
- You should delete old backup files (and for NOAH 3.5.2, back-up log files) to free space on the hard disk. Refer to Deleting backup files.
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Manually backing up
- Close NOAH System if it is running. In Windows, click Start > All Programs > NOAH System > NOAH Database Properties.
- Open the Tools tab and click Backup.
- Locate the NOAH System database filename you wish to back up (the NOAH database is generally located at C:\Program Files\HIMSA\NOAH System\Database\noah.mdb).
- Select a Location of backup files other than the drive containing the database.
- Click Backup. After backing up occurs, a message will appear, stating that this has been successful. Click OK.
- Click Close. Click OK.
Scheduling an automatic backup
- Close NOAH System if it is running. In Windows, click Start > All Programs > NOAH System > NOAH Database Properties.
- Locate the NOAH System database for backup that you wish to back up (the NOAH database is generally located at C:\Program Files\HIMSA\NOAH System\Database\noah.mdb).
- Check Compacting occurs with backup to defragment your database.
- Select a Location of backup files other than the drive containing the database in case the hard drive crashes.
- Use the pull-down menus below Schedule to select a regular time for backup.
- Check Enable automatic backup to allow regular automatic backups.
- Click OK.