Daily Backup of Data (Unix)
This module is configured to accommodate all Unix backup systems currently in use. For customers using a Unix server (this does not apply to Linux customers or NetFloor customers) without an automatic backup program, at the end of every business day, this module should be accessed to backup all new data processed in the system to a tape—make sure tape is inserted prior to running module! For Unix users, this module is automatically configured. For Windows users, you can configure this module to run any “off the shelf” backup program. When you enter this module the screen will appear as follows:
Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the backup option that applies to your particular setup, and then hit enter to select. The following is an explanation of each option:
RollMaster Backup (Unix)- this option will backup data to tape on Unix systems only.
RollMaster Restore (Unix)- if you ever have a problem with your system crashing, you can use this option to restore system data from a tape backup on Unix systems only. In other words, it copies the information on the tape back to the RollMaster directory. You should not use this option unless you have lost data.
View Tape Structure (Unix)- this option will display a directory of what is on a tape for Unix systems only.
Custom Backup Menu (Unix\Win)- before you can use this option the first time, you must use the (F1) Edit Custom Backup function to configure your backup software program if it is other than the standard Unix backup system. Once configured, this option will pull up your custom backup program and you will follow the directions for that program to continue with the backup procedures. You will be able to view your custom program menu on screen, which may have all of the same abilities as shown for the Unix system and more.
Erase Tape (Unix)- this option will erase a tape for Unix systems only. If you have a used tape that contains data from a system other than RollMaster, you will need to erase it through this option first before you use it to backup RollMaster data.
(F1) Edit Custom Backup- this function will allow you type in the path of where a DOS or Windows backup program is located in the main operating system. Because of this feature, you can use any “off the shelf” backup program in the RollMaster System. This option will give an example of how to type in the path. Once the path is typed in (configured) you can use the Custom Backup Menu option to call up the program and proceed with backup.
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