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Scheduling a backup
The computer must be switched on in order for the scheduled
backup to occur. The RIVET software can be minimized or closed down as it
will automatically start up prior to the scheduled backup time. You will
not see the progress meter unless you select the Backup Status option at the
time the back up is taking place.
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To schedule a backup, first select the files required as described
in selecting data for backup.
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Set the required scheduling options by completing the fields
of the schedule section located at the bottom of the backup window. For further
information about completing the fields, see table below:
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The following scheduling information is completed by selecting
the required option available from the drop down menus or boxes associated with
each field:
Start time and date
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Adjust the time and date for the scheduled backup
to occur. Options include: hours, minutes, days, date and month. |
Frequency
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States the rate of recurrence associated with
the backup. Options include: hourly, daily, weekly, monthly. |
Backup cycle
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Refers to the number of backups within a definition
to be stored. Options include: any number between 1 and 999. |
Active
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Sets whether the status of a backup definition
is due to occur as scheduled Options include: on or off. A tick shows it
is on. |
The above process describes how to carry out a SCHEDULED backup,
to carry out a MANUAL backup follow this process:
Select the definition you wish to backup.
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Select the Backup Now icon from the toolbar or select File > Backup
Now from the menu.
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