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DATABASE MAINTENANCE
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DATABASE MAINTENANCE
It is recommended that you delete unused GPS data from the database on a periodic basis. Doing
this will assure efficient data processing and program response. In most cases, data downloaded
from your Tracking Units make up around 85% of the size of your database. Your database cannot
extend beyond 2 GB in size or damage to the database structure and/or data will occur.
To ensure you are viewing the true size of your database, you can perform a Compact operation
on the database at any time. This will delete any unused space and reduce the database to its
smallest size.
If you wish to save your GPS data records for future reference, make a backup of your database
first. That way you will always have these records available in the future. Later, you can connect
to your archived database using the Connect Utility to view the records.
Performing regular database maintenance is an important part of safeguarding your data. Using the
Database Maintenance Utilities makes it easy to perform routine database operations quickly and
safely, as well as keeping your Shadow Tracker Professional program organized and optimized.
• Compact Utility - removes unused space from the database, reducing the database to its
smallest possible size.
• Repair Utility –
performs a series of routine repair operations on the database.
• Purge Utility -
allows you to permanently delete data records from the database.
• Backup Utility - allows you to create a copy of the database and places it in a designated
location. With the Backup utility, you can easily create a database archive
where all of your data records can be safely stored for future access.