User's Manual

System Maintenance Guide
Intelligent Library System (ILS) 2.0 User Manual Page 7-1
Chapter 7 System Maintenance Guide
The following section contains detailed instructions for executing various system maintenance
tasks.
7.1. Transaction Database Backup
After long periods of use, the ILS Transaction database can become quite large if a purge is not
performed regularly. But prior to permanently purging database records and losing them
permanently, a backup of the database can be performed to preserve these records as long as they
are desired.
The location of the Transaction database varies depending on the directory chosen for installation
of the ILS software. The base directory of the ILS software will typically be C:\RFID.
Wherever the location of the RFID directory, the Transaction database will always be located
under RFID\Applications\DB\TransCoord\. The filename is transaction.mdb.
Creating a temporary backup is recommended prior to performing a purge.
1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Navigate to the RFID\Applications\DB\TransCoord\ directory.
3. Right-click on transaction.mdb. Select Copy.
4. Navigate to the folder you would like to store the backup copy.
5. Right-click on white space within that folder's file listing. Select Paste.
6. It is advisable to rename the backup file. Click on the file to select it.
7. Press F2.
8. Type the new name of the backup file. Make sure you preserve the .mdb extension.
9. Press Enter.
7.2. Application Server Tape Backup and Restore
The following serves as a guideline for backing up all files on a server and restoring them as
needed. Your steps may vary slightly.
Backup
1. In order to perform a complete backup, the ILS Server application must be exited and
you must be logged in as an Administrator. First, follow the procedures in this
document (4.7.1 Shutdown Button) for shutting down the ILS Server.