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This section applies specifically to guide users and administrators with the backup and restore process . The information below is generally used to ensure that system administrators can backup their Zephyr Enterprise database and attachments.


There are currently two objects that can be backed up:

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DataTypically backed up and stored in a tar.gz file

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AttachmentsBy default, these are not stored in the

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tar.gz file but are on the filesystem under <zephyr_install_dir>/zephyrdata

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Please ensure you are logged into the machine on which Zephyr Enterprise Server is installed to access attachment backup/restore processes. You will need to be logged into your database server to backup the database data separately. Attachment script files must be run with appropriate permissions.

It is highly recommended that you consistently backup your Zephyr Enterprise Attachments and Database.

Backup & Restore

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Linux users note that all utilities must be run as root. Use the sudo command for root

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permission.

The following steps will need to be followed to Backup, Restore and Schedule your database and attachments:

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Step 1: Database Backup

1. backup: Instructions take a native backup from the database with out attachment

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https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms187510(v=sql.105).aspx

 

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Step 2: Database Restore

4. restore: Instructions to Restore the native backup

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https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms188312(v=sql.105).aspx

 

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Step 3: Attachment Backup

2. backup: Instructions for backup on windows/Linux for attachment

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By default, the backup file is present in Linux at: %Zephyr_Root%/ftp/backup/

 

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Step 4: Attachment Restore

Instructions for restore on windows/Linux for attachment

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Provide the location for the backup file after executing the command.

 

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Step 5: Scheduling

The sheduling utility that only backs-up the database without backing-up the repository and trend data. Use this utility only if instructed by Zephyr support.

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C:\mybackup\partial-db-backup.sql  C:\Software\Zephyr\


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