SMART Estimator

Server Back Up and Restore

  1. Why should I backup my Database?

    As a contingency against critical data loss it is recommended that you create and store regular backups of your database at a frequency appropriate for your needs. A backup allows you to easily restore your database in the event of a disaster, such as database corruption or hardware failure.

    Backup performance concerns

    Backing up your database may take a long time, and causes seriously reduced database performance. It is therefore recommended that backups are run outside normal working hours.

  2. Creating a backup and saving it

    To backup your database, launch the SMART Estimator Server Tools application on your server, then select the Back Up Server option.

    Choose a location and name for your backup file. After selecting the location and naming your backup file, click Save to start the backup. The backup may take several hours.

    What does the Backup File contain?

    This process creates a single file with the extension “.bak”. This file contains the entire contents of your database in its current state. Backup files are automatically named according to the year, month, and day they were created.

  3. Recovering from a backup

    Please read the following

    When restoring your server, it is important to be aware that any existing Enterprise Server will be completely erased.

    It is advisable to make a backup of your existing server and perform a Recovery as a last resort.

    In the event that you are forced to overwrite your database with an old backup, or if you want to move your server, you can use the Recovery Tool provided in the Server Tools.

    To begin with, once you are on the SMART Estimator Server Tools, you will need to select the Restore Server tool. From there, you will need to find the .bak file you wish to restore and open it. Press Yes on any warning prompts and the server should now be restored from the backup.

    Ensure that the server has been restored

    You should verify that the server has been successfully restored by checking the Project List in SMART Estimator.

    If the restore was unsuccessful, it is recommended that you contact Customer Support by clicking on the following link.

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