8 Backing-up and restoring the Replication Manager database
The administrator uses the backup and restore utility to make periodic backups of the configuration and device data that is stored in the system Replication Manager.
Taking periodic backup of the database will help in restoring the configuration data if the Replication Manager crashes at a later point in time.
Backing-up the Replication Manager database
NOTE: The utility is only accessible on the server on which the Replication Manager is installed.
To back up the information on the Replication Manager database:
1.On the host server, click the Start button.
2.Select All Programs.
3.Select Backup D2D Replication Manager Database. The utility opens and runs in a new command window.
4.At the prompt, perform one of the following tasks:
•Choose the default location for the backup file (InstallDir/config/dbDump) by pressing the Enter key.
•Enter a folder path to store the database backup file, then press the Enter key.
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