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DATABASES

Updating Your Database

UPDATING YOUR DATABASE

There are two methods for manually updating the database from the flat files that are created by the Monitor. You can set up a scheduled event (see "Database Update" on page 143), or you can perform a manual update with the Database Updater tool.

Caution: The Database Updater Tool will not run if the Web Filter service is running and Monitor to Database is set to Automatic.

To perform a Manual Database Update:

1Stop the Web Filter service.

2From the Web Filter Manager, select Maintenance > Database Updater from the appropriate database in the Navigation tree or select Start > All Programs > SurfControl Web Filter > Database Tools > Database Updater. The Database Updater dialog is displayed.

3Click Add to select a flat file. The default location for flat files is: C:\Program Files\SurfControl\Web Filter\TMP:

4 Click Open Database. You will see the Select Database dialog box showing the default database:

5Click OK to update this database. If you wish to update another database click Connect to SQL Database.

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SurfControl Web Filter v5.5

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Surf Control 5.5 manual Updating Your Database

5.5 specifications

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