Back Up to Removable Media

Restore from a Backup

Backing up to removable media ensures that your data is protected even if harm comes to your computer system. Even greater protection is gained by storing the removable media at a site other than where the computer is located.

Note: In a multi-workstation configuration, data backups can be done only from the Server Workstation.

To manually back up your data to removable media:

1. From the File menu on the Server Workstation, select B ack Up Data.

2. Select Backup to an alternate location on the Backup dialog.

3. Place the removable media into the appropriate drive or port.

Your data files may require multiple disks to successfully complete a backup, especially if backing up to floppy disks. You should have several blank, formatted disks available.

4. Browse or enter the path to the drive or port and enter a file name.

5. (Pro) If you use inventory item pictures and want to include them in the backup, select the check box for doing so. This may substantially increase the backup time and file size.

6. click OK.

Point of Sale will perform the backup to the designated location.

Notes:

- We recommend rotating your backup media so that you always have two or more generations of backups.

- Backing up to removable media can also be done as part of the End of Day procedure.

- Point of Sale only backs up your Point of Sale data. Therefore, it should serve as only one component of a comprehensive data protection strategy. You must take separate action to back up other important information for your business (QuickBooks financial software records, payroll records, other applications, etc.).

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