How do I back up General Ledger?

Databases

Backing up a database is a crucial practice for safeguarding data, ensuring business continuity, and protecting against data loss. To back up a database for Connect or Connect Online, use Send Databases to save the database as a compressed file. You should create a backup before you run a routine that modifies or deletes transactions from the database. [More]

Database name: AP0

The last task in the month-end checklist is to back up your data. It's often said in the computer industry that it's not a matter of if you'll have a computer crash, it's a matter of when.

When your computer crashes, it's absolutely critical that you have a backup of your General Ledger database file. Having a backup will allow you to get your system up and running in a matter of minutes instead of days.

Ideally, you should create two copies of this file. The first copy should be kept on site for quick access in the event that it is needed.

The second copy should be kept off-site in a secure location (such as a safety deposit box), as per your organization's disaster recovery policies. If a disaster, such as a fire or a flood, were to destroy your office, you would still have a copy available to get your system up and running again.

Creating a backup file

Open Connect System Management > System Tools > Send Databases. When you set up the view options, select the option to send to backup. If you need detailed instructions, click here.

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