Backing up BOH

[kalali]

Hi all
i have aloha 6.4.25. The last few days we have computer problem that needs restart to get it working again so i am thinking about getting a backup computer for BOH. Righ now it's Dell pc in office for BOH and two terminals in front.
I have an extra Dell PC running window xp almost identical to the working one with ALoha BOH. i would like to know if i can set up my new computer to run BOH and keep it in case of the working one broke down so that i can put this one in for replacemence. Thanks so much for helping,
Also, i would appreciate if there is way to download aloha 6.4.25 to keep.
thanks

 

[coorsman]

Here is the latest copy of 6.4.39

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/6284020/Aloha_6439_MSI.iso

As long as it's 6.4 there should be no problems.


Cheers,
Coorsman

 

[kalali]

Thank you very much Coorsman for the iso download link. I downloaded already and in process to prepare my extra dell computer for the BOH. I try to read here and there threads to learn a bit more and understand it's kind of complicated with my limited background. I have Usb type hasp key on my BOH right now, question is can it be remove during business hours for minutes or hours so i can put it in the new one to install Aloha POS.
Anyway will ask more questions when it come.
thanks

 

[posrescue]

You can remove the HASP while doing business. Just make sure it is connected before refreshing, rebooting, End of Day etc.

 

[kalali]

how can i find out my aloha security key to install Aloha Manager?
it asks for SEC1 to SEC6.
when installed, i see it on C:\bootdrv\aloha but on my working BOH pc it is on C:\aloha. is there a problem with this installation?
thanks

 

[kalali]

ok after more reading, i got the SEC1-SEC6 from aloha.ini. thanks

 

[kalali]

what are the most important files to copy from old BOH to a new one? i hope i don't have to create a menu again with the new pc for aloha POS BOH.

thanks

 

[coorsman]

You can copy the entire aloha folder over to the new computer. That will backup everything ( you would still need to install she software). Also look for a EDC folder ,sometimes it's on the c:\ or d:\ drive.

The Aolha\data, Aloha\newdata, Aloha\bmp and \Aloha\EDC contain all the menu programming and EDC parameters.

Cheers,
Coorsman