How do you backup the ePO database? 1

[sclcomp]

Hi,

I just preparing to upgrade our ePO 3.5 server to 3.6.1 but the guide says to backup the database before upgrading it and I can't find the method in the product guide. Does anyone know how to dump the contents of an ePO database in MSDE (v8, I think).

Steve.

 

[bugguy51]

MSDE is basically crippleware SQL 7.0 or 2000--same capabilities, limited number of simultaneous DB connections and limited (2gB) DB size. You can run a backup from command line, but it's MUCH easier to load up an MS-SQL client, open SQL Enterprise Manager console, and run a backup from there. If you're REALLY unlucky, you can run a DB restore from the console, also.....--The Bug Guy

 

[NickFerrar]

Its documented on page 279-280 of the 3.5.0 product guide

 

[sclcomp]

Nick,

thanks - exactly what I needed.

Steve.