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It is important to make regular backups of your data in case of accidental data loss or corruption. neoCatalog administration offers the option to back up the application database. The backup is the process of creating a copy (backing up) of the active database with the option to schedule the backup execution. In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to make a backup in neoCatalog.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Step-by-Step
  • Step 1: Navigate to the Backup Option
  • Step 2: Activate the backup process
  • Step 3: Choose the Backup Destination
  • Step 4: Schedule Regular Backups
  • Step 5: Verify Backup
  • Step 6: Start the Backup Process
  • Conclusion
  • Restore backup

Step 1: Navigate to the Backup Option

To start, log in to neoCatalog and enter Administration > Management. From there, select “Backup” to access the backup options.

Step 2: Activate the backup process

This option is enabled automatically after installation.

Step 3: Choose the Backup Destination

The backup path by default is /Library/WebServer/Documents/neoCatalog/DatabaseBackups, but you can choose a custom path. This can be an external hard drive, a network drive, or any other location that you can easily access. Make sure you select a location that is secure and has enough space to store your backup file.

Step 4: Schedule Regular Backups

To ensure that your data is always protected, it is recommended to schedule regular backups. You can use the built-in backup scheduler in neoCatalog to schedule backups at specific times or intervals. This will help ensure that your data is always protected and up-to-date.

Step 5: Verify Backup

After the backup process is complete, it is important to verify that the backup was successful. Navigate to the backup location and open the backup file to ensure that it contains all the necessary data.

Step 6: Start the Backup Process

Once you have selected the backup options, click on the “Make Backup now” button to begin the backup process. The software will start creating a backup file of your NeoCatalog data and save it to the location you specified.

Within every modification of settings, press the Save button to apply changes.

Conclusion

Making regular backups of your neoCatalog database is essential for protecting against accidental data loss or corruption. By following these simple steps, you can create a backup of your data in just a few minutes. Do not forget to schedule regular backups to ensure that your data is always protected.

Restore backup

The backup in the format SQL is compressed to a ZIP file. To restore the database, you need to import the backup file in SQL format in the database management application according to their steps (Sequel Pro, HeidiSQL).