{{Note | Because the geodatabase is built on a per-client basis, it is also recommended to launch the client on the server to fully update the geodatabase prior to backing it up. }}
To back up IMSMA data:
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| GIS Database || All the GIS data such as map symbols and their locations that appear in the map display. The files are located in the ''C:\IMSMAng\client\gis\sandbox\[active map]\map'' folder.
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| Map Data || All the files that builds up the background geographical information (for example, rivers) that appears in map of the '''active''' map displaywill be backup. The files are located in the ''C:\IMSMAng\server\gis\maps\[active map]'' folder.
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| Form Template || Data entry form templates that were created using the Template Designer and saved in the ''C:\IMSMAng\client\FormTemplates\MyTemplates'' folder.