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Backing Up And Restoring Data
Backing Up the IMSMANG Database
Attachments
Backing Up Other IMSMANG Information
Apart from the IMSMANG database and attachment stored on the server, IMSMANG Backup allows members to backup specific elements from the client including:
- GIS database (.mdb file)
- map files (.mxd, etc)
- field report template files
- iReport template files
- translation .properties files
GIS Dataabase
IMSMANG also stores corrdinate data on each client computer in a geodatabase file (IMSMA.mdb) to allow data to be displayed on a map. Even if the file is missing, IMSMANG automatically builds this file aftre the system launch. However, it can take several hours. To avoid this, each IMSMANG backup should include this file to reduce the time it takes to launch IMSMANG after a restore.
Likewise, since the geodatabase is structured on a per-client basis, the best way to fully update the geodatabase is to launch the client prior to backing it up. Once it is backed up, users can shorten the time required to build the geodatabase by manually transferring it to newly installed clinets.
Maps
IMSMANG map fiiles can be loaded on a per-client basis and stored in IMSMANG Backup, providing an easy way to share maps between clients.
Field Report Templates and iReport Templates
IMSMANGusers can store copies or drafts of field reports templates and iReports templates to the file system. Select the option on the IMSMANG Backup window to store these files in the backup.
Translations
Translations and localizations of data elements are stored in the IMSMANG database and secured with the database backup. Although the properties files used to translate the IMSMANG interface are stored externally to the database, they can be added to the IMSMANG Backup. Be sure to backup all properties files each time a change or a full backup is made.