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===How to Backup IMSMA Data===
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| If you are running IMSMA in a networked environment, the following procedures should be performed on the IMSMA server.
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To back up IMSMA data:
 
To back up IMSMA data:
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1. Before beginning the backup process, verify that the IMSMA server and all IMSMA clients have been shut down.  
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2. If the IMSMA Control Centre icon is not already displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop, double-click the IMSMA Tray Launcher icon on your computer’s desktop.
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<li>Before beginning the backup process, verify that the IMSMA server and all IMSMA clients have been shut down.</li>
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3. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre icon that is displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop.
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<li>If the IMSMA Control Centre icon is not already displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop, double-click the IMSMA Tray Launcher icon on your computer’s desktop.</li>
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4. Select the IMSMA Backup and Restore option.
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<li>Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre icon that is displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop.</li>
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5. Select the Start Backup option.
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<li>Select the IMSMA Backup and Restore option.</li>
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The IMSMA Backup window displays.
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<li>Select the Start Backup option.</li>
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:The IMSMA Backup window displays.
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Figure 185. IMSMA Backup window
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6. Click the   button beside the Destination Directory field.
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The Open window displays.
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[[Image:fig185.png|center|500px|''Figure 185. IMSMA Backup window'']]
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7. From the Open window:
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<div align="center">
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a. Navigate to the directory to which you would like to save the backup files.  
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''Figure 185. IMSMA Backup window''
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b. Click the Open button.
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</div>
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The name of the directory displays in the Destination Directory field.  
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8. In the Include in addition to IMSMA Database section, check the checkbox ( ) next to each item to back up.
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<ol start="6">
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If you do not check any items, only the IMSMA database will be backed up. See Table 53 on page 247 for a description of the type of information that is backed up with each file.
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<li>Click the [[Image:DestDir.png]] button beside the Destination Directory field.</li>
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Table 53. Backup File Descriptions
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:The Open window displays.
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<li>From the Open window:</li>
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<ol type="a">
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<li>Navigate to the directory to which you would like to save the backup files.</li>
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<li>Click the Open button.</li>
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:The name of the directory displays in the Destination Directory field.  
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</ol>
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<li>In the Include in addition to IMSMA Database section, check the checkbox ([[Image:CheckedBoxIcon.png]]) next to each item to back up.</li>
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:If you do not check any items, only the IMSMA database will be backed up. See Table 53 for a description of the type of information that is backed up with each file.
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</ol>
  
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Backup File
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Description
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GIS Database Contains all the GIS data such as map icons and their locations that appear in the map display. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\gis\sandbox\[active map]\map directory folder.   
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| align="center" colspan="2" | '''Table 53. Backup File Descriptions'''
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| width="125pt" | '''Backup File'''
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| width="375pt" | '''Description'''
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| GIS Database || Contains all the GIS data such as map icons and their locations that appear in the map display. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\gis\sandbox\[active map]\map directory folder.   
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| Map Data || Contains all the background geographical information (for example, rivers) that appears in the map display. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\server\gis\maps\[active map] folder.
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| Form Template || Contains unpublished field report templates that were created using the Form Designer and saved on the local computer. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\FormTemplates\MyTemplates folder.
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| Report Template || Contains unpublished report templates that were created using the External Reporting Tool (iReport) and saved on the local computer. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\iReport\IMSMA Reports folder.
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| Translations || Contains the ITerms_XX.properties, IMessage_XX.properties, and UIString_XX.properties files. The files are located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\resources\com\fgm\imsma\lexicon directory and the IMSMA_HOME\client\resources\com\fgm\util directory.
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Map Data Contains all the background geographical information (for example, rivers) that appears in the map display. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\server\gis\maps\[active map] folder.
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<ol start="9">
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<li>To reduce the size of the IMSMA database backup file, you can select to back up the database without including certain data attached to field reports such as audio, video, and other large files.</li>
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*If you ''do not'' want to back up the attachment data, check the '''Exclude Field Report Attachment data''' checkbox ([[Image:CheckedBoxIcon.png]]).
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*If you want to back up the attachment data, leave the '''Exclude Field Report Attachment data''' checkbox unchecked ([[Image:UncheckedBoxIcon.png]]).
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<li>Click the '''Backup''' button.</li>
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:A window displays prompting you for the database password.
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<li>Enter the database password.</li>
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<li>Click the '''OK''' button.</li>
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:A copy of your data is saved to the specified destination directory in a directory named with the current date and time. When the backup completes, a message window displays.
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<li>Click the '''OK''' button.</li>
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:The message window closes.
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<li>Close the IMSMA Backup / Restore window.</li>
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</ol>
  
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Form Template Contains unpublished field report templates that were created using the Form Designer and saved on the local computer. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\FormTemplates\MyTemplates folder.
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===How to Restore IMSMA Data from a Backup===
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{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| If you are restoring your IMSMA data due to a system crash, you will first want to reinstall IMSMA and its supporting applications. For more information, see the IMSMA 4.01.02 Installation Guide for details.
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{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| If you are running IMSMA in a networked environment, the following procedures should be performed on the IMSMA server.  
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Report Template Contains unpublished report templates that were created using the External Reporting Tool (iReport) and saved on the local computer. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\iReport\IMSMA Reports folder.
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To restore IMSMA data from a backup:
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<ol>
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<li>Before beginning the restore process, verify that the IMSMA server and all IMSMA clients have been shut down.</li>
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<li>Insert the dongle into the computer’s USB port.</li>
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<li>If the IMSMA Control Centre icon is not already displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop, double-click the '''IMSMA Tray Launcher''' icon on your computer’s desktop.</li>
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<li>Right-click the '''IMSMA Control Centre''' icon that is displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop.</li>
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<li>Select the '''IMSMA Backup and Restore''' option.</li>
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<li>Select the '''Start Restore''' option.</li>
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:The IMSMA Restore window displays.
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</ol>
  
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Translations Contains the ITerms_XX.properties, IMessage_XX.properties, and UIString_XX.properties files. The files are located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\resources\com\fgm\imsma\lexicon directory and the IMSMA_HOME\client\resources\com\fgm\util directory.
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[[Image:fig186.png|center|500px|''Figure 186. IMSMA Restore window'']]
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<div align="center">
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''Figure 186. IMSMA Restore window''
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</div>
  
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<ol stat="7">
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<li>Click the [[Image:DestDir.png]] button.</li>
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:The Open window displays.
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<li>From the Open window:</li>
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<ol type="a">
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<li>Navigate to the directory from which you would like to restore your IMSMA data.</li>
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</ol>
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</ol>
  
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9. To reduce the size of the IMSMA database backup file, you can select to back up the database without including certain data attached to field reports such as audio, video, and other large files.
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{| style="border:2px solid lightgray; float:center; margin:10px;"
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• If you do not want to back up the attachment data, check the Exclude Field Report Attachment data checkbox ( ).
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"|[[Image:bulb2.png|25px|Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile.]]
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• If you want to back up the attachment data, leave the Exclude Field Report Attachment data checkbox unchecked ( ).
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|align="left" style="padding: 5px 10px 5px 10px"| When selecting the directory from which you would like to restore your IMSMA data, be sure to select the directory that is named with the date and time the backup was performed.  
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10. Click the Backup button.
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A window displays prompting you for the database password.
 
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11. Enter the database password.
 
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12. Click the OK button.
 
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A copy of your data is saved to the specified destination directory in a directory named with the current date and time. When the backup completes, a message window displays.
 
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13. Click the OK button.
 
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The message window closes.
 
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14. Close the IMSMA Backup / Restore window.
 

Revision as of 14:36, 30 November 2012

How to Backup IMSMA Data

Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile. If you are running IMSMA in a networked environment, the following procedures should be performed on the IMSMA server.

To back up IMSMA data:

  1. Before beginning the backup process, verify that the IMSMA server and all IMSMA clients have been shut down.
  2. If the IMSMA Control Centre icon is not already displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop, double-click the IMSMA Tray Launcher icon on your computer’s desktop.
  3. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre icon that is displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop.
  4. Select the IMSMA Backup and Restore option.
  5. Select the Start Backup option.
    6. The IMSMA Backup window displays.
Figure 185. IMSMA Backup window

Figure 185. IMSMA Backup window

  1. Click the DestDir.png button beside the Destination Directory field.
    2. The Open window displays.
  2. From the Open window:
    1. Navigate to the directory to which you would like to save the backup files.
    2. Click the Open button.
      3. The name of the directory displays in the Destination Directory field.
  3. In the Include in addition to IMSMA Database section, check the checkbox (CheckedBoxIcon.png) next to each item to back up.
    4. If you do not check any items, only the IMSMA database will be backed up. See Table 53 for a description of the type of information that is backed up with each file.
Table 53. Backup File Descriptions
Backup File Description
GIS Database Contains all the GIS data such as map icons and their locations that appear in the map display. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\gis\sandbox\[active map]\map directory folder.
Map Data Contains all the background geographical information (for example, rivers) that appears in the map display. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\server\gis\maps\[active map] folder.
Form Template Contains unpublished field report templates that were created using the Form Designer and saved on the local computer. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\FormTemplates\MyTemplates folder.
Report Template Contains unpublished report templates that were created using the External Reporting Tool (iReport) and saved on the local computer. The file is located in the IMSMA_HOME\iReport\IMSMA Reports folder.
Translations Contains the ITerms_XX.properties, IMessage_XX.properties, and UIString_XX.properties files. The files are located in the IMSMA_HOME\client\resources\com\fgm\imsma\lexicon directory and the IMSMA_HOME\client\resources\com\fgm\util directory.
  1. To reduce the size of the IMSMA database backup file, you can select to back up the database without including certain data attached to field reports such as audio, video, and other large files.
    • If you do not want to back up the attachment data, check the Exclude Field Report Attachment data checkbox (CheckedBoxIcon.png).
    • If you want to back up the attachment data, leave the Exclude Field Report Attachment data checkbox unchecked (UncheckedBoxIcon.png).
  2. Click the Backup button.
    3. A window displays prompting you for the database password.
  3. Enter the database password.
  4. Click the OK button.
    5. A copy of your data is saved to the specified destination directory in a directory named with the current date and time. When the backup completes, a message window displays.
  5. Click the OK button.
    6. The message window closes.
  6. Close the IMSMA Backup / Restore window.

How to Restore IMSMA Data from a Backup

Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile. If you are restoring your IMSMA data due to a system crash, you will first want to reinstall IMSMA and its supporting applications. For more information, see the IMSMA 4.01.02 Installation Guide for details.
Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile. If you are running IMSMA in a networked environment, the following procedures should be performed on the IMSMA server.

To restore IMSMA data from a backup:

  1. Before beginning the restore process, verify that the IMSMA server and all IMSMA clients have been shut down.
  2. Insert the dongle into the computer’s USB port.
  3. If the IMSMA Control Centre icon is not already displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop, double-click the IMSMA Tray Launcher icon on your computer’s desktop.
  4. Right-click the IMSMA Control Centre icon that is displayed in the lower, right corner of your Window’s desktop.
  5. Select the IMSMA Backup and Restore option.
  6. Select the Start Restore option.
    7. The IMSMA Restore window displays.
Figure 186. IMSMA Restore window

Figure 186. IMSMA Restore window

  1. Click the DestDir.png button.
    2. The Open window displays.
  2. From the Open window:
    1. Navigate to the directory from which you would like to restore your IMSMA data.
Represents a tip or note for using IMSMA Mobile. When selecting the directory from which you would like to restore your IMSMA data, be sure to select the directory that is named with the date and time the backup was performed.
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