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OfficeScan Database Backup

The OfficeScan server database contains all OfficeScan settings, including scan settings and privileges. If the server database becomes corrupted, you can restore it if you have a backup. Back up the database manually at any time or configure a backup schedule.

When backing up the database, OfficeScan automatically helps defragment the database and repairs any possible corruption to the index file.

Check the system event logs to determine the backup status. For more information, see System Event Logs.

  1. Type the location where you want to save the database. If the folder does not exist yet, select Create folder if not already present. Include the drive and full directory path, such as C:\OfficeScan\DatabaseBackup. By default, OfficeScan saves the backup in the following directory: <Server installation folder>\DBBackup

  2. OfficeScan creates a subfolder under the backup path. The folder name indicates the time of the backup and is in the following format: YYYYMMDD_HHMMSS. OfficeScan preserves the 7 most recent backup folders, automatically deleting older folder(s).

  3. If the backup path is on a remote computer (using a UNC path), type an appropriate account name and the corresponding password. Ensure that the account has write privileges on the computer.

  4. To configure a backup schedule:

    1. Select Enable scheduled database backup.

    2. Specify the backup frequency and time.

    3. To back up the database and save the changes you made, click Back Up Now. To save only without backing up the database, click Save.

  1. Stop the OfficeScan Master Service.

  2. Overwrite the database files in <Server installation folder>\PCCSRV\HTTPDB with the backup files.

  3. Restart the OfficeScan Master Service.