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Server Backup Procedure
Top : iMedConsent All Editions : Installation and Setup : Server Deployment

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Problem
The iMedConsent Server should be included in every facility's backup, restore, and disaster recovery process. Depending on the facility's current backup process, a system may already be in place but guidelines are needed for proper setup.

Solution
Last Updated: 04/11/05

SQL and File backups are covered in the "File System Layout" document in your Manual under the section "Backup Software and Backup Agents".

The document lists out specific folders and files that are critical for backup and restore. It also lists files that are normally used during operation and should not be attempted for backup due to file locks.


Microsoft online resources for backup procedures


Windows Backup (File):

Common Administrative Tasks > Backing up and restoring data
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHelp/ffac9594-d04c-4eed-9265-b140b44a8d58.mspx

Disks and Data > Backing Up and Recovering Data
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windowsserver2003/library/ServerHelp/7803d7f2-390c-42fe-9171-c825c4b11668.mspx


SQL Server Backup:

This paper discusses the types of backups that are available in SQL Server 2000 and how backup functionality can be used in a disaster recovery plan. It includes general recommendations on how to improve backup and restore throughput and several case scenarios.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2000/maintain/sqlbackuprest.mspx

(Advanced)
The Microsoft SQL Server 2000 High Availability Series helps you plan and deploy a highly available data center that uses Microsoft SQL Server 2000 through proper procedures that increase availability, backups help recover from catastrophic disasters, redundant components prevent downtime, and redundant servers minimize downtime.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/2000/deploy/sqlhalp.mspx

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