Backup management

HAWS will automatically check if a backup of its internal database has been created for the current date every time you start or exit HAWS. If a backup was not created, one will be created automatically. The HAWS server installer includes a warning text reminding the user to backup HAWS databases before running the installer.

Backup files will be stored in the backup location on the HAWS server. One day’s backup per file is saved and, by default, seven consecutive days are saved in the backup directory. Each day, the oldest will be removed as a newer one is created. Both the backup location and the number of days backups will be retained can be changed in the Options window.

Figure: The Backup window



Important: The HAWS backup location is typically on the same computer where HAWS is installed. This means that if something happens to the computer, the backup files will be lost. It is important to regularly copy automatic backups to a safe location, such as a CD-RW.

Users with system administrator privileges can manually create a backup file. To manually create a backup file:

  1. Click Tools > Backup from the HAWS menu bar.
  2. Click the Backup button.