Backing up the Database

 

To Backup the Database

1. Click Backup Data  from the Button Bar or from the Upper Menu and click File | Backup Data.

2. The Optimum Control Database Backup window will open.

3. Click Browse to change the backup location or use the default location c:\tracrite\backup.

    We recommend that you backup to an external location.
   E.G. Flash Drive, Network Folder, External Hard drive etc. in the event that the computer crashes.

4. If your database is located somewhere other than the C: drive, click on the Select Database button and locate the file ocdata.db

5. Click Backup.

 Only one backup per day is allowed. If you would like to make more than one backup per day, you need to change the Backup Filename.
E.G. C:\TracRite\backup\ocdata_2009_08_06.zip to C:\TracRite\backup\ocdata_2009_08_06_2.zip

 

Deleting Old Backup Files

Optimum Control creates and saves a new file every time you backup, rather than simply overwriting your last backup. To free up disk space, you can delete old backup files.

1. Using My Computer, locate the Tracrite folder.

2. By Default Optimum Control installs in C:\Tracrite.

3. Go to the Backup Folder E.G. C:\Tracrite\Backup.

4. Delete the desired OLD FILES ONLY. The files can be identified as ocdata_year_month_day.zip.

 Remember to backup at the end of each day. This is easy to remember as the program reminds you to backup at the end of each session. 

Keep your backup data properly labeled and in a safe place. If you are using Flash Drive or External HD’s, try to keep them at a off-site location in case of fire.