Processing a backup

How to process a backup in Sage 50cloud Pastel.

A backup of your company data ensures you have a restore point in the event the worst happens.

We advise that you use an external backup source. You can use external drives or flash drives. You can also use a third-party backup solution like Iron Tree, one drive or drop box.

 

Your backup will be date stamped. This is to ensure you don't overwrite a previous backup and to make it easier to find the right back when restoring your data.

 NOTE: If working in a multi-user environment, ensure you process the backup on the server.

Process a backup

1. Ask all other users to log out of the company.
2. Click File then Backup.
3. There are two verify methods:
   • No Checking -This option backs up without verifying the integrity of the data
   • Ensure Files Readable - This option verifies that your data is readable before performing the backup
4. Images - Select this option if you have images you want to back up.
5. Browse to the location you want to save your backup.
   Create a new folder when processing year end backup. 
6. Click Process.
    NOTE: If you select to back up to your local drive, you’ll receive a message advising you of this. Click Yes to continue. 
7. Once the backup process completes, click Yes to check backup.
8. Once complete click Close.

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