Backup Database

Diagnosys strongly recommends backing up your database on a regular basis and before a software update. To prevent data loss, save your database in two separate locations on the local drive as well as to an external hard drive.

Back up your database

1. Open the software and click on Database Center

2. Click on Backup. Your database will be saved to the location specified in your local settings.

Configure backup settings

To ensure that your patient data is secure, we have two types of backup settings. We recommend configuring both auto-backup and periodic database backup. In both cases, first navigate to Configure System.

Auto-backup 

This backup method is designed to prevent data loss in the event of a hard drive failure. You must have an external USB drive plugged into the computer – it’s best to keep this USB drive plugged in at all times. Autobackup will back up your database file, calibration files, local configuration settings, and print layouts. The database file will override itself each time you close the software. 

1. Once in Configure System, double click to open the PROGRAM and Global folders. 

2. Set the Autobackup Database location as the external USB drive.

3. Make sure that the Autobackup is enabled.

Periodic Database Backup 

This method is intended to prevent data loss in the event of file corruption. Database backup will back up your entire database to an external drive or network location. This backup is set on a periodic basis i.e. monthly, weekly, or manual. At the chosen time interval, a prompt box will appear. The user must then press “Backup” to save the file. 

1. In Configure System, navigate to PROGRAM, then Database.

2. Set the Backup Destination and Frequency.

3. A prompt box will appear on the Next Backup Date, click “Backup” at that time.

4. Close and save all changes.