Creating Backups of Type D, A, T and V

By default, the name of the sub-directory in which the data/archive/In-Out/Video databases will be saved is generated automatically according to the following convention:X_YYYY_MM_DD-h_mm_ss, where X is the data type (D for Data, A for archive, T for In/Out, V for video). The following steps explain how to backup data. The same steps apply also when you backup archives or In/Out data.

  1. Select the item you want to backup:
    • Backup Data
    • Backup Archive
    • Backup In/Out
    • Backup Video Events
    Note: By default, EntraPass backs up all the information originating from the following directory: C:\Program Files\Kantech\Server_CE\Data or Archive or In/Out to C:\ProgramFiles\Kantech\Server_CE\Backup\ X_YYYY_MM_DD-h_mm_ss, where X is the data type. The data type is followed by the year, month and day information as well as the time of the backup.
  2. Select the Backup type:
    • Separate file: The system will back up the databases one by one (standard). This backup type includes the Regdata.ini file containing the following identification data: software used to create the backup, backup type (data, archive, In/Out), operator who requested the backup, date and time of the backup as well as the software version.
  3. From the Drives drop-down list, select the drive on which the backup will be performed. A list of choices is available according to your computer settings. To save as default, leave as is.
  4. You may click the New folder button if you want to specify a new destination folder.
  5. Click OK to launch the backup procedure. The backup process can be viewed on the bottom part of the window.
    Note: You can use the “Backup Scheduler” to schedule or plan automatic backups. To schedule automatic backups see Backup Scheduler. When you backup or restore files, the Server databases are temporarily disabled. You cannot modify the databases when a backup is in process.