Database utility

The database utility program verifies the integrity of the database tables that are used to store events, alarms, network alarms, and graphics. The system scans all the system database tables and corrects errors (when they are found). Usually, the system verifies the database integrity automatically at start-up (a system message is displayed). If an operator decides not to perform a database check at startup, they can trigger the operation later, using the database utility program. It may also be necessary to launch the database utility program when for instance the system experiences problems frequently. This operation should be executed when the system is not used since the system database is not available during operations on the databases. Some verifications such as re-indexing the archive files, updating database fields, verifying archive files, or swapping database languages require that the EntraPass applications be shutdown. Once all the EntraPass applications that are running on the EntraPass Server computer are closed, you can start the database utility. When an operation that requires the application to be shutdown is launched, the operator is warned that the database access will be suspended during the operation.