Backing up the database

The AutoBackup feature of PetLinx makes backups of your database while you work.  You can also do ad-hoc backups using the PetLinx Database Manager program as follows:

1. Make sure everyone has quit out of PetLinx first. Then in Windows, open the Database Manager program by choosing the Start / PetLinx / Database Manager menu option, or by double-clicking the PetLinx Database Manager shortcut on your desktop. The program will open and the default option is set to Backup.
2. Choose a location to backup the database to, by clicking Choose Backup Location… and selecting the disk and folder you wish to put the backup file in.
3. Click Begin Backup to start the backup.
4. A message will be displayed when the backup has completed. You can then exit the Database Manager, and go back into PetLinx.

Note: If using the Desktop Network edition, you will only be able to backup your database when running the Database Manager program on the computer or server that is hosting the database.