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Tech AdviceWhat we’ll be covering

1 Backups

Common Troubleshooting

SQL Server Options

Updates and Migrations

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Backing Up FOUNDATIONHow to backup your data and why you need to do this.

Scheduled BackupsBackups for most users will be done through Server Console

1 Select database

2 Destination Location

3 Frequency

4 Retention

Scheduled BackupsAdvanced types of backups

1 SQL Server Agent – Scheduled backup jobs

2 3rd Party Software – Redgate, Acronis, Symantec, etc.

3 Cloud-Based – Azure, Carbonite, Iron Mountain, etc.

Manual BackupsCreate a backup of FOUNDATION on the fly with the Server Console

• Why perform manual backups?

• Selecting data source and destination

• Compression/password

Scheduled BackupsBackups for most users will be done through Server Console

1 Select source and destination

2 Creating/choosing Restore As Name

3 Replace and update

Types of Backups

• NAS

• NAS – Redundant/fault tolerant

• Hot-swappable drives in most RAID arrays

• Capacities in the multi-TBs

• External Hard Drives

• Ext. HD – Not fault tolerant

• Single Drives in 3.5in or 2.5in sizes

• Disk capacity ranges from 500GB to 5TB

• Recommend 2 or more drives for rotation

Types of Backups

• Flash Drives

• Not fault tolerant

• Very inexpensive

• Easy to store and rotate

• Cloud Services

• Cost

• Accessibility

• Security

Common TroubleshootingSome tips and tricks for getting through some common issues.

Database UtilitiesSome advanced utilities to help with FOUNDATION

• Data and Backup Locations

• Check DB

• Repair DB

• Fix ID Fields

• Log Files

• Duplicating Databases

SQL Server OptionsThe backbone of FOUNDATION. What is it and what do you need to know.

Microsoft SQL ServerWhat do you need and what do you need to prepare for

1 Know what version of SQL Server you have and what is supported

2 Find out what Edition of SQL Server best fits your needs and how to plan

3 Update your SQL Server

Updates and MigrationsHow to update FOUNDATION or migrate your software to a new server

1 What all is in an update?

2 Minimize downtime

3 Common pitfalls

Thanks for Attending

www.foundationsoft.com mjs@foundationsoft.com

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