Issue
How to backup and restore Vista databases
Product Line
TAC Vista
Environment
Vista Server
Cause
There are three different ways to backup/restore a Vista database. Each method has its own unique procedures.
Resolution
Vista database backup methods:
- Copy the database folder, you can compress the database into a ZIP or RAR file (ZIP preferred method of Product Support)
- Use the built in database backup feature (this is commonly used for scheduling an automatic database backup)
- Use the built in export feature (this is commonly used for partial database backup)
Vista database restore methods (referring to backup methods accordingly):
- Restore from a copy of the database folder:
- Change the database path in Vista Server setup to the copy of the database folder.
- Restore from the .fvb file
- Use Vista restore database feature
- Restore from the exported filed
- Use Vista import feature
