What is a Backup?
Simply speaking, a database backup is a representative copy of data. When the original data is lost, you can use the backup to reconstruct lost information. This copy includes important parts of your database, such as the control file, archive logs and datafiles-structures. In the event of a media failure, your database backup is the key to successfully recover your data.
Why are Backups Important?
Things break. When a new database is created or a new application goes online, everything is fresh and new—and running as designed. But the environment changes over time. New hardware and software is added, along with more users, more data, more requirements—more, more, more. Systems wear down as they are taxed on a daily basis to deliver service.
You must be prepared for situations where a failure impacts the availability, integrity, or usability of a database. Reacting to failures and service disruptions is a key component of your daily job. Your ability to react accordingly depends directly on his having a well-planned approach to database backup and recovery.
When to Create Backups?
You should back-up your database at least once daily before end of day.
How to Create a Backup?
1. Log-in to the Application
2. On the Main Menu, Select Application Reporting Modules > Data Synchronization
3. Choose Backup Database icon
4. A pop up window will appear, then click on the image to Start the Backup Procedure
5. Once backup is successfully completed, you will see the files created on the right side of the pop up window