Configuring ATO to create an automatic backup
Aloha Takeout enables you to schedule an automatic backup of your database without the need for additional batch files. In addition to defining the place to store your backup and the time for the backup to occur, you can set the number of days for which you want the system to keep a backup data file.
Note: For the automatic backup feature to work, the Windows user configured to start the Aloha Takeout backup service must have access to the Aloha Takeout SQL database.
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With Takeout selected in the product panel, select Maintenance > Takeout Configuration > Takeout Settings > Options tab.
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Under the 'Auto database backup' group bar, select Enable auto database backup.
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Enter a time for the scheduled backup to occur.
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Enter the number of days you want the system to retain backups.
Note: A purge utility deletes any backup files older than the number of days you specify. The system uses the full name to determine the age of the backup.
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Click the ellipsis (...) button to navigate to and select your backup path.
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Click Save.