Database Backups

The importance of backing up your data cannot be overstated. Readerware may be the fastest way to catalog your library, but you will still invest a lot of time and effort in building your database just the way you want it. You should regularly backup your database.

Fortunately, Readerware makes backups easy too. Its built in backup support creates a single ZIP archive of your database, including all the data and images. To create a backup file, simply select File->Backup Database from the Readerware menu and the backup wizard will guide you through the simple process.

You should then save that file in a safe place. Store it on another computer or hard drive, on a ZIP or other removable drive. If you have a CD burner, put the file on CD. You could also consider putting it on an online server. Many standard ISP accounts also give you online storage, more than enough space to safely store your Readerware database.

If disaster strikes and you need to restore your database, its just as easy. Start Readerware and select File->Restore Database from the Readerware menu. Again, the restore wizard will step you through the simple process of recreating your Readerware database. Once the restore completes, you can open your restored database by  selecting File->Open Database from the Readerware menu.

Don't put it off, backup now!
 
 

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