Scheduling database backups for the Medeco XT plugin - Medeco XT 3.0

Medeco XT Intelligent Key Plugin Guide 3.0
Applies to
Medeco XT 3.0
Last updated
2021-06-11
Content type
Guides > Plugin and extension guides
Language
English
Product
Medeco XT
Version
3.0

It is important to protect your data by scheduling regular database backups.

Before you begin

  • Ensure you have the following privileges:
    • View role properties
    • Modify role properties
    • Administration > Plugins

What you should know

  • The Directory database stores the plugin configuration, the related entities, and the blacklist.
  • The plugin role database stores the events and related entity configuration.
  • Event grooming and cleanup is unavailable in this version of the plugin.
  • It is a best practice to schedule all database maintenance during non-peak hours.

Procedure

  1. From Server Admin, back up the Directory database.
  2. From the Config Tool home page, open the Plugins task.
  3. Select the Medeco XT plugin role from the entity browser and click the Resources tab.
  4. Click Backup/Restore (), choose the location for backup files, enable automatic backups at least once per week, and then click OK.

    For more information, see Backing up databases.

  5. Click Apply.

After you finish