Manual Backup

For taking database backup manually follow the below listed steps:

  1. Go to Settings > System > Backup Restore

  2. Click Backup Now to initiate HyWorks Controller database backup.

  3. HyWorks Controller will immediately create a backup file and status of the backup operation will be displayed.

  4. The backup file is saved locally on HyWorks controller with appropriate time stamp in zipped format. The detailed information of backup file can be found in controller logs.

    a. Database configured with SQL Server Authentication:

    Location of Database Backup: C:\Windows\TEMP\DB\BACKUP\

    b. Database configured with Windows Authentication: Location of Database Backup:

    C:\Windows\TEMP\DB\BACKUP\

  5. Backed up database file can be used later to restore the HyWorks Configuration, "HyWorks Controller Restore using Backup" for detailed instructions.