make a backup of the filemaker pro database

On the server computer, open the FileMaker Server Admin Console. Make sure that the folder(s) containing the live FrameReady database files are excluded from the third-party backup software.

Insteaad, first use FileMaker Server to make a backup copy of your database, then run your third-party backup software on the copy. Backup software can damage open, hosted databases. Important: Do not use third-party backup software on hosted FileMaker Pro databases. Use the built-in backup feature in the FileMaker Server Admin Console to backup the FrameReady folder.ĭo not allow other backup software to backup the live FrameReady folder. Then you must also exclude the FrameReady folder from its scanning activity. Failing to do so will likely result in damaged database files, lost or conflicting data. If you are using Anti-Virus software on your computer. Failing to do so will likely result in damaged database files, lost or conflicting data.

Then you must exclude the FrameReady folder from all backups it makes. If you are using Time Machine on your Mac.

Then you must also exclude the FrameReady folder from all backups it makes. If you must use a third-party backup solution. These steps are very important to keep your FrameReady in good, working order. Single Computer setups use the manual 'Backup Now' feature in FrameReady.įileMaker Server setups use the scheduled backup tools in the FileMaker Server admin console. There are two types of FrameReady setups: Single Computer users and FileMaker Server users. See also: Backing Up with 360 Works SafetyNetįrameReady includes backup capabilities we recommend you use them exclusively. See also: Set up External Backups for FileMaker Server

Make a backup of the filemaker pro database