Back up system configuration with scheduled backup

1. From Windows' Start menu, launch Microsoft^® SQL Server Management Studio.
2. When connecting, specify the name of the required SQL Server. Use the account under which you created the database.
   1. Find the Surveillance database that contains your entire system configuration, including event server, recording servers, cameras, inputs, outputs, users, rules, patrolling profiles, and more.

      We assume that the database uses the default name.

   2. Make a backup of the Surveillance database and make sure to:
   • Verify that the selected database is Surveillance.
   • Verify that the backup type is full.
   • Set the schedule for the recurrent backup. You can read more about scheduled and automated backups on the Microsoft website.
   • Verify that the suggested path is satisfactory or select alternative path.
   • Select to verify backup when finished and to perform checksum before writing to media.
3. Follow the instructions in the tool to the end.

Also consider backing up the SurveillanceLog database by using the same method.

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