PATIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
To perform the test restore leave the media that you just used for the backup in the drive, click the Restore
tab, # 8. Click Test Only and click Start Restore.
You are asked if you wish to restore using the file BD111118.zip or BM1191118.zip.
The file name is created as follows: BD stands for Backup Daily, BM stands for Backup Monthly. 111118
stands for year 2011, month 11, day 18. Make sure this is the correct date when doing a test restore.
The test restore does a file comparison to make sure the data is good and that it will restore if required.
When the test restore is complete a pop-up window will appear entitled Finished.
Click Yes to erase the test data.
Restore
There are times when you have to restore a backup. This could be due to a power failure, power surge, the
computer may have been turned off incorrectly or the computer froze.
Double click the PMP Daily Backup icon on the desktop. Click the Restore tab, click on the backup that you
wish to restore from the list on the left.
Choosing to restore a backup from the # 8 Other option will require you to locate the backup. Choose the
directory where your backup was stored by double clicking on it. Locate and double click the backup that you
want to restore.
Click Live Database, Start Restore. You will be asked to confirm the date of the backup. Click OK.
Automate your PMP Backups
PMP backups can be automated to reduce the risk of inconsistent backup procedures.
The recommended media for this task is a USB stick. Have a least two sticks. These drives should be
interchanged on a daily basis. If you consider a case of theft or fire:
the USB or flash drive would be left in the computer that was
removed or destroyed. Daily changing of the drive will reduce the
risk of lost data.
Open the PMP Backup. Select the location for where your backups
will be stored. Click Start Daily Backup. When the backup is
finished close the backup screen.
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