INSTALL GFI BACKUP SCHEDULER SERVICE SOFTWARE

On the machine where GFI EventsManager is installed, open command prompt and change the directory to the EventsManager installation folder.

esmbkp file is created in the location specified.įollow these steps to export configuration settings using the command prompt:

Select the configuration options you would like to export and click Next.

Select the location where the file will be saved and click Next.

Select the Export the desired configurations to file option and click Next.

Go to File > Import and export configurations….

custom reports.įollow these steps to back up configuration settings using the wizard: Option 1: Using the Import and Export Configurations Wizardīefore we discuss the process to back up configuration settings, please note that only the following configurations can be exported using the Import and Export Configuration Wizard. The Wizard does not back up Reporting settings, e.g. Please review the steps for each option as indicated below: Using the wizard, the command prompt or doing it manually. There are three options to back up configuration settings. See the below sections to understand the process options for backing up configuration settings and the database:

If you are unsure about securely performing the steps mentioned in this article, always make a backup before making any changes or reach out to support for more help.

INSTALL GFI BACKUP SCHEDULER SERVICE SOFTWARE

Not stopping the services during a backup by third-party backup software may cause GFI EventsManager to malfunction.If using backup software to back up data, it is required to stop the GFI EventsManager and GFI EventsManager Monitor services before the backup starts and to start the services again once the backup is complete.In case of data loss, GFI will not be able to recover your configuration if a backup is not available. GFI recommends keeping a backup of the product configuration data.

This article shares the processes for backing up the configuration settings and database in GFI EventsManager.

Install gfi backup scheduler service