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# Menu - Administration - Database backup settings

It is very important to back up the system database periodically to avoid data loss. The best approach is to use automatic database backup and locate the backup on a secure network drive. If the network drive is used then please check if the Boomerang system has access to the drive. If the network drive cannot be used then it is recommended to do the backup on a separate hard disk drive, not on the drive where the original database is stored.

To access backup settings, select “Administration” – “Database backup settings…”


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