Overview
This article provides information for creating backups of GFI Archiver Archive Store(s). It is highly recommended to create backups of GFI Archiver Archive Stores regularly in order to avoid loss of information.
Information
There are two ways to create backups for Archive Stores which are listed as follows:
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Online Backup
Online backup is created using a backup application which creates a backup of Archive Stores without the need to stop the GFI Archiver services. For more information refer to Online Backup Products Compatible with GFI Archiver.
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Offline Backup
Offline backup can be created in environments where the online backup is not possible. The GFI Archiver services must be temporarily stopped while creating a backup of Archive Stores.
Follow Creating Backup of an Archive Store Based on Microsoft SQL Server or Creating Backup of an Archive Store Based on Firebird Database for a detailed process guide.