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=Overview=
The purpose of this document is to show you, the user, how to backup your CMS files online. 

This is done by editing the '''Backup Schedule''' in the '''System Configuration'''.

=Prerequisites=
To configure your database to '''backup online''' you will require the following:
* Call Tailwind Management Systems at 1-866-441-0441, and ask to be set up with a '''monthly or annual backup subscription'''. We will send you a document which you can fill out and fax back to us with your credit card information. Tailwind will then send you a Critical Node username and encryption key for use by the online backup.
* '''A working installation of the Tailwind CMS Client'''
**''For further details, see the article for [[Tailwind CMS 5.0 Client Installation| Installing the Tailwind CMS 5.0 Client]]''
* '''You must have the rights to view System Configuration'''
**''If you do not have those rights, contact your system administrator or [[:Category:Support| Tailwind Technical Support]]''

=Procedure=

==Open System Configuration==
* Log into CMS, then click '''View&rarr;System Configuration'''.

* Under the heading '''Tailwind Agent''' click the subheading '''Backup Schedule''' and the ''Backup Schedule Form'' will appear. <br><br> [[Image: server_backup3.png|Server Backup]]

==Setup Database to Backup Online==
* Click the '''Destination''' drop down box and select '''Online'''.

* Enter your '''Username''' and '''Encryption Key''' provided to you by Tailwind.

* Don't forget to '''Save''' your configuration changes.

* Ensure that the Tailwind Agent is running on the server computer. Look for a white icon with two circular arrows in the bottom right corner of your server's screen. If you don't see this icon, follow the steps in [[HOWTO: Install the Tailwind Agent]].

* Ensure that your server machine will be turned on and LOGGED IN at the time that the backup is scheduled. For security purposes, you may lock the computer, but do not log out or the backup will not run. 

==Customize your Backup Settings==

===Destination===
* How the backup file will be saved in this case '''Online'''.

===Days to Keep===
* Are the number of number of days the backup files will be back logged. 
** For example: If we have our database set to backup 7 days a week starting on Monday. CMS will keep record of the database backup from Monday through Friday. Then on Saturday our backup will overwrite the Monday backup. Thus we always have 5 versions of the database backed up each on a separate day.

===Directory===
* Where the backup file will be saved.
:{{Note Low|Beside the Directory field there is a check box labeled '''Default'''. If this field is checked CMS will back up your database to a default destination. In most cases this will be in the SQL server files. }} 
:* For Example: ''C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\MSSQL.1\MSSQL\Data\Backup''

===Next Run Date===
* The date and time that backup schedule will begin. This means no backups will be performed before this date and time.

===End Run Date===
* The date that backup schedule will no longer run. This means no backups will be performed after this date.

===Repeat Every===
* Will indicate when the backup will be repeated.
** For Example: As pictured above the backup will be repeated once every day at 23:00 beginning 09/27/07.

===Allow Weekdays===
* Are the days that the backup will be allowed to happen.

=Related Articles=
*[[Backups]]<br>
*[[HOWTO: Backup your 5.0 CMS Database Locally]]
*[[HOWTO: Backup your 5.0 CMS Database Manually]]