Performing Backup and Restore

Introduction

To perform a backup or restore from the FlowVision GUI, navigate to: System > Backup/Upgrade

The Backups page displays a list of available system backup files with the following details:

• Backup Filename

• Date of Backup Creation

• Backup Status

• Option to Delete Specific Backup Files

Additionally, this page provides options to: Upgrade the system using a .jar file. Upgrade the database using a local .sql file.

The following image illustrates the Backups page:

Creating a New Backup

To create a new backup, click the Create Backup drop-down menu and select Create Backup. This action creates a new backup file, displaying its status in the backup table.

You can also have the option to selectively backup the database or the FlowVision system. To perform this selective backup,

1. Click Create Backup > Create Backup. The New Backup window displays.

2. This will take the backup of the DB and Flowvision.

Advanced Backup

1. Click Create Backup > Create Backup (Advanced).

2. Select the backup you want to create. The available options are - Backup DB and Backup FlowVision. This is a multi-select option where you can choose either or both.

3. Click Backup to create the selected backup.

Restoring from a Backup

After completing a backup, you can find the list of backups in a table format below

Click on the Restore Icon to restore that particular backup (.sql / .jar ).

The New Backup window displays, used need to select Restore DB or Restore FlowVision or select both if both are available, then Click on the Restore button.

After Restore is completed, there will be a pop-up -

The user needs to refresh the browser after 1 minute interval.

Note: The user also can download the backup files ( .sql / .jar ) by clicking the Download Icon, it will save the file to the local system.

Upgrading FlowVision

You can upgrade the FlowVision system if required. To upgrade,

There are 2 types of upgrade provided

1. Upgrade Flowvision

2. Upgrade DB (using a local file)

Upgrade Flowvision

1. Click Upgrade System on the top right corner of the Backups page. The Upgrade System window displays.

2. Select the Upgrade FlowVision checkbox and select .jar file from the local system

3. Click Upgrade to upgrade the system.

After the Upgrade, there will be a popup that -

The user needs to refresh the browser after 1 minute interval.

Upgrade DB

1. Click Upgrade System on the top right corner of the Backups page. The Upgrade System window displays.

2. Select the Upgrade DB checkbox and select .sql file from the local system

3. Click Upgrade to upgrade the system.

After the Upgrade, there will be a popup that -

Deleting a Backup

To delete a specific backup file, click the icon against the corresponding backup file in the Backups table. Confirm the delete action in the Confirm Delete prompt.

Please use a valid flowvision.jar or fv-db.sql file during the upgrade.