Have a backup plan

After you've gotten your system configured and running, it is highly recommended that you implement a data backup plan to save all of the Events2HVAC data and configuration files in case of data loss. Should data loss occur without a backup in place, significant downtime in facility scheduling while you rebuild all of your files and equipment configurations.

 

1.  Make sure the Events2HVAC server is regularly backed up and saved in a location that is on a different hardware platform dn/or removable media, ideally stored off-site in a safe location.

2.  Ensure that the Events2HVAC SQL database is regularly backed up and saved in a different location on a different PC. Contact your IT Department for help implementing this procedure.

3.  Export your equipment configurations to an XML file and store in a different location. This file can be imported to quickly rebuild your equipment definitions to their previous state without having to restore a SQL database file.

4.  Print out a report showing your equipment definitions after you have completed configuration and setup of your equipment. If you do have to rebuild from scratch, this will prove invaluable.