App Store Connect is quick to install, but at some point you may wish to consider a back up policy. Particularly if you've configured multiple data sources and/or are using the built-in Edge Historian to store application data (e.g. Alarm Analysis or Controller Consultant reports).

Depending on your circumstances, the following options are available:

If App Store Connect is installed on a Virtual Machine, snapshot is a reliable way to back-up an entire server. Refer to VM documentation for information on how to create, schedule and restore snapshots.

If snapshot is not an option, configuration and data files can be manually backed up and restored. Instructions are provided below.

Details to follow

2.1. Take a database Snapshot

Execute the BackupUtility batch file “Snapshot.bat” to run.

• BackupUtility: c:\Program Files\Intelligent Plant\Big Data\BackupUtility\Snapshot.bat

This creates a database restore point protecting against data corruption or accidental loss.

The console window automatically closes after 10 seconds.

If BackupUtility is not present, upgrade to the latest App Store Connection

• Download App Store Connect: [https://appstore.intelligentplant.com/Home/DataSources]

2.2 Manage Snapshots (optional)

For advanced Snapshot management (create/delete/list/restore) open the BackupUtility manager: double click “BackupUtility.exe”.

2.3 Archive back-up files

To protect against hardware failure, the contents of the back-up folder should be copied to an alternative location.

• BackUp Folder: C:\Program Files\Intelligent Plant\Big Data\es\backup