asked on Options to automatically create backup of Access database
Dear experts,
What options are there in Access to automatically create a backup of the complete database at opening of the database or daily at a specific time? Preferably when the Access db is opened that a window asks the user if the user wants to create a backup of the database?
What options are there in Access to automatically create a backup of the complete database at opening of the database or daily at a specific time? Preferably when the Access db is opened that a window asks the user if the user wants to create a backup of the database?
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Gilberto Sanches
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The database is the front end & back end. That is why I want to implement a automatic backup solution.
Filecopy, hmmm, I'll check that out
Filecopy, hmmm, I'll check that out
You really should split your database.
As for FileCopy, see https://www.devhut.net/201
As for FileCopy, see https://www.devhut.net/201
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James Murphy
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Thanks Daniel for recommending the "Split Database" & the VBA file copy codes. I appreciate it
Copying a database that is currently open by some other user can lead to corruption. Backups should happen when all users are out of the application.
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Good to know PatHartman.
As recommended, I created a split DB. I'll then schedule the backup after workhours. Thanks for the software John, I'll use it.
As recommended, I created a split DB. I'll then schedule the backup after workhours. Thanks for the software John, I'll use it.
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You don't want to perform a backup while there exist a lock file.