Backing up the database to another drive/disk

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bruce73
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Backing up the database to another drive/disk

Post by bruce73 »

Just had a hard disk failure, didn't have the NewsPro database backed up anywhere, so had to completely start over. :mad:

What's the most efficient way to backup the database? If I copied all of the .dat files would that be sufficient, or should I simply copy the entire Data folder?
alex
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Post by alex »

search forum, i remember the question was asked several times.

most important to save reg.dat (most settings), fld.dat (folders)

if you use filters save the filters, wch.dat (watch), flt.dat (kill filters)

pst.dat - post associations and identities

pub.dat public server search.

headers and info about deleted/read, but the files are big - hdr.dat, del.dat (not necessary to save them if it is only for such emergency as hard drive failure).
bruce73
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Post by bruce73 »

Really, the only thing that was tedious was to set up all the servers and newsgroups again. So I guess saving the reg.dat, fld.dat, pst.dat, flt.dat would be good enough.

Thanks, Alex.
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