Internal Database Backup

The internal database used by GridServer is automatically backed up at a regular interval. A copy of Internal.properties and Internal.script is made and stored in DS_DATA/db/backup. If a Secondary Director is installed, the internal database is replicated to the Secondary Director at the same time, and when the Secondary Director logs in.

Internal database backup is configured at Admin > System Admin > Manager Configuration > Database, under the Admin Database Configuration heading. The Backup Cron property dictates when backups are made, using the cron format described above. By default, it is set to back up the database at 3:00 AM daily. The Backup property is set to enable or disable backup. It is set to enabled by default.

Note	Database backups can be very resource-intensive. Scheduling them during off-peak hours is recommended.