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Data backup strategies

Backing up resource folder via a compression program:

The resource folder can be backed up using a compression program, for example, 7-ZIP (see Backing up the resource folder). By assigning the proper names to the zipped files, the backed-up files can be allocated easily.

Benefit: Compression can be automated, and does not require any further intervention on the user’s part.

Drawback: All resources are always compressed, which creates redundant data collections.

Differential backup of the resource folder:

Initially, all resources are backed up onto an external storage medium. Then, all changes since that backup are stored.

Benefit: Can be automated, and does not require any further intervention on the user’s part. To restore the files, only the full backup and the most recent differential backup will be required.

Drawback: Higher memory usage than with incremental backups

Incremental backup of the resource folder:

Initially, all resources are backed up onto an external storage medium. Then, only the changes since the last backup are stored. Each time, a new folder is created so as to have a transparent chronology.

Benefit: Can be automated, and does not require any further intervention on the user’s part. Low memory usage; if necessary, the data can be compressed on a backup medium. No redundant data.

Drawback: More effort in restoring files than with differential backups.

Exporting user preferences:

User preferences are exported to an .epf file via the export function of the user interface. The process can be automated by means of a script. If named accordingly, the .epf file can be identified easily.

Exporting the information model:

The information model is exported to an .eox file via the export function of the user interface. The process can be automated by means of a script. If named accordingly, the .eox file can be identified easily.