Database Walkthrough
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Introduction
This page explains the Database features of WebSBA. It is
intended for advanced users and assumes the reader is familiar with the
basic features of WebSBA.
About Your Data
WebSBA uses Microsoft Access databases to store user data. Each database
is a self-contained file which can be downloaded, uploaded, archived, and opened
easily. This concept gives you, the user, greater control over your data.
Backing Up Your Database
WebSBA allows you to keep two databases on the server. One is your active
database and one is your backup database. When you backup your database, you are
copying your active database to your backup. Your previous backup will be
overwritten.
Restoring Your Backup Database
Should something go wrong with your active database, you can restore your backup
database. This will revert your active database back to its state when you last
made a backup. You will lose any data that was added after your last backup.
Downloading Your Database
Normally, your databases are kept secure on the WebSBA server and no one,
including you, can download them. However, in order to let you download your
active database, WebSBA provides a 3-step process. First you expose your
database, then download it, and finally secure it again. You
must always remember to secure your database after downloading because until you
do, it is publicly available to anyone who can guess its location.
Uploading Your Database
Should you need to
restore a database you downloaded previously, WebSBA provides an upload
function. The file you upload will replace your backup on the server--not your
active database. In order to use an uploaded database, you will need to restore
it.
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