Setup Backup Control - Windows 7 - Frequently Asked Questions

The Scomis backup control program helps to manage the scheduled backup of SQL attached databases.

Ensure that a Windows user account called Backup exists on the workstation and is a member of the Back Operators and Administrators security group.

Installing Backup Control

Download and install the Scomis Backup Control program from “http://upgrades.scomis.org/”
Enter the schools Full DCSF number and school name when prompted.
Start Backup Control
Add a new Backup, choosing the SIMS .net option
Select the SIMS SQL Instance and Database, then click Next
Enter a Description for the backup, then click Save.
Repeat adding new backup tasks for FMS, FCRFMS and scomis_apps databases
Setting the Scheduled Task
Click Start,
Type “Scheduled Tasks” and press Enter
Create a new Basic Task
Give the task a name of “Scomis Backup Control”, then click Next
Set a Daily Trigger, then click Next
Set the time for the Daily backup trigger, then click next,
For the Action, choose “Start a Program”, then click Next,
Configure the task to start to “C:\Program Files\Scomis\Backup Control\ExecuteBackups.bat”, then click Next,
Put a tick in the “Open the Properties dialog for this task when I click Finish”, then click Finish.
Under the Security Options Change the User/Group to the Windows Backup User, entering the appropriate password as needed.

Reviewed on 17/02/2015

Setup Backup Control – Windows 7