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ExpandIT Backup Utility

Are you sure that you have a consistent Navision backup? Just one missing record can prevent a successful restore of the entire Navision database. That's why Navision's own backup feature checks the consistency of the database.

ExpandIT Backup Utility enables unmanned and scheduled use of the standard backup feature in Navision. ExpandIT Backup Utility uses Navision's own backup feature to ensure that the consistency of every backup is controlled before storage. ExpandIT Backup Utility is a unique tool that ensures consistent and reliable backup of your Navision systems. It enables unmanned and scheduled use of the standard Navision backup feature.

Consistent Microsoft Dynamics NAV Backups

We frequently get asked why someone should use the ExpandIT Backup Utility instead of other automated methods of backing up their Microsoft Dynamics NAV database.

The whitepaper below addresses the advantages and disadvantages of these various backup methods:

Consistent NAV Backups

ExpandIT Backup Utility Standard

ExpandIT Backup Utility is tailored to automate and schedule your backup processes so you will be able to run the backup at the most suitable hours. After executing a backup ExpandIT Backup Utility is able to send a status report to the system administrator via email or SMS.

The utility provides backup functionality without jeopardizing the security because the Navision password is scrambled. Installation and deployment of the program is uncomplicated. Consequently, the requirement for consultancy is very limited which keeps the cost of ownership at a minimum.

You can download the latest version of ExpandIT Backup Utility from this website, www.expandit.us. A demonstration license is included so you can test the utility. The online help explains the different ways to set up ExpandIT Backup Utility and you can have a scheduled Navision backup set up in less than an hour.

ExpandIT Backup Utility Standard allows you to:

Schedule a full or partial backup

Support of both native and MS SQL database

Email notification

Troubleshooting in debug mode

Navision log in (encrypted)

Automated version control using date & time

EXPANDIT BACKUP UTILITY PROFESSIONAL

ExpandIT Backup Utility Professional extends the functionality offered in the standard edition in multiple areas. It improves storages utilization, system management, individualization of backup jobs and is able to start other programs or tasks after each backup execution. Data amount in Navision systems typically accumulate over time. Consequently requirements to disk and backup tape space increases continuously. ExpandIT Backup Utility can compress your backup files with up to 80 percent, which ensures much more efficient storage utilization. ExpandIT Backup Utility has the following additional features:

Automated version control using date, time, weekday, name of weekday, short name of weekday, year, month, day and counter

Change logging directory

Report to event log

Zip backup file

Reduce use of disk space

Event on Success

Event on Error

Variable Parameters

EXPANDIT BACKUP UTILITY ENTERPRISE

ExpandIT Backup Utility Enterprise checks the consistency of the backup file. This means that not only is the running database checked but also the database in the backup file.

This feature makes ExpandIT Backup Utility Enterprise particularly well suited for organizations wishing to benefit from hosted backup.

Use Case Scenarios

After the routine batch processes are completed the Backup Utility initiates a total backup of Navision

Total backup of Navision at 03.00 hours every night when no user depends on access to the system

The system administrator receives SMS at 9 pm and takes action immediately to correct failed backup execution

ExpandIT Backup Utility compresses the backup file and sends it to a hosted backup service provider

ExpandIT Backup Utility checks the consistency of the backup file to increase the chances of a successful restore

Configuration Screenshots

Backup Utility - SQL Server Connection Tab

Scheduling Screenshots

Demonstration video

ExpandIT Backup Utility - Video

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