Safeguarding data by backing everything up

Data backup may be the single most important maintenance item related to Dynamics GP. Backing up data is crucial to ensuring the long-term integrity of the system. Dynamics GP provides a basic backup process designed to protect data.

The built in Dynamics GP backup routine is not intended to be a one size fits all backup process. For example, it doesn't provide a mechanism for transaction log backups via the interface. Most companies prefer to use SQL tools to manage their backup process. Ultimately, each company should determine a recovery plan and then work with IT professionals to create an appropriate backup process.

However, the Dynamics GP backup process is an acceptable option, especially in preference to no backup at all. The focus of this recipe is on setting up a backup process using the Dynamics GP backup routine.

With Dynamics GP, there are two built-in options. Backups can be saved to a local drive, location or they can be saved...