Backup
This option makes a backup of the PizzaGest database on the spot.
How to get here: menu Options → Backup.
Access depends on the employee's access level. The option does not appear on POS stations, terminals or delivery stations.
You do not need to make it by hand every day. PizzaGest already makes a backup every time you do the Close Shift Day.
What it does
There is no options screen. When you click the menu option, the backup starts.
- While it is being made, the Backup window appears with the message "Backup in progress. Please wait."
- The backup is saved in the PizzaGest folder.
- If you have chosen a Drive for backups in General Options, the server also copies the file to that drive. When it finishes, the message "Backup completed." appears.
How many backups are kept
PizzaGest keeps the last three backups, in the files base1.fbk, base2.fbk and base3.fbk. Each new backup replaces the oldest of the three.
Warnings that may appear
- Not enough disk space. PizzaGest asks whether you want to delete the old backups to free up space. If you answer No, the backup is not made.
- The secondary drive has no disk. The warning "The secondary backup drive … does not contain a disk, or the disk is damaged or unformatted. Do you want to make the backup?" appears. With Yes, insert the disk and PizzaGest tries again. With No, the backup stays only in the PizzaGest folder.
- The backup cannot be made. The warning "The backup cannot be made. Check that the program is configured correctly. If the problem persists, contact technical support." appears.