Backing Up Your Files

File corruption is not inevitable, but it's a good idea to take measures to prevent damage to a database and also ensure that databases are properly backed-up in case of disaster:

Routine back-ups are imperative with any database.

One good rule with a heavily-used database is that it should be backed up frequently enough so you can replace lost information without losing more than a day of work.

Most of the files that come with YuleLog can be reinstalled from the master disk if need be. However the files that contain your data cannot. These are the files that you need to back-up. These files are as follows:

- YuleLog.yls Contains your name and address and all of your ornament details.

- Collect.yls Contains the list of collections.

- People.yls Contains the list of collectors and their addresses.

The Collect and People files can be backed up by copying them to a floppy disk. However, the YuleLog.yls file is pretty large and will not fit on a single disk without being compressed. Windows users can use the Backup program that comes with Windows 95. This can be found using the Start Button, select Programs, then select Accessories, then select System Tools, and then select Backup.

Macintosh users need to get a program like StuffIt from Aladdin Software (http://www.aladdin.com).

Warning:

Don’t simply make copies of these files somewhere else on your hard drive. This can cause YuleLog to be confused about which file to use and result in unexpected behavior.