Enabling backup to a destination server before migrations

Migrator does not back up data for restored fields. Also, Migrator does not support backups of Flashboards or plug-ins to definition (.def ) files. These objects can be backed up using .migrator files.

To select Backup options

1. Select Tools > Options.
   The Migrator Options dialog box appears.
2. Under Category, select Migration > Backup.
   
3. In the Backup the following objects area, select a backup option:
   • Back up all objects (default)—All objects are backed up.
   • Back up specified objects—A list of objects appears. The default selection is Yes for each object. If you do not want to back up an object, click the object name and select No from the drop-down list for that object.
   • Disable all—The Migrator does not perform any backups.
4. In the Backup Root Directory section, select a location to store your backup files, or accept the default Migrator backup directory shown.
   By using the Migrator backup directory, you can access backup files conveniently by clicking Backup Files in the left pane of the server window.

5. In the Backup File Type section, select the file type of file for your backup files:

   • Migrator backup files (*.migrator )—the default
   • AR System definition (*.def )
   • Migrator files and AR System definition (*.migrator and *.def )

   Make sure you have enough space on your computer for the backup files.

6. Click OK.