7 | SmartKDS - Backup & Restore Functionality

This article covers the procedure to backup and to restore SmartKDS database.

Prerequisites

Minimum of Bepoz v4.7.2.7 + is required
SmartKDS version v1.0.2
SmartKDS Server must be running

About

This article will guide you through the newly implemented backup and restore functions within the SmartKDS Server and the suggested configuration. This article also covers the changes to the installation directory.

Backup Database

Users can now access a new backup feature in the "Server Configurations" section of the KDS Server
This feature enables them to take a backup manually at their preferred time. Once taken, the backup file is saved in the directory specified in the backup configuration section
The backup file's naming convention follows that of the database, and a sequential number is added after each backup, up to five sequential files

Restore Database

In the Server Configurations section of the KDS Server, users can access a new feature that allows them to restore a backup file manually at any time
This feature supports the restoration of both .bak and .zip files. Once the restoration is completed, the database will be set to the current working database

Restoration Workflow

Navigate to the server configurations section of the SmartKDS Server
Select restore database
Navigate to the directory of the backup file and proceed to open the file
When prompted, enter a name for the restored database

Progress will be displayed on the bottom of the KDS Server Window

When prompted, select yes to set the restored file as the current database
Acknowledge the registry-updated dialogue

Backup Configuration Options

Field	Description
Order Archive Time	The order archive function will archive bumped order dockets within the database, helping to prevent performance degradation in high-traffic venues 24 Hour format It should be configured for a time when the venue is not operating
Backup Dir	The directory where all backup files will be located The default directory is C:\SmartKDS\Backup
Zipped Dir	The directory where all backup files will be located The default directory is C:\SmartKDS\Zips
Scheduled Backup Time	The scheduled backup function will take a backup of the database at the scheduled time 24 Hour format It should be configured for a time when the venue is not operating
Update	Updates the configuration changes to the registry/database

New Installation Directory

Note: From version 1.0.2, the SmartKDS installation directory will be relocated to the C:\SmartKDS directory instead of the C:\Program Files (x86)\Bepoz\SmartKDS directory

These changes were made to avoid permission issues moving forward with the project.

The directory structure has also been enhanced to follow a structure similar to that of a typical Bepoz installation.

Directory	Description
Backup	Default location of backup files
Database	Default location of database files
Programs	Location of executable files and all supporting files
Zips	Default location of backup .zip files

Upgrade Process

When upgrading to version 1.0.2, it is vital to understand that installation files have been relocated. Therefore, any shortcuts that have been created should be updated to the new directory
Additionally, it is worth mentioning that in previous versions, the KDS database was likely stored in the C:\Bepoz directory due to permission issues in the KDS directory. However, after upgrading, the database will still be accessible