Daily Backups

In addition to the redundant backups that TireMaster runs, you also need to schedule daily backups. If your TireMaster system goes down or is destroyed, you can restore your data from the daily backup.

You can use one of the following backup methods for your daily backups:

Option 1: Back up your data to an off-site computer.

This type of backup is performed over the internet. If you’re interested in using this type of backup, contact your TireMaster sales representative.

Option 2: Back up your data to removable media or a recordable memory device.

Examples of removable media and recordable memory devices include, DVDs, CD-Rs, and thumb drives. With this method, you should have a DVD, CD-R, or thumb drive for each day your store is open. For example, if your store is open Monday through Saturday, you’d have six pieces of removable media or six recordable memory devices.

Once you’ve performed the daily backup, store that day’s media or device in a secure, off-site location.

Option 3: Combine Option 1 and Option 2.

Option 3 is the safest method, because you have two copies of your data. One copy is on an off-site computer, and the other is on removable media or a thumb drive.

To ensure successful backups

Run backups on the servers at Corporate and at the stores (multi-store systems only).
Back up all the files and subfolders in the backups folder (c:\QDSTM\backups or d:\QDSTM\backups or c:\TireMaster\backups or d:\TireMaster\backups).
Assign a piece of media or a device for each day that your store is open.
Change the media or device every day.
Store the media or device in a secure location away from the place of business.