Backing up your data to a CD or DVD

This topic suggests a way to copy backed-up data to a CD or DVD for offsite storage.

Sage 100 Contractor automatically backs up your data to a server location and according to the maintenance schedule specified for your company. You can also back up your data at any time using the backup function in Sage 100 Contractor.

To copy your data to a CD or DVD:

1. On your server machine, place the CD or DVD media in the CD or DVD drive.
2. On your Windows desktop, right-click [Start] > Explore.

3. In Windows Explorer:

   1. Locate and then right-click the C:\Sage100Con\Backup\On Demand folder.
   2. In the On Demand folder, right-click the backup that you want to copy.
   3. From the menu, select Copy.
4. Locate and then click the CD or DVD drive.

5. In the right-pane, right-click and then select [Paste].

   Depending on your hardware and software, the folder is copied to the CD or DVD media.

For further information or support, contact your CD or DVD manufacturer.