We recently came across a neat and free backup scheduler that works for Firebird database tables.
FIBS
allows you to schedule backups on the hour or minute, and also allows
the backup to be compressed with gzip compression. FIBS uses gbak, the
utility included with Firebird so that you know that your data is
safe. Copying and compressing database files with non specific
database utilities while the Firebird server is live is a definite no
no as it can cause database corruption.
FIBS can also send
backups to a ftp server, but since ftp is not secure, this would not be
recommended. Reports of backup failures are optionally emailed to you.
Compression
reduces the space of your data by 80% so makes it easier to take your
data offsite. HIPAA regulations state that your data should be backed
up and taken offsite daily.
How do these settings look Graham ?
