Creating a Scheduled Task to Run the Database Extractor Utility Automatically

Using the Microsoft Windows Task Scheduler function, you can run the Database Extractor Utility automatically, according to the frequency you select.

To create a scheduled task to run the Database Extractor Utility automatically:

  1. Set up the Database Extractor Utility window preferences as described in Setting Database Extractor Utility Window Preferences and Extracting the Backup File.

  2. Select Start > All Programs > Accessories > System Tools > Task Scheduler. The Task Scheduler window is displayed.

  3. Click Create Basic Task. The Create a Basic Task window is displayed.

  4. Type a name and description for the task, and click Next. The Task Trigger window is displayed.

  5. Select how often you want the task to occur, and click Next. The Time and Frequency window is displayed.

  6. Select a start date and time for the task and click Next. The Action window is displayed.

  7. Select Start a program and click Next. The Start a Program window is displayed.

  8. Click Browse and navigate to the DatabaseExtractor.exe file contained within C:\Program Files|Carestream\DB Extractor and click Next. The Summary window is displayed.

  9. Verify that all settings are correct and click Finish.

Related Topics

Database Extractor Utility

Setting Database Extractor Utility Window Preferences and Extracting the Backup File

Restoring a SQL Backup File Using the Database Extractor Utility

Viewing Backup Information