How to relocate existing xPortalNet Database (with .bak file) to a New PC

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Last updated: Dec 29, 2020
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Title

How to relocate existing xPortalNet database to a new PC

Description:

A guide to relocate existing xPortalNet database to a new PC.

Related Software:

  • xPortalNet software
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2012

Related Hardware:

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System Application:

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Symptom and Finding:

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Cause:

For relocation of existing xPortalNet database from existing PC to a new PC.

Solution:

Warning!

  • Users are not recommended to run any xPortal software in Windows XP operating system as the system is unstable

  • Users are also advised to stop the xPortal Services before shutting down the Server PC to prevent any missing transaction issues.

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Step 1: Backup existing xPortalNet database to .bak file from SQL Server Management Studio at the existing PC.

Knowledge Base Link

Users may refer to How to Backup xPortalNet Database into .bak File Formatto complete the configuration setup.

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Step 2: Copy the backup file and paste it to the new PC.

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Step 3: Install Microsoft SQL Server in the new PC.

Knowledge Base Link

Users may refer to How to Install Microsoft SQL Server 2012to complete the installation process.

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Step 4: Install xPortalNet software and initialize database in the new PC.

Knowledge Base Link

Users may refer to How to Install xPortalNet Softwareto complete the installation process.

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Step 5: Restore the existing xPortalNet database to new PC with SQL Server Management Studio. 

Knowledge Base Link

Users may refer to How to Restore xPortalNet Database (with .bak file) to new Server's PCto complete the configuration setup.

Date Documentation:

6/4/2018 (Rev 1.0)

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