B7. Database Management

This lesson provides guidelines on managing a FLEx database, covering backup, restoration, archiving, and project settings. Here’s a summary:

Objective:

• Understand database management in FLEx.

• Learn how to back up, restore, and archive a database.

• Manage project properties, locations, and deletions.

Key Topics:

1. Database Protection:

   • Backup & Restore: Ensures data recovery in case of corruption, accidental changes, or hardware failure.

   • Shared Projects: Use Send/Receive for collaborative work.

   • Local Projects: Use Backup/Restore for individual projects.

2. Backup Process:

   • Access via File → Project Management → Back up this Project.

   • Choose options for media files, spelling dictionaries, and comments.

   • Save backups in a designated folder for easy retrieval.

3. Restoring a Project:

   • Used when data is lost, corrupted, or needs to be reverted.

   • Navigate to File → Project Management → Restore a Project.

   • Choose the correct backup version and specify whether to overwrite or rename.

4. Archiving with REAP (SIL-Only):

   • FLEx projects can be archived using RAMP (Resource and Metadata Packager).

   • This ensures long-term preservation for future research and retrieval.

5. Project Management Settings:

   • Modify project properties (general info, linked files, sharing settings).

   • Change data folder locations if needed.

   • Delete projects permanently (only after backing up).

6. Additional Utilities:

   • Create desktop shortcuts for quick access.

   • Open multiple FLEx windows for comparison.

   • Use built-in utilities for data maintenance.

Completion:

• The lesson includes activities for hands-on practice, a quiz (80% passing score), and feedback options.

OpenAI. (2025). ChatGPT [Large language model]. https://chatgpt.com