In this task you will optionally import or enter item Manufacturers and Manufacturer Part Numbers.
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NOTE: Item manufacturers and manufacturer part numbers are entered on the Sources tab.
Data Import Guide - Manufacturers
Data Import Guide - Mfgr Part Numbers
Make a manual backup prior to data import
Prior to any data import process, always use the Backup Manager utility to make a manual backup. Should you encounter any anomalies in the data after they are imported, you can immediately restore from backup, make changes to your spreadsheet, and then run the import once again.
Make the backup to your restore points folder
In task 3-7 you created a restore points folder for the purpose of storing manual backups made at the end of each implementation phase and prior to each data import. Make this backup to your restore points folder to preserve your progress prior to this data import process.
If you do not have a restore points folder, refer back to task 3-7 in the Installation phase of implementation for guidance.
Making a manual backup
Use the Backup Manager to make a manual backup, which is accessed from the server by clicking Windows Start - DBA Manufacturing - Utilities - Backup Manager.
Select the Manual Backup option. Select your company database in the From registered databases option. Select the Use Custom Backup path. Click Find and navigate to your restore points folder.
When you are prompted to save the file, give it a file name such as Backup_Pre-Manufacturers_Import to clearly identify the contents of this backup.
Click Create Backup to initiate the backup process.
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Installation / Update Guide – Manual Backup
