Recover CALENDAR Backup

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Article Goal: Resolve challenges with Calendar / Scheduled jobs being lost

In this article we cover how to recover your CALENDAR file in the event of a damaged/lost files. A key sign that your CALENDAR file may be damaged is lost scheduled appointments / jobs on the calendar inside VDM.

Before You Begin

These steps restore the legacy CALENDAR file; they do not restore a SQL Scheduler database.

1. Close VDM sessions using this calendar and stop the associated Scheduler Service before replacing the file.
2. Keep a separate copy of the current CALENDAR file and choose the backup you intend to restore.
3. Confirm the configured Calendar Location so the restored file is placed in the location used by VDM and the service.

Steps To Recover CALENDAR Backups.

1. Browse to your CalendarBackups folder

2. Select the calendar back up you want and make a copy of it. (The Date and Time are in the file name for when the back up was created)

3. Rename the copy of the backup to CALENDAR, then copy the file.

4. Paste the backup CALENDAR file over the old one. (Located in the Scheduler Calendar Location in your VDM settings) 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Verify the CALENDAR file is in the same location that is set in the Service Options Calendar Location if you using the service to automate your jobs.

Verify the Restored Calendar

1. Open VDM and check that the expected appointments and assigned Jobs are present.
2. Restart the Scheduler Service if it was running before recovery.
3. Review the upcoming schedule and use Scheduler logs to confirm execution results.