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Moving a Citadel Database From One Computer to Another

Primary Software: LabVIEW Modules>>DSC Module
Primary Software Version: 1.0
Primary Software Fixed Version: N/A
Secondary Software: Lookout, Utility Software>>Citadel ODBC Driver

Problem:
How do I move a Citadel database from one computer to another?

Solution:
There are two methods for moving Citadel Databases:
  • Across a network: Archive the database to another computer.
    1. Open Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
    2. Right-click the database in the Citadel Universe view and select Archive... as shown in Figure 1.
    3. In the subsequent wizard you can choose databases and their archived location to any networked computer on which the Citadel service is installed.

Figure 1. Citadel 5 Universe View

  • Using a storage device: Archive your data to network-attached storage.
    1. Right-click the database and select Detach/Delete...
    2. Detach the database.
    3. Copy the whole database directory located in Program Files»National Instruments»LabVIEW 8.x»Database
    4. On the new computer in MAX, go to the Citadel Universe view as shown in Figure 1.
    5. Right-click My Computer.
    6. Select Create/Attach Database...
    7. Browse and select from the data folder copied from the original computer.
To communicate with a remote database across a network, you must install LabVIEW DSC Run-Time on the remote machine if using a Citadel 5 database or above. On Citadel 4 databases and below, you will only need to install Logos on the remote machine.

Related Links:
Developer Zone Example: Archiving a Citadel Database to a Remote Computer in the LabVIEW DSC Module
Developer Zone Tutorial: Historical Data, Alarm and Event Files in Citadel 5
KnowlegeBase 2JIF1RJ6: Where Can I Get the Citadel Service Installer?

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Report Date: 09/25/2006
Last Updated: 02/05/2010
Document ID: 41OJ5CXJ

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