Maintaining a Test Database

Mike Bianco

Agenda:

• What is a Test Database?• Test Database Policies• Refreshing a Test Database

“Do(s)/Don’t(s)”• Demo: Refresh a Test Database

What is a Test Database?

A test databases consist of a database that does not have live data

• Skyward Training • Testing new software updates• Testing security configuration• Development of third party tools/crystal reports• Get creative, what do you use it for?

Test Database Policies

Test Database Policies•Free setup for new customers•Free support of first year as Skyward customer•Setup/Support is billable after the first year•Skyward will provide training on Test Database Setup

Refreshing a Test Database•We don’t recommend you do this without training•Missing steps can be dangerous to your data!

Overview of Refreshing a Database

Overview1.Export System Configuration from Training Database2.Stop Training Database3.Restore a backup of production over the Training Database4.Start Training Database (disable AI if active on production)5.Start Training WebSpeed Broker (ex. wsEAplusTrn, wsFinTrn)6.Import System Configuration7.Pause All Scheduled Tasks8.Restart Training Services (ex. CAS, Report Queue, SkyRAS)

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