WebHelp:Backing up the Library/5.0 - Revision history

Lowlander at 19:58, 20 July 2023

2023-07-20T19:58:46Z

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	== Backup the MediaMonkey Database ==		== Backup the MediaMonkey Database ==

	MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file ~~on a regular bases~~ ''(not your media files)''. Use '''File > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:		MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file ''(not your media files)'' on a regular bases. Use '''File > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:
	* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.		* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.
	* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.		* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.

Lowlander at 19:58, 20 July 2023

2023-07-20T19:58:24Z

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	== Backup the MediaMonkey Database ==		== Backup the MediaMonkey Database ==

	MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases. Use '''File > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:		MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases ''(not your media files)''. Use '''File > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:
	* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.		* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.
	* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.		* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.

Lowlander at 16:52, 21 February 2023

2023-02-21T16:52:45Z

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	The MediaMonkey database stores a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Cloud_Services}}\|Service Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Settings_Fields}}\|Custom Tag names]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is only suggested to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.		The MediaMonkey database [[WebHelp:About_Track_Properties/5.0\|stores]] a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Cloud_Services}}\|Service Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Settings_Fields}}\|Custom Tag names]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is only suggested to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.
	[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]		[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]

Lowlander at 19:14, 8 September 2022

2022-09-08T19:14:38Z

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	== Backup the MediaMonkey Database ==		== Backup the MediaMonkey Database ==

	MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases. Use '''~~Tools~~ > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:		MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases. Use '''File > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:
	* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.		* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.
	* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.		* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.

Lowlander at 19:10, 22 December 2021

2021-12-22T19:10:41Z

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	== Restore Database from Backup ==		== Restore Database from Backup ==

	Use ''Restore from backup'' on the Manage Database dialog to select a database file to restore and use.		Use ''Restore from backup'' on the Manage Database dialog to select a backup of the database file to restore and use.

Lowlander at 19:05, 22 December 2021

2021-12-22T19:05:59Z

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	== Clearing the MediaMonkey Database ==		== Clearing the MediaMonkey Database ==

	If you want to clear the MediaMonkey Database and start fresh use ''Clear database'' on the Manage Database dialog. This will delete the database file and restart MediaMonkey. You can also manually delete the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/database file] while MediaMonkey is not running.		If you want to clear the MediaMonkey Database and start fresh use ''Clear database'' on the Manage Database dialog. This will delete the database file and restart MediaMonkey. You can also manually delete the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/database database file] while MediaMonkey is not running.

Lowlander at 19:02, 22 December 2021

2021-12-22T19:02:38Z

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	MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases. Use '''Tools > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:		MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases. Use '''Tools > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:
	* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.		* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.
			* Set the location where the MediaMonkey database backup files should be stored.
			* Set ''Retain backups'' with how many backup copies you want to keep. Oldest backups will be deleted first when creating a new backup when the amount of backups stored is reached.
	* Use ''Backup database now'' if you want to manually create a backup of the MediaMonkey database, for example before updating MediaMonkey.		* Use ''Backup database now'' if you want to manually create a backup of the MediaMonkey database, for example before updating MediaMonkey.

Lowlander at 21:05, 26 January 2021

2021-01-26T21:05:41Z

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	The MediaMonkey database stores a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Cloud_Services}}\|Service Profiles]] ~~and~~ [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is only suggested to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.		The MediaMonkey database stores a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Cloud_Services}}\|Service Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Settings_Fields}}\|Custom Tag names]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is only suggested to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.
	[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]		[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]

Lowlander at 05:17, 21 January 2021

2021-01-21T05:17:55Z

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	The MediaMonkey database stores a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Cloud_Services}}\|Service Profiles]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is ~~recommended~~ to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.		The MediaMonkey database stores a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Cloud_Services}}\|Service Profiles]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is only suggested to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.
	[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]		[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]

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	MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases. Use '''Tools > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:		MediaMonkey can be set to backup the database file on a regular bases. Use '''Tools > Manage Database''' from the Main Menu to enable the database backup:
	* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup each time.		* Enable ''Scheduled backup'' and set the frequency at which you want this to happen. MediaMonkey will automatically create a new backup at the set frequency in the same location as where the [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ database file] is located. MediaMonkey will create a new backup copy each time.
	* Use ''Backup database now'' if you want to manually create a backup of the MediaMonkey database, for example before updating MediaMonkey.		* Use ''Backup database now'' if you want to manually create a backup of the MediaMonkey database, for example before updating MediaMonkey.

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	* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ Knowledge Base: Modifying the MediaMonkey database and settings files / changing the default database location]		* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/modifying-the-mediamonkey-db-and-ini-files/ Knowledge Base: Modifying the MediaMonkey database and settings files / changing the default database location]
	* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-database/how-to-backup-and-recover-a-mediamonkey-library/ Knowledge Base: How to Backup and Recover a MediaMonkey Library]		* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-database/how-to-backup-and-recover-a-mediamonkey-library/ Knowledge Base: How to Backup and Recover a MediaMonkey Library]
			* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/support/knowledge-base/mediamonkey-install-config/how-to-completely-uninstall-mediamonkey/ Knowledge Base: Clean Install]
			* [https://www.mediamonkey.com/wiki/index.php/Moving_MM_to_a_new_computer Moving MediaMonkey to a New Computer]
	* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Deleting_Duplicates}}\|Managing Duplicates]]		* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Deleting_Duplicates}}\|Managing Duplicates]]
	* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|About Media File Properties]]		* [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|About Media File Properties]]

Lowlander at 05:13, 21 January 2021

2021-01-21T05:13:44Z

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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==

	The MediaMonkey database stores a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is recommended to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.		The MediaMonkey database stores a lot of information about your media Library and some information like [[{{WebHelp:Links\|About_Track_Properties}}\|unsupported tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Library}}#DB_.2F_Tag_Mismatches\|unsaved tags]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Playlists}}\|Playlists]], Play History, [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Exporting_Tracks}}\|Device Profiles]], [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Cloud_Services}}\|Service Profiles]] and [[{{WebHelp:Links\|Podcasts}}\|Podcasts]] are only saved in the MediaMonkey database. As such backing up the database is highly recommended. Database maintenance is recommended to be done when required ''(ie. search failing/MediaMonkey is slow)''.
	[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]		[[File:Wiki-MM5 Manage Database.jpg\|317px\|center\|MediaMonkey Manage Database]]