Back Up the Metadata Repository

Back Up the Metadata Repository

It is very important to always backup the metadata repository before making changes to your Sage Intelligence Reporting installations.

The Alchemex.svd file and Templates folder's are the only folders that need to be backed up with our installation.

To backup, do the following:

  1. Launch the Report Manager
  2. Select File
  3. Select Backup Metadata and Templates
  4. Accept the dialogue to close
  5. Select the path to backup to

Please ensure that you are a Domain Administrator or have access to the metadata folder when you complete this process

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