The configuration files for Document Conversion Service, Watch Folder Service and any edited conversion profiles need to be backed up and restored when:

•you are upgrading to a newer version of Document Conversion Service, i.e updating from version 2.0 to 3.0

•you are installing a minor version update of Document Conversion Service, i.e. updating from version 3.0.001 to 3.0.002

•you are moving the current Document Conversion Service install to a new server

•you want to keep a backup copy saved for future reference

Updates and upgrades are done in-place and will set all application settings back to the installation defaults. If you have made any changes to the configuration files or profiles, they will need to be saved and the changes reapplied. There are a few ways to do this.

•During the Installation Process - Beginning with Document Conversion Service 3.0.017, when upgrading a previous version, the install program includes options to create a backup zip file containing the Document Conversion Service configuration file, the Watch Folder configuration file and the conversion profiles. At the end of the upgrade process, the contents of the backup zip file can be restored using the new DCS Backup and Restore utility

•Using the Backup and Restore Tool - This tool can be used to create a backup as well as restore a backup created either this tool or by the installation program. For users prior to version 3.0.017, a stand-alone copy of the DCS Backup and Restore utility can be downloaded by contacting PEERNET Support

•Manually Backup or Restore the Files - the configuration files and profiles can always be backed up and restored manually.

•Using the Configuration Merge Tool - merge manually saved DCS and Watch Folder configuration files or conversion profiles through a visual GUI with preview, syntax highlighting and error reporting.