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Utilities
Chapter 41 Database maintenance utilities
This chapter contains instructions on how to start Utilities, information on the
different functions included in Utilities, tips on when to run them, and what to
do if a utility is interrupted. A description of the Registered Products feature and
common exception report messages are also included.
About Utilities
Utilities contains a collection of functions designed to diagnose and address
problems in the library database. The application divides these utilities into two
groups: Maintenance and Advanced.
Maintenance utilities let you diagnose database problems and regenerate selected
files. These utilities include the following functions:
Check Database Integrity Rebuild MARC Headings
Rebuild Keywords Rebuild File Indexes
Advanced utilities let you rebuild the entire library database or selected files, or
delete the database. These utilities include the following functions:
Rebuild Database Empty Database
Reload File Enable/Disable Data Exchange
Remove Patron History
When should I run a utility?
If you experience any database related problems with your Follett Software
applications, we recommend that you run the Check Database Integrity utility.
This Maintenance utility rebuilds the database file indexes and examines the
library database. If it encounters any errors, it records them in an exception
report along with any suggested solutions. If the utility did not report a problem
but the symptoms persist, or if you are uncertain about how to use a utility, call
Follett Software's Technical Support department.
Important:
Do not run any Advanced utility unless directed to do so by Follett
Software Company's Technical Support department or by an
exception report generated by another utility.
See also:
For more information on when to run a certain utility, see About the
Maintenance utilities" (page 593) or About the Advanced utilities" (page 598).