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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.