The backup process runs in a service that will not interfere with the normal operation of ChartMaker® Clinical. A snapshot of the database, and all other data files takes several minutes. During the time that picture is taken, new information entered after the snapshot starts will not be backed up until the next snapshot initiates, generally once every 24 hours. This snapshot, along with other application files, are what is saved to the archiving media used by the practice (e.g., tapes).
The backup process requires no user intervention and is fully automated.