Historian Tip: Shadow Copy vs. Backup (Public Post)

THIS OFFERING WAS CREATED IN HISTORIAN 4, BUT IS RELEVANT FOR HISTORIAN 6.

Having a variety of options available to back up Historian raises some questions – Which method is best? Which one should I use? What is the difference? Why are there so many choices? This tip is intended to answer those questions.

Note: What is referenced as a Vault in Historian 4 has had the terminology changed in Historian 6. In Historian 6, the Vault is now known as the Cabinet. The Vault in Historian 4 is the same as the Cabinet in Historian 6