Layton ServiceDesk - Utilities - Clear Down Database

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== Wiping the Database ==
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The clear down database function clears out all data in the database so that the system can be started afresh. This is intended to be used when the system has been evaluated and the user wishes to start again for a live system.   This will delete all Requests, Tasks, Problems, Changes, all Company Structure data such as Sites, Companies, Departments, Analysts (Except for the Admin Account) and End Users.  It will also delete all the Library items.   
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The ''Clear Down Database'' function clears out all data in the database so that the system can be started afresh. This is intended to be used when the system has been evaluated and the user wishes to start again for a live system. This will delete all Requests, Tasks, Problems, Changes, all Company Structure data such as Sites, Companies, Departments, Analysts (Except for the Admin Account) and End Users.  It will also delete all the Library items.   
  
 
Any Form Designs and Global List Views that have been configured will not be affected.
 
Any Form Designs and Global List Views that have been configured will not be affected.
  
The Analyst must be logged in as the “Admin” account. A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to do this.
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The Analyst must be logged in as the ''Admin'' account. A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to do this.
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Revision as of 05:46, 8 January 2014

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Btn back up.png Previous article in this series: Purging

The Clear Down Database function clears out all data in the database so that the system can be started afresh. This is intended to be used when the system has been evaluated and the user wishes to start again for a live system. This will delete all Requests, Tasks, Problems, Changes, all Company Structure data such as Sites, Companies, Departments, Analysts (Except for the Admin Account) and End Users. It will also delete all the Library items.

Any Form Designs and Global List Views that have been configured will not be affected.

The Analyst must be logged in as the Admin account. A confirmation prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to do this.

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