The Backup task will automatically backup your ACT! database, delete old backups and send an email if the backup fails.

1. Specify a folder where the backups should be placed. (If saving to a network location, please Change the Alerts Service User.)
   
2. Give the backup files a name, typically the same name as the ACT! database.  A date will automatically be appended to the end of the filename so you know when the backup took place.
   
3. Enter the number of days worth of backups to keep.  Backups older than this value will be deleted.
   
4. Check the box to reindex the database after the backup has been completed. Reindexing can help improve database performance.
   
5. Enter the email address of the person to notify should an error occur. Check the box if you want an alert for a successful backup to be emailed.