What are the Hotsync BAK Files for?
The Hotsync conduit creates BAK file versions of the following databases;
- datebook.bak
- todo.bak
- memopad.bak
- address.bak
Unlike what one might think, these BAK files are
not backup copies of the
respective databases from before the hotsync started. Instead, they are special
backup files of the databases
after the hotsync completed that are created for the express
purpose of controlling a slow sync to that machine. That means that if you really
want to maintain a "backup" copy of those files, you should arrange
to copy them off to another safe location prior to hotsync or on some other
periodic schedule.
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