Purpose

This article describes how to create a backup copy of crucial MarkVision Professional (MVP) 11.X settings.

Procedure: Back up MVP settings (Steps 1,2 and 5 required)

Step Action Click Image for an illustration
1
Stop the MarkVision Server and MarkVision Web Server services. To do this, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services.
Optional manual method:  Click here for instructions. Image
2
Save all folders at ...\Lexmark\MarkVision Server\granite, excluding bin, Common, Lib, install, src, and maps, to a safe location.
This should include the data and Plugin directories.
Image.
NOTE: Steps 3 and 4 are not necessary if you have properly saved the data directory; however, these steps have been included as personal assurance measures.
3
Optional Select  MarkVision, Export Server Settings to save additional end-user customization settings. Image
4
Optional Select  MarkVision, Device Discovery, Manage Discovery Profiles... to export all device discovery profiles to a safe location. Image
5
Once the backup is complete, restart the MarkVision server and web server.

Remember: Any changes to ...\Lexmark\MarkVision Server\granite directory contents requires stopping and starting MarkVision services. No image, but see the image in Step 1 and click Start instead of Stop.

Still Need Help?

Please contact Lexmark Technical Support for additional assistance. NOTE: When calling for support, you will need to know your printer model type and serial number.
Please call from near the MVP server in case the technician asks you to perform a task involving MVP.

How to Back Up MarkVision Professional 11.1

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How to Back Up MarkVision Professional 11.1	Document ID:HO3260

	Properties

Step	Action	Click Image for an illustration
1	Stop the MarkVision Server and MarkVision Web Server services. To do this, click Start, Settings, Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services. Optional manual method: Click here for instructions.	Image
2	Save all folders at ...\Lexmark\MarkVision Server\granite, excluding bin, Common, Lib, install, src, and maps, to a safe location. This should include the data and Plugin directories.	Image.
NOTE:	Steps 3 and 4 are not necessary if you have properly saved the data directory; however, these steps have been included as personal assurance measures.
3 Optional	Select MarkVision, Export Server Settings to save additional end-user customization settings.	Image
4 Optional	Select MarkVision, Device Discovery, Manage Discovery Profiles... to export all device discovery profiles to a safe location.	Image
5	Once the backup is complete, restart the MarkVision server and web server. Remember: Any changes to ...\Lexmark\MarkVision Server\granite directory contents requires stopping and starting MarkVision services.	No image, but see the image in Step 1 and click Start instead of Stop.