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Backing up a database (Model Manager)
1. Right-click the database you want to back up, and then click Backup. Select one of the following options:
Backup...—to create a backup.
Backup and Truncate Log...—to create a backup and truncate the database transaction log file.
2. In the Select backup location dialog box, specify a folder and then click OK.
3. Confirm that the Database BackedUp Successfully message appears.
4. Click OK.