RDDbConfig is a GUI module that allows basic administration (creation, upgrading, backup and restoration) of a Rivendell database. When starting up RDDbConfig, you will be prompted to enter the 'root' password for the system. The Root Login Dialog After entering the correct 'root' password, the main RDDbConfig window will be displayed. The RDDbConfig Main Window A 'new' database --i.e. one that contains only default objects -- can be generated by touching the Create button. Generating a new database will COMPLETELY OVERWRITE whatever database is currently loaded! To make a backup copy of the database, touch the Backup button. You will be prompted with a dialog to allow you to choose a location to save the resulting backup. To restore a previous backup, touch the Restore button. You will be prompted with a dialog to allow you to choose a location whence to load the back file. Restoring a previous database will COMPLETELY OVERWRITE whatever database is currently loaded!