Trying To Move The Sam Broadcaster Database

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A SAM Broadcaster user wanted to move their current MySQL database over to a new machine and appears to be having trouble doing so...

SAM Broadcaster Pro
That's the problem with SAM Broadcaster Pro while there is a backup feature it only backs up program files/settings and NOT the database.

Users trying to backup SAM often run into error messages like this.

SAM Broadcaster Pro Backup Error

Although why its trying to store a backup as .csv when it should be .sql puzzles me.

You have to use external software or batch files if you want to even attempt to try and backup your MySQL database with SAM Broadcaster Pro

After you've managed to take a backup of the SAMBC Database the events table isn't backed up as part of the backup and you will lose your events.

RadioDJ comes with a tool that enables you to backup your RadioDJ database every day.

ALL the data is backed up as part of the RadioDJ MySQL backup.

If you decide to move RadioDJ to a new Computer all you would need to do is restore the .SQL backup using the database setup tool.

You should find your songs/events/rotations are the same on the new machine.

TIP: If your music files are a different path on the new computer just use relocate tracks.

Radio DJ database setup tool

Not being able to backup the whole SQL database with SAM Broadcaster Pro is a major flaw in the software.

The databases in SAM Broadcaster Pro are badly written & the SAMBC database goes wrong at the drop of a hat.

It was June 2014 when I last rebuilt my RadioDJ database from Scratch.

Its another reason why RadioDJ is SUPERIOR to SAM Broadcaster Pro we don't have any issues backing up or restoring databases with RadioDJ

radio dj free radio automation music software

Reasons to Use RadioDJ:

  1. Once installed it's stable and works for days/weeks without needing to keep an eye on it
  2. Great Music library support add as many categories & subcategories you require
  3. RadioDJ doesn't require online activations or registration keys
  4. RadioDJ sounds Professional with the BASS sound engine
  5. RadioDJ is 100% FREE and has ZERO restrictions on what YOU use it for
  6. The Database is really stable. Plus RadioDJ comes with a Database Backup Tool
  7. Easy to manage Playlists, Rotations & Events for all your automation needs
  8. Great Technical Support should something go wrong with your installation via the Forums
  9. Customisable Interface with the Color Editor

How To Install RadioDJ

Try RadioDJ for yourself today you may find it outperforms other radio automation software.

Remember you can never have too many backups!