Create and manage the reporting snapshot database

System administrators at locations hosted by PowerSchool can create and manage their reporting snapshot database.

Create a database

You can have only one active reporting snapshot database. When you create a new snapshot, it overwrites the existing one.

1. From the Administration menu, choose Utilities.

2. From the Select Utility menu, select Create Reporting Snapshot Database.

3. To create a new database, click Create Reporting Snapshot Database. The status changes to Creation Pending.

4. When prompted, confirm the email address to be notified when complete.

The Current Snapshot Status displays the creation date.

Sign in to the database

Sign in as a system administrator or staff member with the proper permissions.

1. Click your user profile icon, then Switch to Snapshot. After you have switch to the snapshot database, a banner displays to indicate that you are within the database.

2. To exit and return to the production database, click your user profile icon, then choose Exit Snapshot.