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Creating a Historical Database shell

As part of the automated Year-End Processing [>>] step, PowerSchool SMS copies the existing active database, which then becomes the Historical Database. Before this can happen, the district must create a shell to contain this database using the PowerSchool SMS database installer.

You do not need to create the Historical Database shell until you are ready to run Year-End Processing [>>]. After you run Year-End Processing for the current school year, do not create another Historical Database shell.

To create the Historical Database shell:

Pearson
Always Learning
www.pearsonschoolsystems.com 
Tel: 866-434-6276
Email: psstechsupp@pearson.com