Windows Backup PROBLEMS

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We have an issue with the backup utility on Windows server. When the backup
runs we are required to change tapes. THis is where the problem comes in
because when the tape is changed the backup "crashes" and is not completed.
Is anyone else having this issue?
 
Re: Windows Backup PROBLEMS


"Bob CAD" <Bob CAD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> We have an issue with the backup utility on Windows server. When the
> backup
> runs we are required to change tapes. THis is where the problem comes in
> because when the tape is changed the backup "crashes" and is not
> completed.
> Is anyone else having this issue?

You need to explain in detail what you mean with "the backup
crashes". Might also be a good idea to post a copy of the
backup log.
 
RE: Windows Backup PROBLEMS

In addition (thanks Pegasus):

The incremental backup works - it is using one tape. The complete backup is
where the issue arises. The first tape runs fine - it asks for the second
tape - says media is full - and the second tape is inserted - a message comes
up saying it is full and it will be erased - reply ok - the program stops and
suts by itself.

The backup logs state nothing significant.

"Bob CAD" wrote:

> We have an issue with the backup utility on Windows server. When the backup
> runs we are required to change tapes. THis is where the problem comes in
> because when the tape is changed the backup "crashes" and is not completed.
> Is anyone else having this issue?
 
Re: Windows Backup PROBLEMS


"Bob CAD" <BobCAD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:E0081D37-505A-42F5-AA50-450271C99304@microsoft.com...
> In addition (thanks Pegasus):
>
> The incremental backup works - it is using one tape. The complete backup
> is
> where the issue arises. The first tape runs fine - it asks for the second
> tape - says media is full - and the second tape is inserted - a message
> comes
> up saying it is full and it will be erased - reply ok - the program stops
> and
> suts by itself.
>
> The backup logs state nothing significant.

I suspect that this is an issue about RSM, tape libraries and managed/
unmanaged backups. Have a look at this tutorial:
http://syneticon.net/service/w2k/ntbackup_en.html
 
Re: Windows Backup PROBLEMS

I am going to have someone look through the document you pointed me to – but
I would think the backup utility would be pretty straight forward. In essence
define your backups (i.e. incremental and complete) and your done. If you
need to change the tape your there to do that and it finishes. In the office
I am in we use Yosemite and that works for us but we only use one tape – is
it possible we should upgrade the hardware or software?

Thank you for your assistance.

"Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:

>
> "Bob CAD" <BobCAD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:E0081D37-505A-42F5-AA50-450271C99304@microsoft.com...
> > In addition (thanks Pegasus):
> >
> > The incremental backup works - it is using one tape. The complete backup
> > is
> > where the issue arises. The first tape runs fine - it asks for the second
> > tape - says media is full - and the second tape is inserted - a message
> > comes
> > up saying it is full and it will be erased - reply ok - the program stops
> > and
> > suts by itself.
> >
> > The backup logs state nothing significant.
>
> I suspect that this is an issue about RSM, tape libraries and managed/
> unmanaged backups. Have a look at this tutorial:
> http://syneticon.net/service/w2k/ntbackup_en.html
>
>
>
 
Re: Windows Backup PROBLEMS


"Bob CAD" <BobCAD@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D4AB155D-CFD2-4A8A-8963-9F7E6964374F@microsoft.com...
>I am going to have someone look through the document you pointed me to -
>but
> I would think the backup utility would be pretty straight forward. In
> essence
> define your backups (i.e. incremental and complete) and your done. If you
> need to change the tape your there to do that and it finishes. In the
> office
> I am in we use Yosemite and that works for us but we only use one tape -
> is
> it possible we should upgrade the hardware or software?
>
> Thank you for your assistance.

Unfortunately this is not so: Using ntbackup is a bit of a chore at
the best of times and quite demanding when it comes to using
multiple backup tapes.

If this was my show then I would avoid situations that require
more than one tape. It's just not robust enough. There is a good
chance of something going wrong during the tape change process,
and if the first tape of a tape set is flawed then all subsequent tapes
become useless. Much better to use a single backup medium.

Whatever method you use, remember these iron rules:
- A backup process is useless unless a full test recovery is
made right at the beginning and then once or twice a year.
- To have a reliable backup it is mandatory to examine the
backup report regularly, e.g. once every 8 days. This is
easily automated by sending yourself an EMail message with
the report attached.
 
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