VDI: CreateEx failed error when running traditional SQL Backup set
Symptoms The following error may be generated when attempting to back up a SQL database on a Windows server where the DS-Client is installed using the 'My Computer' option: VDI: CreateEx failed error when running traditional SQL Backup set Cause The SQL Server instance can't be backed up as 'My Computer' backup but rather […]
An unexpected network error occurred
An unexpected network error occurred. (\\HyperV_hostname\path_to_vhd_file) Application Message ID: 59 Product: DS-Client Category: System Software Version: 13.0 and newer Last Updated: 2018-01-18 Symptoms The error is reported during backup ( VSS-Aware for Microsoft Hyper-V backup sets). Cause The disk holding the vhd file has bad sectors. When running a backup with a file system set […]
Hyper-V – The system cannot find the file specified
The system cannot find the file specified. (\\ServerName\F$\Hyper-V\ServerName.domain.local\ … Symptoms The error is reported during Hyper-V backup of autorecovery avhdx files, in DS-Client event log: The system cannot find the file specified. (\\ServerName\F$\Hyper-V\ServerName.domain.local\Snapshots\A2F73864-B865-473C-9344-C5D5D8464AAC.xml) The system cannot find the file specified. (\\ServerName\F$\Hyper-V\ServerName.domain.local\Virtual Hard Disks\ServerName-Disk-0-AutoRecovery.avhdx) The system cannot find the file specified. (\\ServerName\F$\Hyper-V\ServerName.domain.local\Virtual Hard Disks\ServerName-Disk-1-AutoRecovery.avhdx) Cause Another […]
4566 – The system cannot find the file specified. (\Hyper-V_host_IP\Share\Virtual Machines\Snapshots\nr.xml)
Symptoms The warnings are reported during backup (VSS-Aware for Hyper-V sets), for example: The system cannot find the file specified. (\192.xx.xx.xx\E$\Virtual Machines\Snapshots\2DBB9E48-FB8B-445A-8B8A-5258712C6D61.xml) The system cannot find the file specified. (\192.xx.xx.xx\E$\Virtual Hard Disks\Server_B833B6BD-A6B9-4272-9BC9-E90954C86FCA-AutoRecovery.avhdx) Cause 1. Another VSS-aware backup is set up with the same schedule. There is backups overlap. 2. Microsfot issue introduced with KB2919355 update […]
5249 – VSS: Specified path 'C:\CLUSTERSTORAGE\VOLUME-nr\' is on 'CSVFS' volume which does not support mount point
Symptoms The message is reported during backup (VSS-Aware Microsoft Cluster Hyper-V backup sets) "VSS: Specified path 'C:\CLUSTERSTORAGE\VOLUME-nr\' is on 'CSVFS' volume which does not support mount point.". Cause This is an expected information message, it is safely to be ignored. Workaround If the severity of the message is 'error' instead of information message, try to […]
365 Mailbox dont show in backupset
Symptoms The Office 365 backup set does not show the Exchange mailboxes when creating backup set. Cause It is an issue about permission for the backup set account, proxy or firewall is being used, plugin was not installed properly or DLL files overwritten by old versions. Workaround 1. Ensure the Exchange dashboard is on green […]
Backing up Windows for Bare Metal Restore (BMR)
Backing up Windows for Bare Metal Restore (BMR) Summary A Bare Metal Restore is the restore of an entire machine (usually to replacement hardware and to a new operating system installation). To be able to perform BMR, you must protect the target computer with a single backup set that contains: o System state and services database o Operating system […]
Backup / Restore of Windows Desktop Versions
Issue Backup / Restore of Windows Desktop Versions. This article covers various backup/restore Windows desktop version issues. Summary Backup of Windows from a remote DS-Client Network Access Requirement To perform a full backup of a Windows desktop version computer, make sure the sharing and security model for local accounts is set to Classic – local users authenticate […]
Backup of Open Files
Since workstations and servers can have any number of open files during backups, these files might cause backup errors. Backup of Open files can be classified as: o Successful o Failed to back up o Backed up with potential integrity problems. Depending on the type of open file and operating system of the server/workstation, steps can be taken […]
BMR Best Practice
BMR Best Practice Preparations: 1. Make sure that the backup session you restore had completed without any suspicious errors, pointing to failure to back up system files. 2. Prepare a Windows machine (either physical or virtual), with the same operating system as the original one (backup source). The edition should match (i.e. the source was […]
