This log file contains very useful information in configuring robotic libraries and tape drives for backup operations within backup exec. Install a device driver for the specified device using the tapeinst. How to manually lock or unlock a robotic library via the backup exec. Recently, it is starting to hang up in the middle of the night and requires a hard boot i. So, if the os isnt detecting multiple drivesautoloaders, then the issue lies outside of the software. Backup exec 20 does not use postgresql, so some commands that are suited for backup exec version 2014, 15, 16 may not apply to backup exec. Clearly a software solution is needed to resolve these issues and deliver the benefits of sanenabled backup to the it.
Adamm is listed in the worlds largest and most authoritative dictionary database of abbreviations and acronyms. How to manually lock or unlock a robotic library via the backup exec user interface. All device firmare is updated to the latest version. How to troubleshoot backup exec deduplication storage folder. Log file, and what various errors mean within the log.
Veritas backup exec for windows nt features working set backup. While the initial backup does complete, errorswarnings can be seen in the adamm. Reviewing the cloud storage properties page in the backup exec console. Find symantec backup exec 2010 for windows servers, exchange, sql, vmware, oracle in the computers, tablets, and accessories software utilities other category in webstore online auctions.
This way, a history of the devices that have been attached to the server is kept. Sbentsr0038 veritas backup exec for windows ntwindows 2000. If the login for any of these services is ever changed after the initial installation of the software. Split data stream every field on cloud storage properties displays. Build a great reporting interface using splunk, one of the leaders in the security information and event management siem field, linking the collected windows events to. Adamm mover error and low compression ratio, relat. We have 2 x hp lto ultirum 5 drives attached to a dl385p g8 server via 2 separate h222 sas cards. You can try to get the tape out by powering down the drive if its internal this means powering. Build a great reporting interface using splunk, one of the leaders in the security information and event management siem. The only thing left was backup exec itself and my long history with the software. Quick tips content is selfpublished by the dell support professionals who resolve issues daily.
Hp software to coexist with backup exec backups for this configuration. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. I eventually found it was trying to restore a vm that no longer had a backup but which was on the selection list previously. Open this log file using a text editor such as notepad, and scroll to the end of the log file. Windows 2000 backup solution veritas backup exec is the first storage solution certified for both windows nt and windows 2000 operating systems. A running history of all actions that are performed in backup exec.
Backup exec 20 does not use postgresql, so some commands that are suited for backup exec version 2014, 15, 16 may not apply to backup exec version 20 deduplication storage. How to manually migrate the job definitions, hardware. Backup exec cannot start because there is a pending. Backup exec for win server backup service level agreement. Hp ultrium 5 lto drives dropping offline using backup exec 2012 sp3.
V2774 how to determine the cause of a tape alert hardware message that is reported in the backup exec job log backup job fails on hp storageworks ultrium tape drives when connected to lsi scsi. Now in its seventh generation, backup exec is a high performance, easy to use. Start off by checking the system logs in the event viewer and the adamm. In order to achieve a speedy publication, quick tips may represent only partial solutions or workarounds that. When i try to eject the tapes, i get a message on the led saying that the tape cant be ejected. An entry into the log is created each time an action that is configured to display in the audit log occurs.
Hp ultrium 5 lto drives dropping offline using backup exec. File named backup under program files\veritas\ or under the folder where. Symantec backup exec 2010 for windows servers, exchange. Why the occaisonal event id 11 in the system log that seemed to support the claim. List of services installed by backup exec for windows servers. This had an entry in the view selection details tab of the restore job but not. To manually unlock or lock the door to the robotic library via the backup exec user interface, rightclick on the first entry that shows under.
Why would the log dump sent to tandberg data come out clean. I have attached the output from the hp tape tools utility and also the backupexec adamm. The community is home to millions of it pros in smalltomedium businesses. A backup job targeted to tape on a server with the hp. Symantec backup exec jobs to tape fails with error mount. To resolve potential access conflicts between multiple media servers, backup exec reserves robotic arms and tape devices while operations are being performed. Backup exec install log report the same error as mentioned in the. I too tried many fixes through backup exec, but none worked because it wasnt an issue with the software. This can be caused by the backup exec advanced device and media management adamm service taking up to 20 minutes to timeout looking for nonexistent devices. Instead of each backup server having its own dedicated adamm database, all backup exec.
Backup exec gives you fast, simple, complete, costeffective protection and recovery for your data, wherever it lives. Server is running windows 2008 r2 and the latest proliant service pack from sep 20. If a transaction log backup is not possible, then the database is skipped by default. Yet, why the very specific adamm errors pointing to hardware. Electronics ide controller, it records specific information in a log called adamm. Even so, errors do occur in the veritas product, and organizations need backup exec. Backup exec cannot start because there is a pending request from the backup exec installation to restart the computer it solution when backup exec makes changes that require a reboot it puts a key in the registry that stops you launching backup exec. I must go into backup exec, click on the drive, and select unlock. Now in its sixth generation, backup exec is a high. Backup exec has been around in one form or another since the early 1990s and has a reputation as one of the more reliable backup products on the market. Veritas backup exec is the first storage solution certified for both windows nt and windows 2000 operating systems.
If the login for any of these services is ever changed after the initial installation of the software, the following information can be helpful regarding what default settings the services need to be set for. There is a chance the registry key is needed for the hp software to coexist with backup exec. If the deduplication folder is still offline refer to the adamm. When symantec backup exec tm for windows servers sees a tape device attached to a scsi or to an integrated drive electronics ide controller, it records specific information in a log called adamm. After that i could execute the hp storageworks library and tape tools to check if the problem is in the device or in backup exec. Amazon cloud storage device offline after amazon s3 bucket. Backup exec uses this shared database to arbitrate all device and media requests with comprehensive overwrite protection policies to prevent accidental media overwrites. Adamm error when restoring hyperv vm in backup exec. Backup exec 2014 jobs failing on hp proliant dl360 g6 with an. May, 2016 may, 2016 tycoonrp leave a comment backup job on seeking status for several minutes then. Backup exec 2014 the time ive wasted on technology. Alternatively, you can set changebackuptype to y to have a differential or full backup performed instead. Hp ultrium 5 lto drives dropping offline using bac.
Track users it needs, easily, and with only the features you need. To resolve potential access conflicts between multiple media servers, backup exec. On an sdlt drive if the 3 leds start blinking you most likely have a dropped leader, broken tape or stuck tape. Glossary adamm advanced device and media management a backup exec database that automates the tracking of media and storage devices. Backup exec will detect the number of drives and autoloaders based on the information it receives from the os. Backup exec version 2014, 15, 16 utilize postgresql as the backend database in deduplication storage folder. Veritas software has acknowledged that the abovementioned issue is present in the current versions of the products. When the backup exec services start up, a new entry is appended to the adamm.
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