Solaris client error during the backup "ksh: savefs: not found"

[LioriK]

Hi All,

I'm using Legato networker 7.4 sp3 and i wanted to backup our solaris server when i start the backup i received the following error: 1 retry attempted ksh: savefs: not found

Please help.

Thanks, Lior.

 

[605]

Is the NW client SW installed on the solaris box? - it seems that it can not find the binary.

To check general functionality, may i suggest that you start a backup from the client (save) first.

 

[LioriK]

Yes, the NW client is installed on Solaris box x64.
How can i start the backup from the client side?

Thanks, Lior.

 

[605]

As there is no GUI you must use the command line:
- make sure the client service (nsrexecd) is running
- then run "save <files or directory to be saved>"

 

[LioriK]

I received the following error when i run save

Function 'iconv_open' failed for UTF-8 to ANSI conversion. The function may be unable to determine the current locale. Verify appropriate values in environment variables LC_MESSAGES, LC_ALL and LANG.

 

[605]

This obviously is due to the locale settings of your Solaris OS. It might result in a false filename processing but this is a secondary issue right now.

Did the backup ran at all?

 

[LioriK]

no, the backup didn't run at all.

 

[LioriK]

i tried to reboot the server and then run save, but i received: Function 'iconv_open' failed for UTF-8 to ANSI conversion. The function may be unable to determine the current locale. Verify appropriate values in environment variables LC_MESSAGES, LC_ALL and LANG.

any suggestions?
Thanks, Lior.

 

[605]

Sorry, no clue. But before you use NW, please make sure that your OS environment is properly configured. NW just relies on it.

 

[LioriK]

what do you mean to check my OS environment?

 

[605]

Obviously, certain environment variables have not been set. Just look at your message.

 

[a060463xyz]

You have to install the UTF-8 support on your solaris box.
The package is referenced as iconv.
You will get the full name of the package if you deinstall the networkersoftware and reinstall it.
The install process shows you the missing iconv package.
Its located on your solaris installation cd or dvd.
You can install it with pkgadd -d /path_to_package/Name_of_Package
After a reboot you should be able to backup your solaris box.

 

[LioriK]

Thanks for the help!!
now it is working.