Windows 2000 server backup

[hitesh22]

Hi ,

When I scheduled a Windows 2000 unattended backup by using a standalone tape drive, the first backup job completed sucessfully. However when the next scheduled backup does not back up the desired file or folders. I did not change the tape. The tape is same.

The error message in backup report log file that I got was

"The operation was not performed because no unused media was available."

What am I doing wrong. Please help me!!!

Thanks,

Hitesh

 

[Guest_imported]

Well, you probably didnt set the backup program to append to media or to over write or both. Check your settings, if you are using the windows 2000 standard backup, I advise you to switch to a more professional backup system. I.e. Vertitas.



Give more info from your log file or settings from the scheduelled job.

Regards

Garyt

 

[trimelater]

If you have one domain server, then I would just used the veritas. But if you have multiple domains, you would have to get a license for each domain server which can be costly.

Your problem that you have is an easy fix. I have used the Windows 2000 standard backup and it works.

Send me an email at tnguyen@nthea.com and I will send you documentation how I setup the backup. Since it's 5:05 central time, I can send you my documentation in the morning if you are interested in get the backup resolve.

Trimelater

 

[Guest_imported]

trimelater

Have you used the normal win2k backup for exchange? If so, can i get your notes on that ?

 

[Guest_imported]

I had the same problem; solution is adding /um to your command line in the scheduled tasks overview!
This works for me. ( I use 3 x win2k server and ntbackup.exe )
Good luck!!