Ntbackup Device Error

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I have been backing up my server using Ntbackup with an Onstream DI-30. This weekend the server failed, and I'm trying to restore it using Ntbackup. I insert the tapes and start building the catalog. About an hour into the process, I get a "Backup Device Error." Is there anyway I can recover from this? Thanks, Keith
 
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 17:36:02 -0700, "KeithScott" <rkeith.scott@verizon.net>
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>I have been backing up my server using Ntbackup with an Onstream DI-30. This weekend the server failed, and I'm trying to restore it using Ntbackup. I insert the tapes and start building the catalog. About an hour into the process, I get a "Backup Device Error." Is there anyway I can recover from this? Thanks, Keith


I would apply SP4 and any relevant hotfixes before the catalog / restore.


Jerold Schulman
Windows: General MVP
JSI, Inc.
http://www.jsiinc.com
 
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Jerold's reply was very heplful and I was able to recover data from 3 of 4 tapes. The fourth tape reads OK for a while then a tape error message occurs. Is there anyway to "jump over" the damaged area and resume reading when possible? Thanks, Keith

"KeithScott" wrote:

> I have been backing up my server using Ntbackup with an Onstream DI-30. This weekend the server failed, and I'm trying to restore it using Ntbackup. I insert the tapes and start building the catalog. About an hour into the process, I get a "Backup Device Error." Is there anyway I can recover from this? Thanks, Keith