Re: restoring from network drive

From: Gregory A. Larsen (greg.larsen_at_netzero.com)
Date: 06/16/04


Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2004 08:37:40 -0700

Try entering a UNC name for the name of the backup, something like:

\\backupserver\sharename\backup\database.bak

Also note the MSSQLSERVER service account will need access to the network
share.

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"JT" <JT_*n*o*s*p*a*m*Goalie33@cox.net> wrote in message
news:WAZzc.4489$cj3.1501@lakeread01...
> Ok -I'm drawing a huge blank.
>
> After a new install of SQL2K and SP3a, I'm unable to restore a backup from
a
> network drive.
> SQL services are logging on with a domain account
> The SQL service account has also been granted Local admin access on the PC
>
> When trying to restore a database from Device, the only drive listed is
the
> local C: drive - none of the mapped drives are available.
>
> JT
>
>


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