Re: Backups fail

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From: Pegasus \(MVP\) (I.can_at_fly.com)
Date: 03/22/05 

Date: Wed, 23 Mar 2005 07:18:32 +1100

Use the /um switch.
See tips 5955 and 2265 from http://www.jsiinc.com, and
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=239892

"David Katzenberg" <DavidKatzenberg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:329FA9A4-9516-46E5-A43F-2A3BB526C3CF@microsoft.com...
> The shortcut created for Scheduled Tasks by the GUI Backup interface
contains
> this command line:
>
> C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntbackup.exe backup
> "@C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Local Settings\
> Application Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\
> data\PT and SYS State.bks"
>
> /n "Media created 3/4/2004 at 3:30 PM"
> /d "Set created 3/4/2004 at 3:33 PM"
> /v:yes
> /r:yes
> /rs:no
> /hc:on
> /m normal
> /j "PT and SYS State"
> /l:s
> /p "miniQIC"
>
> I want to back up as a scheduled item to whatever tape is in the drive
with
> no user intervention, freeing up tapes, catalog maintenance, etc.
>
> If I initiate this backup from within the GUI Backup interface, it prompts
> me with:
> "There is no free media available with the selected type, but the
following
> media was found: "Media created 3/22..." Do you want to use this media
now?
> Warning: The media appears to contain a valid backup. It will be erased if
> you use this media."
>
>
>
> "David Katzenberg" wrote:
>
> > I'm using the Windows interface. QIC-40 tapes are all named "Media
Created on
> > 3/1/04". I can schedule a test backup of a folder and it runs on
schedule,
> > but the file selection I need to back up generates that error. It seems
like
> > all options and advanced options are the same. I'm going to try editing
the
> > working selection and seeing if that goes.
> >
> > "Pegasus (MVP)" wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > "David Katzenberg" <DavidKatzenberg@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
in
> > > message news:72D5472A-4601-44CE-9A56-739641183514@microsoft.com...
> > > > Using Backup on Server 2003, my scheduled backups are getting
rejected:
> > > > Cannot locate the specified media or backup device. This backup
operation
> > > > will terminate.
> > > >
> > > > I just want to back up on whatever tape the client puts in the
drive.
> > > >
> > > > The knowledgebase has a reference to this error (314844) which
recommends
> > > > you install service pack on 2000 Server - no help on 2003. Any
> > > suggestions?
> > >
> > > It's a little difficult to provide any advice unless you post
> > > more details about your backup process, e.g. what backup
> > > command you're using, what backup medium, if it works
> > > when manually initiated etc. etc.
> > >
> > >
> > >