Re: Backup device error on every SBS 2003 install

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From: Matt Trudewind[MSFT] (a-mattt_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/22/04 

Date: Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:07:34 GMT

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>Subject: Re: Backup device error on every SBS 2003 install
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>Backups are running fine. I've noticed this in various DAT tape drives.
>Different manufacturers, different SBS 2003 servers.
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>"Matt Trudewind[MSFT]" <a-mattt@online.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>> >I've notices that in EVERY SBS 2003 installation I've seen, there is a
>RED
>> >"X" flagged on the backup device under Removable Storage -> Libraries in
>the
>> >management console.
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>> >Also - there is an orphaned SID in the security tab or the properties of
>the
>> >tape drive.
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>> >Has anyone else noticed this - and why is it happening?
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>> >Gavin
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>> >
>> >
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>> Are your backups running? What kind of tape drive are you using?
>>
>> Matt Trudewind
>> Microsoft Product Support Specialist
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On the servers where you see this have they been upgraded from SBS 2000 or migrated from SBS4.5?

Matt Trudewind
Microsoft Product Support Specialist
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

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