RE: Backup and Sharepoint

Hi Jenny,

Update, I am at last getting to the issues with this server. I have now got
the backup working and also the Sharepoint to function at last. I will detail
what I have done and what is outstanding as I still need some help.

First I removed the Windows 2003 SP1 from server and re-booted.
I then tried the, ntbackup.exe selecting just one file.
It backup this file but gave errors in the log stating the following:

Error returned while creating the volume shadow copy:catastropic failure,
Reverting to non-shadow copy backup mode.

I then ran my vssrepair.cmd which includes what you had sent me to
reregister given files.

I then again ran the ntbackup.exe and this time it worked using the Shadow
Copy.

Now at this point let me fill you in on what I had found with my second
problem of the Sharepoint database STS_Config not found errors in the event
log. I believe this is tied into the backup problems as I could only get the
backup to work after I got my second problem sorted.

As you know I had errors generated every 20sec about unable to connect to
STS_Config as per the logs I had sent you. I now detail what I did to get
this to work again. Remember I have still not applied the WIndows Server SP1
again.

I applied the SQL 2000 and upgraded the instance of SHAREPOINT. This also
put on the Management tools of SQL. When I tried to add the database of
SHAREPOINT to the management it stated it could not find the database. This
gave me better understanding of where to look.

I notice another tool of SQL Server named, SQL Server Network Utility. Once
I had ran this and selected the instance of Sharepoint, I notice that no
network protocols had been assigned. I assigned TCP/IP and Named Pipes.

Hey presto when I then ran SQL Management I was able to connect to the
database. On checking the Application Event Log, I found that the error for
STS_Config had stopped. I was also able to connect to the Companyweb from IE.

I was also able to now see the VSS errors stating that DLL where not
registered.

As you can see these problems I was getting appeared to be linked together
owing to the SQl MSDE problem.

Now what I have seen so far is the following. Next day I found that the auto
backup setup via Server Management did not run. I again ran my vssrepair.cmd
and then found that the VSS worked again...sooooo is the self healing process
overnight resetting the registery ?.

I have still not re-applied the Windows Server 2003 SP1..(Reluctent but I
know it must be done) as I see issues with performance library which I
believe is the mismatch owing to Sp1 removed and SBS SP1 applied.

I have sent an email to DELL asking whether they supply an OEM Windows
Server SP1 as I cannot see any reference on their website. Rewgerences I do
see regarding SP1 have not been seen on my DELL Server.

Sorry it is long but I wanted to be clear on what I have found and still to
do.

Regrds

Alan


"BigAl" wrote:

> My problem is after the SBS SP1 update as done per the detailed instrucrtions.
>
> Two issues have now arisen. First in the Backup always fail owing to VSS, I
> have tried various steps I have seen in this forum but does not work.
>
> Error is
> Backup Status
> Operation: Backup
> Active backup destination: 4mm DDS
> Media name: "Media created 02/09/2005 at 12:25"
>
> Volume shadow copy creation: Attempt 1.
> Timeout before function completed
>
> Error returned while creating the volume shadow copy:0xffffffff.
>
> Error returned while creating the volume shadow copy:ffffffff
> Aborting Backup.
>
> ----------------------
>
> I have used vssadmin and can list volumes and 1 provider but when I list
> writers it takes about 15mins to display info and all appears fine?.
>
>
> My second problem is due to the sharepoint service and unable to display
> company web site.
>
> Error I get is this
>
> #50070: Unable to connect to the database STS_Config on
> aalmarlon\SharePoint. Check the database connection information and make
> sure that the database server is running.
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>
> Again looking at the forum on this matter has not helped me. Please note
> that I use McaFee Virus Defense for the SBS 2003 Server.
>
> Many thanks for any input
>
.

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