How to backup a SQL Server on a different Domain.
We have just upgraded our admin server, which has an SQL database running on it. This server is also on a different domain from the backup server, which is running Backup Exec 12. Has anyone got any ideas on how we can connect to this server from the backup server that is on a different [...]

Answer Question   |  October 25, 2008  9:35 AM
Backup, Backup Exec 12, Backup servers, Backup software, SQL Server backup

Active Directory and Network security management
What is the best way for me to ensure Active Directory is being backed up? Another question is some people have dos programs that require modify access on c: I would like to know if there is a better way to assign that permission. Some people need local admin rights to run their programs. Obviously [...]

Answer Question   |  October 24, 2008  6:56 PM
Active Directory, Active Directory Backup and Restore, Backup, Network security, Network Security Management, Security, Windows

When do I use INIT?
when do I use INIT NOINIT when backing up transaction logs?

Answer Question   |  October 22, 2008  2:58 PM
Backup, INIT, Linux Commands, NOINIT

Backup Deleted elements Exchange 2003
Dear experts, I have one problem with recover of deleted elements. They are kept by me along 30 days and I can recover them according standard procedure. But if I restore with NTbackup.exe the old databank, I can not restore deleted elements, which existed when Backup would be made. Can I do anything? Second question: [...]

Answer Question   |  October 28, 2008  12:27 PM
Backup, Exchange 2003, Exchange Backup, Exchange Backup & Restore, Exchange Deleted Elements, Exchange Server 2003 Backup, NTBackup, NTBackup.exe

automate Oracle database backup on Windows 2000 server
Hello, I have to make a cold backup of our test database. The database is oracle 8.1.7 on a Windows 2000 server. I have made bat files to do this and have scheduled them in the Windows scheduled tasks application. This works fine. I check to see if my jobs have run successfully by looking [...]

Answer Question   |  October 17, 2008  1:43 PM
Backup, Database Backup, Oracle 8i, Oracle backup, Oracle database backup and recovery, Windows 2000 Server

Error restoring joined logical files
When doing a full, fresh (i.e. blank system) restore, I have joined logical files which don’t restore (the joining files are in different libraries). I then have to re-restore the logicals which takes a very long time. Is there a way to successfully restore the join logicals on the first pass, or is there a [...]

Answer Question   |  November 4, 2011  10:59 AM
Backup, Backup & restore, Restore

Backup Exec 12 and SHarepoint on 2008 Box
Ok so I ran across this forum hit and have been unsuccessful in fixing my issue. Maybe someone with a bit more knowledge can figure this out. I have a 2008 Server 64bit for my Backup Exec 12 and 2008 64bit for my sharepoint 2 seperate physical boxes niether one virtual. I keep getting the [...]

Answer Question   |  October 10, 2008  6:44 PM
Backup, Backup Exec, Backup Exec 12, SharePoint, Windows Server 2008

NTbackup to backup our exchange system
When we use NTbackup to backup our exchange system, only the folders show up when you go to the restore function. The file size looks correct. Is this what we should expect to see?

Answer Question   |  October 9, 2008  2:58 PM
Backup, Exchange Backup, NTBackup

What is keeping you from moving to D2D2T backup solution?
What is keeping you from moving to D2D2T backup solution?

Answer Question   |  October 7, 2008  2:02 PM
Backup, D2D2T, Dell Storage, Storage strategy

Restoring an application template
How do I restore an application template which has been deleted? Have Symantec Backup Exec 12.0.

Answer Question   |  October 1, 2008  2:44 PM
Backup, Backup & recovery, Backup Exec, Domino 6.5, Domino 6.5.4, Restore, Symantec Backup Exec 12

Setting up a Differntial backup
i have setup the following schedule setup in Backup Exec 10d Monday Full – Backup files Using Archive Bit (reset Archive Bit) Tue Differential – Back Up changed files since last full – Using archive bit( does not reset archive bit) Wed Differential – Back Up changed files since last full – Using archive bit( [...]

Answer Question   |  September 30, 2008  6:32 PM
Backup, Backup servers, Differential backup, Full backup, NTBackup, Symantec, Veritas Backup Exec

Backup & Restore in Exchange 2003
Hi, how to backup and restore single mailboxes and multiple mailboxes. i was try but unsuccuss. Sadiq.Fazal

Answer Question   |  September 26, 2008  11:03 AM
Backup, Exchange 2003, Exchange administration, Exchange Server backup, Mailbox management

deleted the database how to recover it?
Hi ,actually i know importance of back up, but i dont have the back up in any-how condition. accidently the databse deleted by me .how to recover it ? how to use the transaction.log file to restore deleted database in sql srver 2005

Answer Question   |  May 3, 2012  3:27 AM
Backup, Backup & recovery, SQL Server 2005

What is sequence to erase an SDLT 600 tape so it will accomodate a Full backup?
Trinig to find steps to allow a full tape to be erased so full backups will run. Differential backups work fine.

Answer Question   |  September 30, 2008  5:26 PM
Backup, SDLT 600, Tape Backups

Generator based power backup system
The remnants of Ike ripped though Ohio Last night, leaving some in my area with out power, possibly for days. We were able to coble together a generator system to allow our network to function well enough so that our shipping facility, located in another town NOT affected by the “power event” could VPN in [...]

Answer Question   |  September 29, 2008  12:42 AM
Backup, Power generation equipment, UPS

Looking for ISO backup system
I’m looking for an easy to use ISO back up system. Ideally the “kit” would consist of a large USB Harddrive to hold multiple drive images and a bootable CD to allow backup and recovery. This program: http://www.drive-image.com/?GGLAW900 Seems to fill the bill. Does anyone have any experience with it? Or know of a better [...]

Answer Question   |  September 30, 2008  12:45 PM
Backup, Backup & recovery, Hard drives, ISO, USB

What tapes were used IBM TS3100 AS/400 Backup
How can I find out what tape was used in a previous backup? TS3100 2-12 mags

Answer Question   |  September 5, 2008  4:33 PM
AS/400 backup, Backup, IBM TS3100, Tape Backups, TS3100

Encryption key management
Looking for info on encryption of data for backup purposes, either at the tape drive, VTL, SAN switch or some type of appliance in the backup path. Encryption Key management is more critical than the encryption solution. This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.

Answer Question   |  September 25, 2008  4:45 PM
Backup, Data encryption software, Encryption, Encryption key management, Research Assistant, SAN switches, Tape drives, VTL

SAVSECDTA & SAVCFG
If only user profiles and devices configuration were changed after an Entire System Backup, can I just do a SAVSECDTA & SAVCFG as a fall back backup before I load in PTFs ?

Answer Question   |  September 3, 2008  2:08 AM
Backup, PTFs, SAVCFG, SAVSECDTA

Backup/Restore a DB from Microsoft SQL Enterprise Manager to SQL Server Management Studio Express
Hi Is it possible to copy a DB from a server that has a genuin SQL Enterprise Manager to a server that has SQL Server Management Studio Express installed? Both servers are on the same net. I get following error when trying: Restore failed for Server ‘PROGTSTSQLEXPRESS’. (Microsoft.SqlServer.Express.Smo) System.Data.SqlClient.SqlError: The backup set holds a backup [...]

Answer Question   |  August 29, 2008  12:12 PM
Backup, SQL Enterprise Manager, SQL Express, SQL Server backup and restore, SQL Server Management Studio