Opening Domino backups of an AS/400 tape on a Windows PC and converting the
Can anybody help us, please? We have the following problem: We received a backup tape of an AS/400 which contains some session with (presumably) save files containing Lotus Domino mailboxes. First question is: are these boxes nsf files and can they be opened by a Windows Notes client? The second question is: how can we [...]

Answer Question   |  June 9, 2011  6:04 AM
AS/400, AS/400 backup, Backup, Domino backup

Restoring a backup from Brightstor 12 server
Can we restore a backup from a Brightstor 12 server without the database? What would be the procedure for that?

Answer Question   |  June 7, 2011  2:29 PM
Backup, BrightStor, BrightStor ARCserve Backup 12, Database Backup, Database backup and recovery

Best practices for backing up Exchange server to a tape drive
What is the best practice when it comes to backing up an Exchange server, message stores and all, to a tape drive? Is NTbackup sufficient or should we look at backup exec or brightstore?

Answer Question   |  May 19, 2011  6:36 PM
Backup, Backup Exec, BrightStor, Exchange administration, Exchange Backup, NTBackup

System state data on Windows Server 2003
What is system state data and what can I use it for if my system fails? I am working on a Windows 2003 server and see the option under my NTBackup settings. Any ideas?

Answer Question   |  May 18, 2011  6:29 PM
Backup, NTBackup, NTBackup Configuration, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 Backup

AS/400 Daily Backup taking more time to complete
SAVCHGOBJ job taking around 3 hours to complete, earlier it was taking only 30 minutes. when i check the job lock i found OBJECT-Q04079N061, LIBRARY-QSPL, OBJECTTYPE-FILE PHY, MEMBERLOCK-YEY, is there anything to check to analyze the problem Please advice for taking the necessary steps Thanks in advance.

Answer Question   |  May 19, 2011  8:32 AM
AS/400, AS/400 backup, AS/400 backup and recovery, AS/400 jobs, Backup, iSeries

Error when opening Windows NT backup file from Windows Server 2000
When trying to open a Windows NT backup file from Windows Server 2000 on a Windows Server 2003 Standard R2 box I am unable to do it. It looks like it is going to start and then it closes and I get no errors.

Answer Question   |  June 7, 2011  7:36 PM
Backup, NT backup, Windows NT, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, Windows Server 2003 Standard R2

Error Msg Clean Tape in AS/400 backup
Our backup is failing due to an error message that states we need to clean TAP01. We used a tape cleaner, also tried a solvent on swabs, tried a brand new tape and still get the error message. Any suggestions?

Answer Question   |  April 20, 2012  7:59 PM
AS/400 backup, AS/400 backup and recovery, Backup, Tape Backups

Automating Windows Server 2008 R2 backup
Is it possible to automate a backup of a Windows Server 2008 R2 box with just built in software? Is there a step by step guide somewhere?

Answer Question   |  October 17, 2011  6:33 PM
Automated backup, Backup, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 Backup, Windows Server 2008 R2

Copy Library from one iSeries to Another via Ethernet
Is there an easier way to migrate libraries from one iSeries to another via Ethernet other than making a savf for each library and ftp the savf file to the other iSeries?

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  3:31 PM
AS/400 FTP, AS/400 Library, Backup, iSeries backup, SAVF

What backup strategy should we use?
Hi, We are about to implement backup solution for our own organization. we have IBM products. IBM storage DS 8100 with 10 Tb and IBM tape library TS3310. OS is installed on SAN and we do not have any virtual cloud. each server has one OS installed on it and all are Linux. I would [...]

Answer Question   |  May 2, 2011  6:04 PM
Backup, Backup Schedule, Backup Solution, Backup Strategy, Linux, Network Backup

Backup Windows 7 Auto Delete Old Backups
Win 7 Pro is backing up clients on the domain but filling the backup drive quickly. What is the best way to get older backup sets deleted? Should I use a different application?

Answer Question   |  May 6, 2011  3:52 PM
Backup, Windows 7, Windows 7 Administration, Windows 7 Professional

Windows SBS 2008 backups are failing
Why are my Windows Small Business Server 2008 backups failing? I see consistency check failed for component Microsoft Exchange. How can I get a solid backup?

Answer Question   |  November 21, 2011  6:20 PM
Backup, SBS 2008, SBS 2008 Error Messages, Windows Small Business Server

Restoring LTO3 tape without the app that backed it up
Is it possible to restore data on a LTO3 tape without the application (ArcServe2000) that backed it up?

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  4:41 PM
ArcServe, ARCserve Backup 12, Backup, LTO, LTO3 Tape Drive, Restore Database

Trouble getting LTO2 tape drive to compress backups on Backup Exec 2010
I am using Backup exec 2010 and I can not get my LTO2 tape drive to compress backups. The tapes and drive support 200/400 compressed but I can only store up to 200GB max.

Answer Question   |  April 12, 2011  4:39 PM
Backup, Backup Exec 2010, LTO, LTO2, Tape Backups, Tape Drive

Does Windows Server 2000 support Integration Services Hyper-V VSS writer?
Does Windows Server 2000 support Integration Services Hyper-V VSS writer?

Answer Question   |  April 4, 2011  7:41 PM
Backup, Hyper-V, Storage virtualization, VSS Backup, Windows Server 2000, Windows Server backup

Options for storage virtualization
I’d love any feedback on vendors or strategies for storage for my virtual machines. What should I consider when planning storage? What sort of budget can I expect?

Answer Question   |  April 11, 2011  7:38 PM
Backup, Storage, Storage management, Storage virtualization, Storage virtualization software, Virtualization, Virtualization strategies

Restore BRMS backup using native command line
I have an archive/backup done using BRMS from few years ago. These tapes were converted from one media to another. Now, we would like to restore the objects/libraries in this media using the RSTOBJ in iSeries. The problem were having is we cannot restore these object using native command. Is there a way in restoring [...]

Answer Question   |  April 5, 2011  10:09 PM
Backup, BRMS, BRMS Backup, iSeries, iSeries backup, iSeries data center

Backup and restoring a registry
How can I back up my registry? If I do back it up, how can I restore it when I need to? Can I selectively restore keys associated with specific applications? This is on Windows 7.

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2011  8:58 PM
Backup, Backup and restore, Registry, Windows 7, Windows Backup, Windows Registry

Windows 7 backup without software purchase
How can I backup my entire Windows 7 system for disaster recovery without buying any software?

Answer Question   |  March 31, 2011  1:54 PM
Backup, Backup and Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Windows 7, Windows 7 Administration, windows 7 backup, Windows Backup

BRMS Control Group failing to backup
Hi All,   Every day one of my control group is failing.When i look into the logs i found the below error. Couldn’t isolate the problem.Can anybody help me on this to make the CTLG successful. Message . . . . :   Error occurred processing exit command for control        group DAILY8.                                                               Cause . . . . [...]

Answer Question   |  April 7, 2011  12:32 PM
AS/400, AS/400 backup, AS/400 backup and recovery, AS/400 Control Group, Backup, BRMS, BRMS Control Group, iSeries, V6R1