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Use: bperror -U -backstat -s info -hoursago <TimeFrame>

Plus, be sure to turn off anti-virus software during the restore.

They may well be related to the "BUG" in FP6. I never went that route as far too many people experienced timeout issues. The only solution I know of - Upgrade to v5MP1 or downgrade to v4.5FP5

You can manually create the directory or directories that you need. The need to reside in netbackup/logs. There is a script already there that you can sinply execute but it will create all the log directories and I generally only use a few so I just create those few that I need. If the...

It all depends on the type of policies? Are they frequency based or calendar based? If frequency based - What are the specifics in terms of backup window, frequency and retention?

Turn off multiplexing then and ensure that "Allow Multiple Data Streams" is selected.

Not sure why you do not get any instances as the instances are defined by the devices configured in NetBackup. As long as you have a tape device on the server AND it is configured ont he master server, the instance should show up.

Manufacturers are not an issue. Where there might be problems is with LTO Gen2 tapes going to an LTO Gen1 drive - Will not work. Gen1 tapes being read ona Gen2 drive - Should work just fine but ... The final say is in the manufacturer in their compatibility.

You specify that through the GUI when you set up your catalog backup.

If NT - Yes, If Unix - No.

Not necessarily - It may not be finding the tape correctly depending on where you are running hte command from. Change the command to: bpimmedia -mediaid <TapeNumber> -L -M <Master server>

And I got a different response from another tech??? I do not think they even know what they are doing on this issue??

Have you checked the media in question to see exactly what images are on it? Maybe there is an oracle stream with an infinity retention? Use the command bpimmedia -mediaid <TapeNumber> -L To see what images are on the specific tape.

This is normal - Unfortunately. For us, when this happens, I reboot the master server. Sounds strange but appears to be the only resolution.

For the specific policy, under the general tab you must ensure that you select "Allow Multiple Data Streams". UNder the "Backup Selections" tab you need to break the client down into NEW_STREAMS. That way, each stream will go to another tape device. If you want E-Drive, for example, to go to...