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Windows Server Backup with application-level on a core edition server

Hello, We deployed new domain controllers on Windows Server 2022 core edition on virtual servers. For the backup, in the past we were using Veeam Backup with the “application-aware” option. With this new implementation we can no longer use Veeam Backup…

Windows
Windows
A family of Microsoft operating systems that run across personal computers, tablets, laptops, phones, internet of things devices, self-contained mixed reality headsets, large collaboration screens, and other devices.
4,770 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-02-27T19:53:11.6566667+00:00
Julien Rivoire 20 Reputation points
accepted 2024-02-29T15:04:29.3366667+00:00
Julien Rivoire 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Writers are getting failed with the following event id 12292,13

Backups are getting failed continuously because of VSS writers are not stable. Its generating the following events 12292 and 13

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-02-27T09:27:23.3766667+00:00
Singaravelu,Vinoth,IN-Coimbatore 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-02-29T06:17:28.7966667+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 29,971 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

How do I get the VSS SQL writer to rebuild needed configuration?

Hello Q & A We have a rather odd situation on our hands. A server 2016 machine was setup years ago to run our Active Directory Sync Service. Back then, the server was a regular machine without a specific role, and the ADSync Service was setup running…

SQL Server
SQL Server
A family of Microsoft relational database management and analysis systems for e-commerce, line-of-business, and data warehousing solutions.
12,760 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-02-27T08:10:16.6066667+00:00
Alexander Lindberg 1 Reputation point
6 answers

External Hard Drive Not Recognized by PC (Windows 11) and Files History Will Not Turn On.

I am unable to back up my files to my external hard drive which is my goal before it goes in for repairs. I cannot turn it on because it is grayed out. It continues to tell me it has already backed up information. The external hard drive device cannot be…

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
Windows 11
Windows 11
A Microsoft operating system designed for productivity, creativity, and ease of use.
8,232 questions
asked 2022-12-27T01:45:47.67+00:00
SB 1 Reputation point
answered 2024-02-16T18:51:36.0566667+00:00
Ciessau, Matt 0 Reputation points
0 answers

My backup using Acronis fail using VSS. How do i fix the following error with the 'Sqlserverwriter' with Sate [8] Failed Last error: Non-retryable error

Running vssadmin list writers Gave the following: Writer name: 'SqlServerWriter' Writer Id: {a65faa63-5ea8-4ebc-9dbd-a0c4db26912a} Writer Instance Id: {df11f587-5b76-4f12-ba71-f665d4503c5b} State: [8] Failed Last error: Non-retryable error

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-02-08T20:21:48.37+00:00
Peter Wild 0 Reputation points
2 answers

Facing issue to restore system image "Windows Server 2008 R2" Error 0x800424241

Dear experts, We are facing a issue to restore a windows system image recovery. We have a Dell Server T430 with operating system of Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 (RAID1). In order to recover from backup, I inserted the installation CD, launched “repair”,…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,173 questions
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server Setup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Setup: The procedures involved in preparing a software program or application to operate within a computer or mobile device.
241 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-11T15:16:43.5666667+00:00
Malik Irfan Shahzad 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-02-06T13:04:40.7066667+00:00
Net Runner 505 Reputation points
2 answers

[BUG]VSS writer trigger event when for non configure folders

I am running windows server backup tool and vsswriter.exe In vsswriter config I configured c:\writerData path and with windows server backup tool I backup D:\testfolder, here I am still getting Onfreeze and all other event on writer console Is that…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,173 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-05T06:57:32.66+00:00
Dinesh Datir 0 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-02-05T10:16:17.29+00:00
Daniel Nashed 0 Reputation points
1 answer

Adding Windows Server Backup Feature Failed

Hi, Is there a solution to this problem? Not working even after enabling NLB. Windows 2019.

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
3,471 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-02-01T23:38:14.1566667+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
edited an answer 2024-02-02T06:04:52.92+00:00
Hania Lian 8,121 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers

Azure Mabs usage as third offsite backup location

Hi, I already have a mabs setup backing up my vmware environment to azure and a offsite server. I want a third offsite backup location, can this be configured with mabs? can I use the same azure backup service vault for this second mabs server or must…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,132 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-25T08:41:10.63+00:00
Elias 0 Reputation points
edited a comment 2024-01-31T17:02:57.1933333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 38,081 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

Restore FSMO DC

Hi Support, I have DC1 (FSMO) and DC2 in out AD and it have backup everyday. We need to restore the DC1 from 2 days ago. As the DC1 didn't update after restore, do it will sync the information from DC2 automatically? Or any additional step we need to…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,173 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,899 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-30T09:46:02.3333333+00:00
Chong 846 Reputation points
accepted 2024-01-31T11:27:59.64+00:00
Chong 846 Reputation points
5 answers

Backup Console Missing

Hi, Is there a bug in Windows Server 2019 that hides Windows Server Backup Console even though it is installed? Thanks.

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-15T19:28:46.5233333+00:00
create share 646 Reputation points
commented 2024-01-22T02:46:21.4633333+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 29,971 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
2 answers One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

How to backup a failing DC VM prior to repairs, 2012r2

I have a 2012R2 host running a 2012r2 DC.  I am using Arcserve SPX for backups.  My backups won’t boot.  Arcserve support has discovered errors with the DC as noted: Arcserve Case Notes: [Findings] Disk\volume corruption found from the Windows system…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,173 questions
Active Directory
Active Directory
A set of directory-based technologies included in Windows Server.
5,899 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,547 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-17T16:22:17.98+00:00
Chris Head 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-01-18T20:44:55.6866667+00:00
Chris Head 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Hyper-V Domain Controller Boot Issues.  How to Backup prior to running chkdsk

Good Morning, I have a 2012R2 host running a 2012r2 DC.  I am using Arcserve SPX for backups.  My backups won’t boot.  Arcserve support has discovered errors: Arcserve has asked me to run chkdsk /f /r.  This is my PDC and file server. I want to create a…

Windows Server
Windows Server
A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.
12,173 questions
Hyper-V
Hyper-V
A Windows technology providing a hypervisor-based virtualization solution enabling customers to consolidate workloads onto a single server.
2,547 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-17T16:50:44.7866667+00:00
Chris Head 20 Reputation points
answered 2024-01-18T05:20:30.6966667+00:00
Ian Xue (Shanghai Wicresoft Co., Ltd.) 29,971 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
0 answers

Shutdown VMWare VM pre backup DPM 2022

I have been searching for a way to script a shutdown of a vm prior to backup in System Center Data Protection Manager. The esxi guest has pci pass through so it cannot be backed up while its on. are there any examples of how to get this done?

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2022-07-21T13:16:05.943+00:00
jpcapone 1,301 Reputation points
edited the question 2024-01-17T19:15:03.7633333+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 38,081 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
6 answers

Can't connect to SMB share "Windows cannot access"

I use my NAS for backups (truenas), with an SMB share. I reset my PC recently and added it like normal. Worked fine. However, after a day it stopped working and I was unable to connect to it. Now when I try to connect to it I get this: It works…

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
2,274 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2022-04-17T20:06:07.573+00:00
Askejm ​ 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-01-12T02:07:28.17+00:00
Pascalino 0 Reputation points
1 answer

My Authenticator app help

Hi, my s22 ultra is damaged. I had a lot of accounts set up thru authenticator app and now that I'm using my old galaxy note 8, I'm unable to access my apps because they aren't saved or activated in the app. Please help me reactivate the passwords to…

Microsoft Authenticator
Microsoft Authenticator
A Microsoft app for iOS and Android devices that enables authentication with two-factor verification, phone sign-in, and code generation.
5,538 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2024-01-09T00:43:35.9133333+00:00
GOLDEN CHILD 0 Reputation points
answered 2024-01-09T07:09:58.1666667+00:00
Vahid Ghafarpour 18,125 Reputation points
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

DPM upgrade from 1809 to 2022 Fails

When attempting to upgrade DPM 1809 to 2022 it fails the prerequisites check with the following error: This DPM server is using a shared library.Disable library sharing by running the following commands and run the program again. …

Microsoft System Center
Microsoft System Center
A suite of Microsoft systems management products that offer solutions for managing datacenter resources, private clouds, and client devices.
838 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2023-12-31T00:11:02.5566667+00:00
JC77 20 Reputation points
commented 2024-01-03T01:39:14.05+00:00
JC77 20 Reputation points
1 answer

Suggestions for Cost Effective Backup Solution for Long Retention

Hi, I would like to seek your suggestions for effective and cost efficient way to set-up a Backup that will handle the following requirements below: Backup Retention Period 10 Years at least Cold Backup 7 days Snapshot retention We are fully on…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,132 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2023-12-26T10:06:46.94+00:00
Champ 1 Reputation point
commented 2024-01-02T07:14:45.3566667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 38,081 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
0 answers

AzureOfflineBackupDiskPrep fails with Unable to import Azure moduls

I am attempting to do an offline backup to create a seed drive to ship to MS. I am following this guide: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/backup/backup-azure-backup-import-export I get all the way to Prepare SATA drives and ship to Azure. I have…

Azure Backup
Azure Backup
An Azure backup service that provides built-in management at scale.
1,132 questions
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2023-12-29T07:12:52.4033333+00:00
Shena Komura 60 Reputation points
commented 2023-12-29T19:04:41.2466667+00:00
SadiqhAhmed-MSFT 38,081 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
1 answer One of the answers was accepted by the question author.

wbadmin: The server threw an exception

I migrated (all) my server disks to a new system, including an external USB-connected HDD used for backups. That went (mostly) well, but I have a problem with Windows Server Backup. When I start the wbadmin console, under Local Backup I get the…

Windows Server Backup
Windows Server Backup
Windows Server: A family of Microsoft server operating systems that support enterprise-level management, data storage, applications, and communications.Backup: A duplicate copy of a program, a disk, or data, made either for archiving purposes or for safeguarding valuable files from loss should the active copy be damaged or destroyed.
452 questions
asked 2020-11-01T16:07:06.813+00:00
Marcus Büttemeyer 376 Reputation points
commented 2023-12-26T14:45:29.2966667+00:00
Tilman Harendt 0 Reputation points