IVssComponent::SetBackupMetadata method (vswriter.h)
The SetBackupMetadata method sets backup metadata with the component.
A writer can call this method only during a backup operation.
This method cannot be called while handling a BackupComplete (CVssWriter::OnBackupComplete) or BackupShutdown (CVssWriter::OnBackupShutdown) event.
HRESULT SetBackupMetadata(
[in] LPCWSTR wszData
);
[in] wszData
A NULL-terminated wide character string that contains the backup metadata.
The following are the valid return codes for this method.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
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Successfully set the item. |
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One of the parameter values is not valid. |
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The caller is out of memory or other system resources. |
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Private metadata has already been written for this component. |
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This method was not called by a writer or, if called by a writer, it either was not called during a backup operation or was called while handling a BackupComplete or BackupShutdown event. |
SetBackupMetadata sets private, writer-specific metadata describing a backup operation.
The format need not conform to any VSS metadata specification.
| Requirement | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum supported client | Windows XP [desktop apps only] |
| Minimum supported server | Windows Server 2003 [desktop apps only] |
| Target Platform | Windows |
| Header | vswriter.h (include Vss.h, VsWriter.h) |
| Library | VssApi.lib |