The backup file contains unrecognized data and cannot be used
MartinF
lost data. To my horror when I tried to do the restore I received the message
listed above when I try to perform the restore.
I'm running SBS 2003 SP1. The version of NTBackup is 5.2.3790.1830. I can
catalog the file OK. The backup file is on a hard drive in another part of
the building rather than on tape. I've looked at the newsgroups for words of
wisdom and most of the comments reference trying to access the file with a
different OS that it was created with, this was not the case.
I have looked at other bkf files that have been recently created and there
all experience the same problem so I don't think it is a simple disk
corruption I'm thinking more of a software issue but I have been wrong
before.
Any words of wisdom would be welcome.
Thanks
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Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
2003 SP1 before you attempted the restore of the backup file?
Backing Up and Restoring Windows Small Business Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=487736F8-F6F5-436D-A82D-0C8D66E2A634&displaylang=en
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"MartinF" <Mar...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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CO-DBA-SC-EL
reinstalling the base stuff and patches before restoring, in the hope that
*maybe* you did it just right and restore will be possible?
Just wondering. Actually, still wondering whether SBS is worth the risks to
a small business.
C_O
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MartinF
not to restore my OS. The version of NTBackup that created the file was the
same that as the one I am using for the restore.
I have included the log file of the backup job in case it may shed some
light on things. Note that it VERIFIED fine!!!
/31/2005 11:00 PM
-------------------------------
Date: 8/31/2005
Time: 11:00 PM
User: SYSTEM
-------------------------------
Backup Runner started.
Launching NTBackup: ntbackup.exe backup "@C:\Program Files\Microsoft Windows
Small Business Server\Backup\Small Business Backup Script.bks" /d "SBS Backup
created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM" /v:yes /r:no /rs:no /hc:off /m normal /j
"Small Business Server Backup Job" /l:s /f "\\Homedesk2\BigDisk (F)\Backup
Files\Small Business Server Backup (01).bkf" /UM
NTBACKUP LOG FILE: C:\Documents and Settings\SBS Backup User\Local
Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data\backup02.log
=====================<BEGIN NTBACKUP LOG FILE>=====================
Backup Status
Operation: Backup
Active backup destination: File
Media name: "Small Business Server Backup (01).bkf created 8/31/2005 at
11:00 PM"
Volume shadow copy creation: Attempt 1.
Backup (via shadow copy) of "C: "
Backup set #1 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Media name: "Small Business Server Backup (01).bkf created 8/31/2005 at
11:00 PM"
Backup Type: Normal
Backup started on 8/31/2005 at 11:04 PM.
Backup completed on 8/31/2005 at 11:55 PM.
Directories: 3631
Files: 65726
Bytes: 11,538,297,850
Time: 50 minutes and 35 seconds
Backup (via shadow copy) of "D: Data"
Backup set #2 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Media name: "Small Business Server Backup (01).bkf created 8/31/2005 at
11:00 PM"
Backup Type: Normal
Backup started on 8/31/2005 at 11:55 PM.
Backup completed on 9/1/2005 at 12:31 AM.
Directories: 2183
Files: 36296
Bytes: 13,190,240,939
Time: 36 minutes and 20 seconds
Backup of "HOMESVR2\Microsoft Information Store\First Storage Group"
Backup set #3 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Media name: "Small Business Server Backup (01).bkf created 8/31/2005 at
11:00 PM"
Backup Type: Normal
Backup started on 9/1/2005 at 12:31 AM.
Backup completed on 9/1/2005 at 12:36 AM.
Directories: 4
Files: 5
Bytes: 1,714,594,300
Time: 4 minutes and 50 seconds
Backup (via shadow copy) of "System State"
Backup set #4 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Media name: "Small Business Server Backup (01).bkf created 8/31/2005 at
11:00 PM"
Backup Type: Copy
Backup started on 9/1/2005 at 12:36 AM.
Backup completed on 9/1/2005 at 12:39 AM.
Directories: 248
Files: 2823
Bytes: 604,863,992
Time: 2 minutes and 51 seconds
----------------------
Verify Status
Operation: Verify After Backup
Active backup destination: File
Active backup destination: \\Homedesk2\BigDisk (F)\Backup Files\Small
Business Server Backup (01).bkf
Verify of "C:"
Backup set #1 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Verify started on 9/1/2005 at 12:39 AM.
Verify completed on 9/1/2005 at 12:55 AM.
Directories: 3631
Files: 65726
Different: 0
Bytes: 11,538,297,850
Time: 15 minutes and 34 seconds
Verify of "D:"
Backup set #2 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Verify started on 9/1/2005 at 12:55 AM.
Verify completed on 9/1/2005 at 1:06 AM.
Directories: 2183
Files: 36296
Different: 0
Bytes: 13,190,240,939
Time: 11 minutes and 35 seconds
Verify of "HOMESVR2\Microsoft Information Store\First Storage Group"
Backup set #3 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Verify started on 9/1/2005 at 1:06 AM.
Verify completed on 9/1/2005 at 1:07 AM.
Directories: 4
Files: 0
Different: 0
Bytes: 1,714,594,300
Time: 1 minute and 23 seconds
Verify of "System State"
Backup set #4 on media #1
Backup description: "SBS Backup created on 8/31/2005 at 11:00 PM"
Verify started on 9/1/2005 at 1:07 AM.
Verify completed on 9/1/2005 at 1:08 AM.
Directories: 248
Files: 2823
Different: 0
Bytes: 604,863,992
Time: 34 seconds
----------------------
=======================<END NTBACKUP LOG FILE>=====================
NTBackup finished the backup with no errors.
Backup ended at Thursday, September 01, 2005 1:08 AM
Backup Runner finished.
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Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
(01).bkf) to your server, or an external drive attached to your server, and
then try to restore it from there? I'm thinking maybe a mapping,
permissions or ownership problem.
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"MartinF" <Mar...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]
In news:uEgfHtPs...@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl,
CO-DBA-SC-EL <dx6...@ostyn.com> typed:
> What's the point of a full system backup if you have to spend hours
> reinstalling the base stuff and patches before restoring, in the hope
> that *maybe* you did it just right and restore will be possible?
Well, it's not supposed to be a guessing game - one should always do test
restores periodically, and do a test disaster recovery restore to make sure
one knows how. Third party backup software can also allow one to do a 'bare
metal' restore.
>
> Just wondering. Actually, still wondering whether SBS is worth the
> risks to a small business.
As opposed to what? Any system can have problems. And hardware can fail.
Much depends on the quality of the hardware, the skillset of the people who
set it up, etc.
MartinF
wasn't able to select the file, very wierd, I browsed from the ntbackup,
selected the file and hit next, the response was that no file was selected.
Not being put off I changed the permissions of the directory, and the files
on my remote backup disk where the backup files resided, to all for everyone.
Retried the backup procedure and received the same message as I originally
posted.
Could I be using an incorrect/old ntbackup version? I'm currently running
5.2.3790.1830.
Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
the workstation that contains the backup files (as a domain admin) and push
(copy) the "(01) backup file" to the server?
On the (01) backup file, make sure the Backup Operators group,
Administrators group and System all have Full Control in the Security
permissions tab. Maybe even add Domains Admin group with Full Control. You
may even want to check ownership on the Backup folder and have your domain
admin account "take ownership" of it.
Also, in the Restore and Manage Media tab in NTBackup, before you attempt to
select the target file, can you catalog the (01) backup file, then proceed
with the restore? (Tools | Catalog a backup file)
You might also try mapping \\Homedesk2\BigDisk (F)\Backup Files to
your server and then try to access it as a drive letter.
You might also try adding your user account to the Backup Operators Security
Group on the server.
And try logging into the server console for the restore (not through a
remote desktop session).
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Just in case you are unable to restore the data from backup, it's best
that you don't mess with your D: drive. You may need to use a data
recovery service if your data is critical.
If you want to try recovering files from the D: drive, you might try
the freeware program NTFS-reader. There are a few other free tools out
there for data recovery. Here's a small roundup:
http://free-backup.info/data-recovery-software.htm
Good luck!
MartinF
directory and the users directory back to their previous positions. I had to
go back to a previous days backup but I am still claiming (a sort of victory).
I have a couple of follow up questions: I am getting a C1041724 error
message when I try and restart the mailbox store. I'm seaching the net for
possible answers as I type. Also I need to remount my users directory to
<server>/users. Do I just set up a share and if so what permissions. Sorry
for the stupid question but I feel my brain has turned to jelly with some
serious lack of sleep :)
Thanks
MartinF
onto that. I have mounted the bad one on another computer and I am to restore
the files that way as well. I went a purchased Restorer 2000 which seems to
get some of the files but it is VERY slow. Have you had any success with the
s/w you provided in the link?
Wondering
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Martin Fellows
Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
1) Which part(s) of what I suggested fixed the problem?
2) And maybe this will help with the Exchange problem...
Mounting a Database After Restore Fails with Error Message c1041724
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;[LN];Q253931
3) User Folders
Hmmm.. the backup should have recreated the "User Shared Folder" for you
(along with it's permissions). If not, here's a link with the defaults:
Default User Shared Folder permissions...
http://msmvps.com/bradley/archive/2004/12/08/23026.aspx
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exchange and everything came up fine after that. I'm still in shock of the
data that I lost. I am using other tools to try recover them from the faulty
disk.
So that I can try and prevent this happening again, what should be the
permissions on the backup directory on the other computer that I'm writing my
backups to?
Thanks again
Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
ADMINISTRATORS with "Full" permissions. You may even want to add the Backup
Operators group with Full permissions.
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