I must say I'd be amazed if that was the case, it's not just a few files it's skipping it's thousands. I've included a snippet from the server error log. >From what I understand, TSM is attempting to restore a file to a directory that dosn't yet exist. We have not as yet rstored a complete server to see what happens at the end but I've been told by IBM that TSM will not retry the files at the end of the restore so cannot see how they wuold be restored.
Ignore the dates, just noticed we hadn't set the date right on the server we were playing with. Thanks in advance. .........Rikk 19-08-2001 23:51:57 ANS1905E NetWare SMS error processing 'VOL1:/USERS/EverettV/WORK BITS/HSE Details/HS 10/form_hs10_-_annual_health_&_safety_training_and_competency_review (EQUINET) 20-02-2002.doc': (TSA500.NLM 5.5 315) The program's attempt to scan failed, probably because an invalid path was specified. 19-08-2001 23:51:57 ANS1905E NetWare SMS error processing 'VOL1:/USERS/EverettV/WORK BITS/HSE Details/HS 10/RMS HS10 Manager Annual Review 2001.doc': (TSA500.NLM 5.5 315) The program's attempt to scan failed, probably because an invalid path was specified. 19-08-2001 23:51:57 ANS1905E NetWare SMS error processing 'VOL1:/USERS/EverettV/WORK BITS/HSE Details/HS 10/RMS HS10B Manager Annual Review 2001.doc': (TSA500.NLM 5.5 315) The program's attempt to scan failed, probably because an invalid path was specified. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Rikk, Are you observing this behavior? When NetWare is restoring files which do not have a supporting directory structure, a temporary directory entry (i.e., no trustee information) is created by Novell's backup API; when the directory entries do come from the server at a later time they are restored over the temporary directory entry; the end result is that the files and directories are restored fully and correctly regardless of their ordering from the server. If you are not seeing this behavior, I would suggest talking to the service organization. Thanks, Jim J.P. (Jim) Smith TSM Client Development >>> -----Original Message----- From: Talafous, John G. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 31 July 2002 13:51 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Backing Up Dir's Along this thread... Are there any guidelines for retention and number of copies in the DIRMC management class? I've looked and looked and it seems the best scenario is to clone your management class with the longest retention. But, is this correct? John G. Talafous IS Technical Principal The Timken Company Global Software Support P.O. Box 6927 Data Management 1835 Dueber Ave. S.W. Phone: (330)-471-3390 Canton, Ohio USA 44706-0927 Fax : (330)-471-4034 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.timken.com ********************************************************************** This message and any attachments are intended for the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not forward, copy, print, use or disclose this communication to others; also please notify the sender by replying to this message, and then delete it from your system. The Timken Company ********************************************************************** **************************************************************************************************** Equitas Limited, 33 St Mary Axe, London EC3A 8LL, UK NOTICE: This message is intended only for use by the named addressee and may contain privileged and/or confidential information. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] and delete the message and any attachments accompanying it immediately. Equitas reserve the right to monitor and/or record emails, (including the contents thereof) sent and received via its network for any lawful business purpose to the extent permitted by applicable law Registered in England: Registered no. 3173352 Registered address above ****************************************************************************************************