We are constantly seeing problems with Windows VSS and systemstate backups. The recent "black Tuesday" updates has causes numerous Windows servers to start having backup problem where they previously worked just fine.
In most cases they require the VSS hotfixes/fixpacks, etc. The quickest fix is to simply stop systemstate backups since VSS patches usually require reboots. I bought up the issue of "have we ever restored the systemstate or any objects within" and the response was "No, Never". So I am wondering, how many folks here who backup Windows servers, include SYSTEMSTATE backups and why? -- *Zoltan Forray* TSM Software & Hardware Administrator Virginia Commonwealth University UCC/Office of Technology Services [email protected] - 804-828-4807 Don't be a phishing victim - VCU and other reputable organizations will never use email to request that you reply with your password, social security number or confidential personal information. For more details visit http://infosecurity.vcu.edu/phishing.html
