Server 2003 - NTBackup restore- only restores part of the file

[Guest Jason]

I have a backup tape that was written with Veritas backup exec. The on tape

catalog has been passworded (and the password was set up incorrectly, so I

don't know what it is).

Researching told me that Veritas uses MTF format, so NTBackup should (in

theory) read the tape.

 

I can get NTbackup to catalog the tape, no problem, but when it comes to

restoring, approx on third of the file is restored. NTbackup either then

stalls and does nothing, or claims it has successfully completed the restore.

 

1) As the tape formats compatible? Since the tape catalogs, I assume they

should be.

2) why does NTbackup only restore 1/3 of the file.

3) How do I get my restore (besides having to send the tape away)

[Guest Jason]

RE: Server 2003 - NTBackup restore- only restores part of the file

 

bump. anyone?

 

"Jason" wrote:

> I have a backup tape that was written with Veritas backup exec. The on tape

> catalog has been passworded (and the password was set up incorrectly, so I

> don't know what it is).

> Researching told me that Veritas uses MTF format, so NTBackup should (in

> theory) read the tape.

>

> I can get NTbackup to catalog the tape, no problem, but when it comes to

> restoring, approx on third of the file is restored. NTbackup either then

> stalls and does nothing, or claims it has successfully completed the restore.

>

> 1) As the tape formats compatible? Since the tape catalogs, I assume they

> should be.

> 2) why does NTbackup only restore 1/3 of the file.

> 3) How do I get my restore (besides having to send the tape away)