Windows 2000 Backup Problem

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Adam Hudson

Hi

I am having problems using Windows 2000 backup (ntbackup). I am backing up
to a tape drive. The backup tape model is a Seagate STT3401A. I have set the
backup to run once a week and backup all the files I have selected. All
files have no problem fitting on the backup tape. If you place a blank tape
in the backup works fine. When it runs the same time a week later I get the
following message:

"The operation was not performed because no unused media was available".

I want it to overright all data on the tape and start over again but no
matter what settings I seem to put in the same error occurs. If I format
the backup tape so it is blank again, the backup works fine but I shouldnt
have to do this to force it to overright all data on the tape.

Can anyone help me with my problem.

Thanks

Adam
 
Adam Hudson said:
Hi

I am having problems using Windows 2000 backup (ntbackup). I am backing up
to a tape drive. The backup tape model is a Seagate STT3401A. I have set the
backup to run once a week and backup all the files I have selected. All
files have no problem fitting on the backup tape. If you place a blank tape
in the backup works fine. When it runs the same time a week later I get the
following message:

"The operation was not performed because no unused media was available".

I want it to overright all data on the tape and start over again but no
matter what settings I seem to put in the same error occurs. If I format
the backup tape so it is blank again, the backup works fine but I shouldnt
have to do this to force it to overright all data on the tape.

Can anyone help me with my problem.

Thanks

Adam
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Hi

I am having problems using Windows 2000 backup (ntbackup). I am backing up
to a tape drive. The backup tape model is a Seagate STT3401A. I have set the
backup to run once a week and backup all the files I have selected. All
files have no problem fitting on the backup tape. If you place a blank tape
in the backup works fine. When it runs the same time a week later I get the
following message:

"The operation was not performed because no unused media was available".

I want it to overright all data on the tape and start over again but no
matter what settings I seem to put in the same error occurs. If I format
the backup tape so it is blank again, the backup works fine but I shouldnt
have to do this to force it to overright all data on the tape.
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I don't use ntbackup so I am just taking a stab at it. Somewhere in the
option settings should tell it to overwrite the tape.

BUT, this is not a good idea. If the tape gets an error, you have NO
backup. I would suggest using at least 3 tapes and rotate them.
 
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