VSS Snapshot error
I'm having a problem with backup of Exchange public folders:
- AOFO: Initialization failure on: "\\$server\PUBLIC FOLDERS". Advanced Open File Option used: Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS).
V-79-10000-11219 - VSS Snapshot error. The volume or snapped volume may not be available or may not exist. Check the configuration of the snapshot provider, and then run the job again.
There are no problems with backing up any other information stores. I've noted, though, that there is an item that seems to be corrupted in the public folders; it refuses to back up and I can't seem to access it any other way:
Unable to open the item \\$server\PUBLIC FOLDERS\$Room Schedule\Day_xf8ff_Week_xf8ff_Month-166426484.EML - skipped.
I've used ESEUTIL and ISINTEG to check the public folder store for problems, and some were repaired, but the seemingly corrupted item persists, and so does the VSS error. I've done a lot of Googling on this issue and haven't found anything relevant.
Anyone run into anything like this?
Hello,
I hope this document helps : http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO24117
Another flaw of using a AOFO with Exchange agent is that, you wont be able to redirect restore the database. To redirect a snapshot you need the same server name, organisation name and same database name and database path !!
Thats why I normally call it not recommended :) But in the end its the users choice.
Hope your backups are still working, if yes request you to mark this as solution, incase no, you can still continue to post and we will be glad to help.