Is it possible to backup a single file on an NDMP share?

[TacticalN8]

I am running Backup Exec 15 with Feature Pack 3.  My backups appear to be running properly.  However, I noticed that I am unable to restore a single file from directory that I have set up as a n NDMP CIFS share.  I can only restore the entire directory.  Is it possible to just restore a single file?

I can do this without any trouble on my Windows servers.

[Larry_Fine]

NDMP is different than Windows.  I believe that the ability to do single file restore depends upon the brand (and possibly the version) of the NDMP filer.  What NDMP filer are you using?

[TacticalN8]

I am backing up to an EMC Datadomain

The CIFS Shares are on an EMC VNXe 3150 SAN

[Colin_Weaver]

Are you backing up over CIFS OR using the NDMP option?

[TacticalN8 · Accepted solution]

I spoke with a Veritas Support Rep yesterday and it turns out that this is a know issue with Backup Exec 15 Feature Pack 3.  I was told that the issue would be fixed with the release of Feature Pack 4.

So for a workaround:

In order to restore a single file, we have to select "details view" during the restore process and then manually enter the path and filename (be sure to uncheck "Apply to subdirectories") and then hit ok.  It is a bit annoying to not be able to just check the box next to the file as we could previously but at least this works for now.  Hopefully FP4 will be coming soon.

[Gurvinder]

https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000105189 (known Issue link)