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Chamomile
Level 2
My issues is when cataloging the backup media to Backup Exec 12.5 which were created using our old Veritas 9.1 Backup Exec. Catalog jobs were successful but for some reason or another, the media could not be found in the catalog list.  Catalog info are not saved in the Catalog folder hence, Backup Exec would treat it as though the media to be restored have not yet been cataloged when in fact it had just completed. Why is it so? Is it really possible to catalog media from Veritas 9.1 to BE12.5?
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Optimus_Prime
Level 5
Partner
Cataloging of tape from Veritas 9.1 Backup Exec to 12.5 may or may not work since the catalog architecture is different. Kindly uncheck the box of  “beginning backup date” so you can enter the date of the earliest backup set that you want to appear in the selection list. By default, the selection list includes backup sets that were created in the last 30 days.

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Gilly-Bhoy
Level 6
Partner
Did you run an inventory on the 9.1 tapes before you ran the catalog?
If not do so and retry the catalog.

Gilly

Chamomile
Level 2
Yes I did run an inventory firs followed by catalog

Symboy
Level 6
Accredited Certified

One reason , I can think of 

If the catalog ran successfully with a byte count then it's definately reading the media . Only thing you can check is that there is a check box "Beginning backup date' in restore window . It will not show any data prior to that date . Since the tapes are old , you probably have that option selected and date specified . Try unchecking that option and see if that helps .


If in case , catalog runs successfully but does not give any byte count , Try moving it to the retired media , delete it and restart the services , Do an Inventory and run catalog again 


Let us know if the issue gets resolved and update the status of the thread accordingly.


Thanks
Zaki Khan 

Optimus_Prime
Level 5
Partner
Cataloging of tape from Veritas 9.1 Backup Exec to 12.5 may or may not work since the catalog architecture is different. Kindly uncheck the box of  “beginning backup date” so you can enter the date of the earliest backup set that you want to appear in the selection list. By default, the selection list includes backup sets that were created in the last 30 days.