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Possible to Backup W2K12 Volume via W2K8R2 Mapped Drive?

VictorCharlesEd
Level 3

Is it possible to backup a W2K12 volume by sharing it and having a W2K8R2 server map it as as network drive?

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Yasuhisa_Ishika
Level 6
Partner Accredited Certified

It will work as far as CIFS share works with w2k8 client. Please note that you have to specify backup target in UNC form. Drive mapping is valid per logon session, so NetBackup Client Service can not access to share with drive letter.

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Yasuhisa_Ishika
Level 6
Partner Accredited Certified

It will work as far as CIFS share works with w2k8 client. Please note that you have to specify backup target in UNC form. Drive mapping is valid per logon session, so NetBackup Client Service can not access to share with drive letter.

VictorCharlesEd
Level 3

Thanks again Yasuhisa, you're an invaluable resource to these forums!