Backup log

[alkabten]

hi,

I have problem in the Backup log files , i'm running a batch file tha
will perform a backup for me but the problem it will not create any lo
file , I tried this switch with the command line >> /l:f it works fin
but it does not create any file for you.

so i don't want to read the log from the backup utility via repor
view. I want to read it from the file as in windows NT4.0

any solution ?

Thanks
Alkabte


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alkabte

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

hi,

I have problem in the Backup log files , i'm running a batch file that
will perform a backup for me but the problem it will not create any log
file , I tried this switch with the command line >> /l:f it works fine
but it does not create any file for you.

so i don't want to read the log from the backup utility via report
view. I want to read it from the file as in windows NT4.0

any solution ?

Thanks
Alkabten

- What backup program are you using?
- How do you know that it does not create a log file?

If you're using ntbackup.exe then I suggest you search
for files ending on .log on your hard disk. You'll probably
find them deep inside your personal profile folder.

 

[alkabten]

I'm using ntbackup.exe for windows 2000 server.
I can not find any *.log for my backup

does windows 2000 server create a log file ??
if there is any other way to solve this problem ?

Thanks
Alkabte


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alkabte

 

[Enkidu]

Yes, ntbackup does create a log file. It will be found in
C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data.

Look for files called backupXX.log where XX is a two digit number.

Cheers,

Cliff

 

[alkabten]

I found the path mentioned below in windows 2000 professional but
couldn't find it under windows 2000 server. It is totally differen
directory structure
But my question >> did microsoft build ntbackup utility that does no
create any log file. !!!

Yes, ntbackup does create a log file. It will be found >in
C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data.

Look for files called backupXX.log where XX is a two digit >number.

Cheers,
Clif

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alkabte

 

[Enkidu]

That IS the correct path if you have installed Win2000 from scratch. I
guess you have a machine that was upgraded from WinNT. Try replacing
C:\Documents and Settings with C:\WinNT\Profiles in that path.

NTBackup DOES create logfiles.

If all else fails search for files called "backup*.log" anywhere on
your disks.

Cheers,

Cliff

I found the path mentioned below in windows 2000 professional but i
couldn't find it under windows 2000 server. It is totally different
directory structure
But my question >> did microsoft build ntbackup utility that does not
create any log file. !!!

Yes, ntbackup does create a log file. It will be found >in
C:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Local Settings\Application
Data\Microsoft\Windows NT\NTBackup\data.

Look for files called backupXX.log where XX is a two digit >number.

Cheers,
Cliff

 

[alkabten]

if there is any way to have the log file . I can view the report fro
the backup utility but how can i read it from the log can i create
log for it.....


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alkabte

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Use this command:

notepad.exe "c:\documents and settings\ . . \ . . . \ backup09.log"