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NAS backup completes successfully but generates errors related to file access.
NAS backup completes successfully but generates errors related to file access.

NAS backup completes successfully but generates errors related to file access.

Updated over 2 months ago

Problem Description:

NAS backup completes successfully but generates errors related to file access.

Traceback

Error can be seen in MissedFile.Log file. 

File = \\?\A:\z_D_o_N_o_t_D_e_l_e_t_e.txt, FileSize = 98, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\t\wombat - Shortcut.lnk, FileSize = 740, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\t\SCP server.lnk, FileSize = 765, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\t\socServer - Shortcut.lnk, FileSize = 765, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\t\collinOPS - Shortcut.lnk, FileSize = 978, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\t\SEP.lnk, FileSize = 933, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\t\DG docs and Video.lnk, FileSize = 942, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\t\DUO.lnk, FileSize = 882, Error = Access is denied.
File = \\?\A:\viewer(1).jnlp, FileSize = 3758, Error = Access is denied.

Cause

The errors are caused by missing or insufficient permissions on the specified files or folders, which prevent access during the backup process.

Resolution:

  1. Check and Adjust Permissions: Request the NAS administrator to:

    1. Review the current permissions on the problematic files and folders.

    2. Ensure that the credentials used via cred store OR nas device account havehas at least read permissions.

    3. Correct any discrepancies or missing permissions.

  2. To confirm the resolution:

    1. Mount or map the affected shares using the account configured in Phoenix.

    2. Verify that the files are accessible and that the correct permissions are applied.

  3. Rerun the Backup Job

    1. Initiate the backup job manually to see if it completes without the previous errors.

  4. Review Backup Logs

    1. Examine the new backup logs for any errors or warnings.

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