Commvault topics

Hi everyone,With the current cybersecurity landscape, especially in the AI era where vulnerabilities and security threats are evolving rapidly, I’m interested to see how frequently other Commvault admins are updating their environments, particularly given the increasing number of security vulnerabilities and CVEs affecting software in general and Commvault. (https://documentation.commvault.com/securityadvisories/)So, how frequently noways do you normally perform a Maintenance Release update in your  customer-managed / self-hosted environments? In some cases, especially with complex Commvault environments involving multiple sites and components, a Maintenance Release upgrade can take several hours to complete and requires careful planning. Because of this, performing an update every month may not always be practical.It would be interesting to see what update frequency everyone is currently following. Best regards,Nikos

 Hi Commvault Team,We have configured NetApp NAS/NDMP backups in our Commvault environment.The same NetApp filer also contains Commvault Disk Library mount paths. We do not want these Commvault Disk Library volumes/directories to be included in the NDMP backup.We added the Disk Library path under:NDMP Subclient → Properties → Filters → Exclude these files/folders/patternsHowever, the Disk Library volume/path is still being included in the NDMP backup. How to avoid the disk library mount path exclusions. 

Hello,We are currently investigating whether Commvault SQL Server Agent supports connecting to Microsoft SQL Server using TLS with TDS 8.0 and Strict Encryption.Our environment is configured according to Microsoft's guidance for SQL Server strict encryption:SQL Server is configured with a valid trusted certificate. TDS 8.0 is enabled. Strict Encryption is enabled. Connections using SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) work successfully. Connections using PowerShell also work successfully.Reference: Connect to SQL Server with strict encryptionWhat we would like to know is:Does Commvault SQL Server Agent support connections using TDS 8.0? Does Commvault support Strict Encryption in the same way as SSMS and modern Microsoft SQL drivers? Which SQL client/driver version is used by Commvault when connecting to protected SQL Server instances? Is there any Commvault-specific configuration required to enable encrypted SQL Agent connections? Has anyone successfully protected SQL Servers that are

Dear can you please help me on this i am getting this on version running 11.28.68,Error Code: [91:145]Description: Unable to write data to the Virtual Disk [[NFS1] DENEUPRINT02_DR/DENEUPRINT02_DR.vmdk]. Please ensure that the proxy is able to communicate with the virtual machine host and that there is sufficient disk space available. Details: [One or more errors occurred while processing the request. (ERROR_ERRORS_ENCOUNTERED.774), Failed to write to vmdk (W32.774) (CV.0x1)]Source: deneucvma02, Process: vsrstNote: sufficient disk space is available

Error code: [18:183]Description: Failed with Oracle DB/RMAN error [RMAN-03002: failure of recover command at 10/04/2026 13:50:26 RMAN-07551: data file 17 must be restored or preplugin recovery must be completed ] i will try restore the database in place after the delete it from the oracle server.

Dear Community,  when is it planned to introduce support for LTO-10 Tapes? Best regards, Aleksandra 

I find all jobs in waiting state e the volume offline.I restart Media agent and the volume comeback online, but the jobs stay in waiting mode , then I try to restart the comvault server (LIUX - Roky), but the server don’t start anymore and in boot screen appear the fail error : Failed to start D-Bus Dbus system message BUS.

Our Web Server has the Microsoft 365 apps version of Outlook installed to facilitate email previews and PST exports.Recently, there were issues with exporting to PST, exports would work sometimes but not consistently. What appears to have fixed this issue is disabling auto-updates and then downgrading to 20228.20190 by running:cd %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\            OfficeC2RClient.exe /update user updatetoversion=16.0.20228.20190 Now I’m running into an issue previewing emails in Compliance Search, which is also sporadic. The Error says 'Preview not available'. I did a test and when just using the default wildcard search, I selected an email, and saw the preview. I then performed a search, selected the SAME email, and it said 'Preview Not Available. Is this also Outlook related? What version of Outlook are people running?

I want to extend the retention of jobs that ran on a specific date (September 25) for a specific client. If I select the jobs and click Retain, will I be able to perform a complete restore? Will the dependent jobs also be retained?What is the best way to do this?

Hi everyone,Our CommServe is a VMware VM with 32 GB RAM, but lately memory utilization is consistently around 90% as the environment grows. We have multiple VMware, Azure, AWS, OCI, LiveSync and Microsoft 365 environments, although the total number of VMs is not particularly high.SQL Server Maximum Server Memory is already configured at ~16 GB, so SQL is not consuming all available memory.  Would it be necessary to increase the CommServe all the way to 64 GB RAM, or would a lower intermediate value be sufficient to provide additional headroom?Since it is a VMware VM, we can increase RAM independently without necessarily increasing vCPU. CPU utilization is currently not a concern.What would you consider the best approach in this situation?Best regards,Nikos

We are using a self-hosted Commvault environment. Backup history reports show only about one backup cycle (roughly 14 days), even after testing 90- and 365-day retention periods. Older job history is unavailable, which prevents us from producing complete monthly backup reports.We understand that the older “Days to keep the successful backup job histories” setting is no longer available in current versions. We have opened a case with Commvault Support, but have not yet found a clear explanation or supported workaround.Has anyone else experienced this in a recent Commvault release? What is the supported way to retain successful backup job history for reporting after the older control was removed? Please include your Commvault version and any confirmed resolution.

How fresh install for version 11.44 on win and requirement for success process 

Hi everyone,We are currently facing a Commvault backup issue on Nutanix AHV.The initial problem was related to HotAdd / SCSI device detection on the Commvault Access Node. To fix that first issue, we had to add the following additional setting on the Access Node:VirtualServer\bEnableSCSIWLunDeviceCleaner = TrueAfter enabling EnableSCSIWLunDeviceCleaner, the initial HotAdd issue was resolved.The logs now confirm that the disk is correctly attached and opened:Disk [SCSI.0] is attached at [/dev/sdb]Opened [/dev/sdb] successfullyHowever, we are now facing a different issue when Commvault calls the Nutanix Data Protection APIs.The compute-changed-regions call returns:HTTP 401Invalid cookies present in the requestCommvault then reports:JWT Token has likely expired. Trying Discover cluster againDuring the new cluster discovery attempt, Nutanix returns:HTTP 429Failed to perform the operation as rate limit set by the API has been exceededPLAT-10003 - RATE_LIMIT_EXCEEDEDThen compute-changed-regi

Hi,Currently running HyperScale 1.5 which is EoL end of the year. With the current elevated price of hardware am looking into using AGP instead. At the moment the DDB and Index is stored on the HyperScale nodes. What options are there for hosting the DDB/Index when the HyperScale nodes are decommissioned?thanks in advance for any response/advice. 

Hello,one of our clients changes its job results directory by its own in a timespan of 2-3 weeks. We changed it manually to a different path but it always gets back to the software installation path. The client is a windows cluster client, not sure if this has something to do with it. I am also not sure if the new path is a UNC path because I dont have access to the client.  Thanks in advance

Dear Support Team,Kindly be informed that we are currently experiencing a backup error. Some of the servers are not completing the backup process successfully.Could you please investigate this issue and provide your support and advice on how to resolve it?Your prompt assistance would be highly appreciated.Thank you for your support.  

Hi,How to find backup of deleted VM (in VMware) in Command Center? I cannot find it under search or Protection section. The only way is to find the job when this VM was still there but it’s not always that easy.Is there any setting that make decomissioned VMs searchable? As always it was a lot easier to find it in classic Commcell Console - I just find it under vcenter group. Commvault 11.40.

Dear Team,We have configured the Nutanix Prism Element in the Metallic Commvault environment for VM backups.The configuration details are as follows:Nutanix Prism Element: Configured successfully in Commvault Nutanix User: Configured with User Admin, Cluster Admin, and Backup Admin roles Access Node: Configured within the Nutanix cluster for backup operations Connectivity: Validated successfully from the Access Node to the Nutanix Prism Element Ports Tested: TCP 9440, 2704, and 111 are reachable and working successfullyHowever, the VM backup is failing after approximately 20% progress with the following error:Error Code: [91:448]Error: Error opening the disks for virtual machine [abc]From the logs, we also observed the following errors: HTTP 401 - Authentication requiredHTTP 500 - Internal Server ErrorFailed to attach disk ... to proxyError opening the virtual machine disksWe have already validated the basic connectivity and the required ports from the Access Node to the Nutanix Prism

Hi everyone,I have the following environment: Commvault: v11.40.42 Tape drive: HPE Ultrium LTO-6 standalone tape drive I have a specific requirement and would like to know if Commvault supports this.I do not want to manage tape retention, tape order, or manually track which tape contains which backup.Instead, I want to configure a scheduled time (for example, every Sunday at 12:00 AM) so that when a tape is inserted into the standalone tape drive, Commvault will automatically delete/expire/erase all backup data on that tape at the scheduled time.For example: Tape is inserted into the standalone drive. The tape contains backup data from previous backup jobs. At the configured scheduled time, Commvault automatically removes/expires all backup data on that tape. I can then reuse the tape for new backups. Is this possible with Commvault v11.40.42?If it is possible, what would be the recommended configuration or workflow for a standalone tape drive?I'm specifically looking for a sol

Environment: Commvault 11.44 CU16, Kubernetes (Virtual Server) agent. Storage is a CSI driver with a working default VolumeSnapshotClass (snapshot-controller running). What works:Regular streaming backup of a K8s application group succeeds. It creates a native CSI VolumeSnapshot, streams the data to the MediaAgent, then deletes the transient snapshot.What I'm trying to do:Retain the CSI VolumeSnapshot as the backup copy so that RESTORE provisions the PVC directly from the snapshot (volume clone), instead of streaming files into a new empty PVC.Reason: The streaming restore re-applies metadata to the restored PVC and leaves the volume mount-root as root:root 0000, which breaks non-root workloads (e.g. a Postgres/CNPG pod running as a non-root uid crash-loops). Restoring from the snapshot would preserve the original permissions.What I've tried and where it fails:- Enabled IntelliSnap on the K8s subclient. The ONLY snapshot engine offered is "Virtual Server Agent Snap".- Snap backup fails

Hi All,I am observing random backup failures of different DB2 databases.All backups are started from DB2 via Command Line (Native Application Interface)The error is below:Error Code: [82:226]Description: Failed to send data to <MediaAgent>: Unable to set incremental storage policy. Jobs are running for storage policy.Source: <ClientName>, Process: DB2SBT There is no Incremental Storage policy configured to the Primary SP. The DB2 instance is configured to use the same SP for Data Backup , CLI Backup, Log Backup. Is this a case of contention when log backups are included in the db2 backup command issues by the DBA?Would a separate storage policy (backup plan) resolve the behaviour? Thanks.Ignes 

We have a primary copy which uses a deduplicated WORM enabled cloud storage pool as a target.Therefore we have frequent sealing of the DDB so the data can be aged and block references are cleaned up.I just recently discovered a client which for some reason had not started a synthetic full backup for two months despite being assigned to a plan where a synthetic full is configured.Because of that a whole DDB generation is now blocked from aging because of the cycle dependency.Is there an option to fix these kind of situations afterwards?I was thinking about a synthetic full backup which only uses incrementals up to a user defined time so the cycle stays short.As we are currently still on 11.40: I also read that there are improvements in data aging on WORM enabled pools which would enable pruning on job level rather than a whole DDB.Would this change already prevent my current situation in advance?From my understanding the DDB would still stay but only the blocks referenced by this one cl

Our customer is using Metalic. If we open the metalic interface and go to Hyperscale storage we are seeing an error: Is cannot be deleted. See failere below, according Arly there is an script to delete this error message.  Step 1: In an elevated Command Prompt on the CommServe, run: Qscript.exe f ScriptSetStoragePoolStatus.sqle -i 3 after placing the script in the Base directory.Source: Provided action item for HyperScale X storage pool status issue. Where can i find this script?                                                                        

My understanding is that the deduplication database is not used in a restore scenario.  Many years ago, I ran a restore without a DDB or IndexCache.  It had to rebuild the IndexCache as it went, and was terribly slow, but it worked.  I found some posts on here saying the same.Is there any official Commvault documentation that states this explicitly?Thank you!

Hello,We are planning an operating system upgrade for a physical Commvault All-in-One server and would like to hear from anyone who has completed a similar upgrade.Current configuration:Physical Cisco UCS C240 M5 server Windows Server 2016 Standard Commvault 11.40.67 Non-clustered CommServe The same server hosts the CommServe, MediaAgent, Web Server/Command Center and Workflow Engine components Local DDBs and disk-library mount paths are also hosted on this server The customer does not want to split the CommServe and MediaAgent roles or migrate them to new hardwareThe planned target is an in-place upgrade directly from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2025.Microsoft supports the direct upgrade path for a non-clustered server, and Commvault 11.40 supports Windows Server 2025. However, the exact procedure for an All-in-One server is not fully clear, especially because the same machine hosts both the CommServe and MediaAgent roles.I would appreciate feedback on the following:Has anyo