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I would like to know if there are ways to restrict restoration user permission from AUX copies and only allow the restores from the Primary copy. 

Azure Data Studio is currently installed on all of our CommServe / Standby CommServe instances, likely as part of the SQL Management Studio installation. While I can see reference to Azure Data Studio within the “Third Party Applications Installed by the Commvault Installer” page, I haven’t found anything to suggest it is actually required. Can it just be uninstalled?

Is there a way to register clients from the console that are on the other side of a gateway and have no direct access to the Commserver? We are planning to install decoupled packages before a migration and thoguht would be easier for use to be able to add the clients vs having to log into the 100s of servers to run the “simcallwrapper.exe” command on each server. 

Sql always on Admin can no longer see incremental backup in SQL management studio, only see full backups Are there any special settings?   

if i put the file system archive the for 60 days , how does commvault retention works ? is it like what ever file deleted from the fileserver will be kept for 60 days or whatever it archived will be kept for 60 days 

Hi Vaulters, We recently installed CommServe version 11.36.6 on Linux (Rocky) and configured our libraries. However, we noticed that the CommServe DR backup is not running automatically with its default schedule (Daily at 10:00 AM). In previous versions, we were able to adjust this through the CommServe DR storage policy and its default schedule policy in the CommCell Console.Since version 11.36 only provides access to the Command Center, we can’t check the CommServe DR storage policy or locate the default schedule. This has left us a bit stuck.From the screenshot below, you can see there’s no option to view the schedule or the CommServe DR storage policy. Even through the CLI, we confirmed that the storage policy and schedule exist.Any tips on correctly configuring the CS DR backup to run with its default Storage Policy and Schedule? We’d prefer to avoid creating a dedicated Plan or making additional customizations.Regards.

i am trying install the package directly on the cliient , after giving the commserv name or ip it says connection failed   8400 anf 8403 is open , i can telnet to commserv from the machine  only these ports are allowed  below are the installation logs   6576  14    02/10 13:30:58 ### ### ### - Firewall daemon initialized. Client Ports recieved: nClientPort4=49833, nClientPort6=49836.6576  14    02/10 13:30:58 ### ### ### - Firewall daemon started.6576  14    02/10 13:30:58 ### ### ### - Initializing firewall standalone mode: bDaemonMode=True, nPort4=49833, nPort6=49836, szInstallConfigFileName=C:\Program Files\Commvault\ContentStore\Base\FwConfigInstall.txt, szConfigFileName=C:\Program Files\Commvault\ContentStore\Base\FwConfig.txt, szConfigLocalFileName=C:\Program Files\Commvault\ContentStore\Base\FwConfigLocal.txt6576  14    02/10 13:30:58 ### ### ### - Firewall standalone mode is set6576  14    02/10 13:30:58 ### ### ### - Check firewall connection: bFirewallStarted=True, bCSTunnelU

Configuring a schedule policy that follows;INC - everyday (except the 15th)Synthetic Full on the 15th with Run Incremental Before SF The issue I am seeing is that, first when I initially create the schedule policy, I can actually see the option to run INC before SF and I select it as desired. When I got back to review my settings, the “Run Incremental Backup” is not selected anymore and its grayed out preventing me from selecting it. AM I missing something here?This is for File System *Windows and Linux and CS Version 11.32.76Thanks

I ran an rman validate for an standalone instance to verify aux copy. Where in the rman log it specifies that I select an aux copy instead of the primary copy? Rman Script:[run {allocate channel ch1 type 'sbt_tape'PARMS="SBT_LIBRARY=/u02/commvault/Base/libobk.so, BLKSIZE=1048576 ENV=(CV_mmsApiVsn=2,ThreadCommandLine= -cn docemgcdacs01 -cs docapgalaxy)"TRACE 0;send " -jm 131082 -a 2:-1 -cl 72 -ins 74 -at 22 -j 771848 -jt 771848:2:1:0:0:27868 -rcp 3 -ms 2 -p 1 -oscAppId 401  -useCvNwSrv";restore  controlfile  from 'c-3165165137-20250204-02'  validate;}exit;]Rman Log:[Recovery Manager: Release 19.0.0.0.0 - Production on Tue Feb 4 13:59:06 2025Version 19.25.0.0.0Copyright (c) 1982, 2019, Oracle and/or its affiliates.  All rights reserved.RMAN> connect target *connected to target database: EMGCDB (DBID=3165165137)using target database control file instead of recovery catalogRMAN> run {2> allocate channel ch1 type 'sbt_tape'3> PARMS="SBT_LIBRARY=/u02/commvault/Base/libobk.so, BLK

We have many branch offices with auxcopy jobs running regularly onto a local standalone tape drive.As we don’t know exactly when someone is swapping the tape on site, the schedule runs continous every two hours.This results in many jobs in waiting state with “Media is already assigned” messages which also appear in our Event reporting for these jobs every 5 minutes.Besides the reporting I got told (and also verified) that the drive constantly ejects the tape and pulling it back every 5 minutes in which results in additional wear. I was wondering if there is some option to just stop the job if there is a full tape already detected in the drive.I tried out some options like “Do not attempt to load ejected media” or “check for media change in drive every X minutes” but nothing seems to impact this behaviour. Is there something I am overlooking here?

Hello everyone,I am currently facing challenges while attempting to restore the CommServe database on a new host following the Disaster Recovery procedures outlined in Commvault's documentation. Below are the details of my setup, the steps I followed, and the errors encountered during the process.Context:Commvault Version: 11.28 Operating System: Windows Server 2012 R2 Source Server: Original CommServe is no longer functional. Target Server: New host configured to take over as the production CommServe.  Target Operation Systeme : Windows Server 2019 SQL Instance: azur1-mybackupservertarget\Commvault DR Backup Files Path: D:\Migration Commvault lab\DR\SET_14395I am using the CSRecoveryAssistant.exe tool in "Recovery" mode to restore the database. While most steps appear to complete successfully, I encounter critical errors during post-recovery operations that prevent the restoration from finalizing.Steps Followed:Configured the new server as the production CommServe. Stopped all Commvau

Sorry but the circular looping and vagueness of this topic has be a bit baffled as to the instruction on this page which says “ Create a dedicated, non deduplicated storage policy for the LiveSync operation. Create the storage policy using a MediaAgent available in the standby site. “. Then on this page “ A Commvault created default server plan for CommServe LiveSync uses a non-deduplication storage and a worm copy. To use a server plan other than the default, ensure that you are using a non-deduplication storage. “Well, I have installed the second instance on the primary and both instances on the standby but where does this “dedicated” SP come into play?What if I don’t have an MA in the “standby site” as the goal is to just have the failover capability for the CS, not actual DR needing a dedicated MA?If I already have a non-deduped SP which could be used for LiveSync - can that be used or does it have to be dedicated? I mean if reusing an SP is OK then why would the docs say you need

Hi all! I am trying to expand my knowledge as much as possible!Unfortunately, I do not have access to any kind of lab environment within my employer's structure...So, my idea was to create a small Commvault environment within my home lab—I do have a small home setup.The problem is the license. I would like to experiment with media agents, storage configurations, schedules, and other features—basically, most of Commvault’s functionalities. However, the very first issue I encountered is that I cannot even use the Commvault CommCell Console without applying a valid license…Is there a way to aquire any kind of lab/test license for home lab? 

Hi,when creating PLANs in CommandCenter, I’m not able to verify the parameters used for the backup frequencies entered, in the audit trail report.If modifying backup frequencies of a PLAN, the modifications done do not show up in the audit trail.Is there a special setting available/required to make configuration changes done via CommandCenter fully visible in the audit trail ?(running on 2023e / V11.32.71)rgdsKlaus

I updated my Commserve from 10.34.47 to 10.36.35 today but it’s now failing to update my Ransomware protected Linux Media Agent running on Rocky 9.4 (following this guide  for the upgrade) cvd.log show this:********************************************************************************* Machine    : backupma:backupma (backupma) (Instance001) ** IP Addrs   : x.x.x.x                                                    ** Module     : cvd                                                             ** Commserver : backupcs:backupcs                                ** Version    : 11.36.35                                                        ** Date       : 2025/01/30 (-03 GMT-03:00)                                      ** OS Type    : Linux 5.14.0-427.42.1.el9_4.x86_64                              *********************************************************************************but Commserve is still showing: logs for the update job: Machine : backupcs3File : JobManager.log4@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

how can we configure Disk Library with turboshare huawei oceanstore sharing with 2 media agents, the shares are visibe on both media agents as local disk do i add this a s local disk or network share , how to share it with other MA wihtout dependancy  

Hello All, I installed the CV  AD agent on a Windows server.I tried to test the backup however,  I am seeing the message below in the Adbackup.log adBackupClass::getAdParameters() - Error: Either there is no content eligible for backup or Directory services are offline. [main]() - Error connecting to servers or error getting information from AppMan I am thinking that this is something the Server Admin needs to check , i just want to make sure this isn’t a CV issue.Let me know if more information is neededThanks in advance

After Commvault software update to version 11.28.68 backup job for Big Data Apps (_AnalyticsServer) with content \%Download Center% is failing.  

Hello all! Hope you are doing well! We do have FREL function which is running on some old version of RHEL. Our customer would like to have this media agent OS updated. Unfortunately, there are some problems with FREL function after update. This FREL support is so confusing and hard to find most recent support list.Does anyone of you know which Linux system are supported on Media Agent to have full FREL suport (and off course all others) ? Maybe there is some clear list for that? We are running 11.36 CVFor now we were using Oracle Linux to avoid licensing, so the best idea would be to stay on some free distro, but we will consider any solution.

Setup:We have a storage policy which has the primary copy is deduplication enabledSecond copy is to tape and is a synchronous copy but also contains backup data kept for 7 yearsWe are retiring the disk library including the Media agents associated with it To do this we are promoting the tape copy and totally deconfigure and purge the disk library 

Dear Community, I’m tasked to to provide how much capacity consumed by a client in a storage policy but not in detail.I tried Jobs in Storage Policy Copies but it has a lot of backup jobs.Can you recommend an easier way to get the requested info. BR 

We can no longer do any backups after a “minor” upgrade.I upgraded our Commserve from 11.34..47 to 11.36.39.  After it was finally done and rebooted, etc. Commvault thinks that the address of the Commserve changed and doesn’t agree with the license file. Nothing changed regarding DNS or networking.  Control Panel->Licensing and Registration shows me the correct address next to License IP Address but shows a completely incorrect address next to CommServe IP Address.For example (with made-up addresses):CommServe IP Address:  10.1.1.50   ← This is actually the addresses of one of our clients, not the CommServeLicense IP Address:  10.1.1.10  ← This is correct and is the machine I’m logged on toWe have always used the same IP address on the Commserve system as specified in the license file.

Hi together,currently we have an issue with a to high number of DB2 log backups. We are approaching more than 20K jobs each day.The threshold for log backups is set to 2 (sDb2ThresholdALFN) due to the requirement that almost no transaction log information should be lost in the case of a desaster.This setting creates a very high number of jobs in Commvault.For HANA we can use the persistent log backups … i.e. Commvault creates one job that is running for 6 hours and is collecting all the log backups in this time period.Is it possible to use something like this for DB2?Regards.Michael 

Hi, I initiated Change index server job for one client(which has big indexDB). The job was running for a long time with no update.I want to suspend and resume. I attempted suspend. Post that the job shows suspend pending. Right click does not show kill option.I tried force suspend but no luck. I tried to use qoperation to kill.It gives the error message the job is in suspend pending and cannot be killed. Please advise how I can kill this job forcefully without recycle of CV services on Commserve.

Hi Community,our customer use IntelliSnap Backup for the Sybase Databases. Now the customer has told me that the full backups are not logged in the DBA Cockpit.Only the Log backups. I assume this is because a classic streaming backup is performed for the log backup.Is the following backup copy required here so that the full backup is also entered in the DBA Cockpit?https://documentation.commvault.com/2024e/expert/sybase_intellisnap_backup_copy_operation_overview.html#dump-based-backup-copyThe IntelliSnap backup cannot be stored in the DBA Cockpit because it is not a classic dump, right? Thanks and best regards,Andreas