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SQL) » Remote backup / Scripting in SqlBackupAndFTP » Operating system error 3 Operating system error 3 Options · View Previous Topic · Next Topic sql server backup failed operating system error 5 access is denied Guest #1 Posted : Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:25:08 AM Rank: GuestGroups: Joined: cannot open backup device operating system error 3 8/10/2009Posts: 1,012 Hi there,I'm getting an error when I try to backup a database and hit the 'run now' operating system error 995 sql backup button.Here's the email contents:Database 406085_newlevel: Backup - FailureDETAILED LOG: 27/10/2009 15:19:51 Creating backup of 406085_newlevel27/10/2009 15:19:52 ERROR: Backup of 406085_newlevel failed: Cannot open backup device 'C:\Windows\TEMP\0pok1arv.kfb\406085_newlevel200910271519.bak'. Operating system error 3(The system
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cannot find the path specified.).BACKUP DATABASE is terminating abnormally.27/10/2009 15:19:52 Removing temporary folder C:\Windows\TEMP\0pok1arv.kfbPlease could you advise me of what the problem could be?Any advice appreciated :)Many thanks,Lisa Back to top | alex #2 Posted : Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:39:27 AM Rank: AdministrationGroups: Registered Joined: 8/10/2009Posts: 143 You should grant LOCAL SYSTEM (or LOCAL SERVICE) account with write/read permissions for C:\Windows\TEMP directory lookup for the file failed with the operating system error 3 folder or specify different temporary folder in Advanced settings. Back to top WWW Report Abusive | Report SPAM User ProfileHide User Posts Guest #3 Posted : Tuesday, October 27, 2009 11:55:55 AM Rank: GuestGroups: Joined: 8/10/2009Posts: 1,012 Thanks Alex!Will try that.Lisa Back to top | Guest #4 Posted : Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:13:55 PM Rank: GuestGroups: Joined: 8/10/2009Posts: 1,012 Hi again,I first tried specifying a different temporary folder in the Advanced settings of SQLBackupAndFTP but am getting the same error.Sorry to be 'non techie' but how do I grant LOCAL SYSTEM (or LOCAL SERVICE) account with write/read permissions?I've tried right clicking in the specified folder > properties > security > all the groups/users have full permisions so I'm stuck a bit.Hope you can help.Thanks,Lisa Back to top | alex #5 Posted : Tuesday, October 27, 2009 12:46:23 PM Rank: AdministrationGroups: Registered Joined: 8/10/2009Posts: 143 Please try to run job under your personal account. You can find more here http://sqlbackupandftp.com/faq/#troubleshooting Back to top WWW Report Abusive | Report SPAM User ProfileHide User Posts Guest #6 Posted : Wednesday, October 28, 2009 4:39:38 AM Rank: GuestGroups: Jo
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SERVER - Backup on mapped drive failing with error - Error 3201, Level 16, State 1 March 18, 2015Pinal DaveSQL15 commentsWe are so used to taking backups and it can sometimes give us new experiences. One of the common messages I see are around taking backups on a share. http://blog.sqlauthority.com/2015/03/18/sql-server-backup-on-mapped-drive-failing-with-error-msg-3201-level-16-state-1-operating-system-error-3the-system-cannot-find-the-path-specified/ If you have found this blog while searching for error message, then you may want http://stackoverflow.com/questions/14281837/os-error-3-when-backing-up-database to look at below blogs as well if you are NOT dealing with mapped drive. Let us learn about Error 3201.SQL SERVER – Error: Fix: Msg 5133, Level 16, State 1, Line 2 Directory lookup for the file failed with the operating system error 2(The system cannot find the file specified.) – Part 2This time I will explain why you operating system are getting this error while taking backup on a mapped drive. Here is the situation:SQL Server Service runs under a domain account.You have already mapped the drive in Windows and can see that drive in Windows Explorer. You are not able to see the drive which is mapped. Below is the screenshot of the screen where you choose a backup file name. If you try to take a backup from SQL Server Management Studio operating system error (SSMS) you are not able to see the drive. As we can see, SSMS is only showing local drive (C and D) Backup command is failing with below error.Msg 3201, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 Cannot open backup device ‘Z:\master.bak'. Operating system error 3(The system cannot find the path specified.). Msg 3013, Level 16, State 1, Line 1 BACKUP DATABASE is terminating abnormally.If we try to get details about the drives visible from SQL Server by Windows “dir” command then we see below. xp_cmdshell 'dir Z:' Output ------------------------------- The system cannot find the path specified. NULL (2 row(s) affected)Above confirms that SQL is not able to see Z drive, even though it is mapped on Windows. In case you get below errorMsg 15123, Level 16, State 1, Procedure sp_configure, Line 72 The configuration option ‘xp_cmdshell' does not exist, or it may be an advanced option.Then you need to execute below to enable xp_cmdshell as its disabled by default due to security reasons. (Please turn off again once you done with the work) EXEC sp_configure 'advanced', 1 RECONFIGURE WITH override GO EXEC sp_configure 'xp_cmdshell', 1 RECONFIGURE WITH override GO We are seeing “The system cannot find the path specified.” because SQL Server instance as it is running as a service. To fix the error, we need to map the drive via S
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