A Direct Access enabled backup job targeted to an OST DataDomain device using the Deduplication Option for Backup Exec 2010 completes with exceptions as "Direct Access is enabled for this job, but it could not be used".

Article:TECH141046  |  Created: 2010-10-01  |  Updated: 2012-12-03  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH141046
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Technical Solution


Problem



A Direct Access enabled backup job targeted to an OST DataDomain device using the Deduplication Option completes with exceptions.


Error



Direct Access is enabled for this job, but it could not be used.


Environment



 BE 2010 R2, BE 2010 and OST DataDomain Device.

 


Cause



OST DataDomain device plug-in needs to be installed on required remote server.


Solution



First check the HCL if the device is supported. If supported, then the OST plug-in needs to be installed on the remote server along with the Remote Agent for Windows Servers (RAWS) in order run a backup to the Datadomain device using the Direct Access option.

Contact DataDomain (EMC) to obtain the plug-in to be installed on the required server.

For more information refer to: http://www.datadomain.com/pdf/h7144-datadomain-boost-for-backupexec-so.pdf


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