Where can I find list of VSS writers?
Windows includes a VSS administration program that can list the status of all VSS Writers you have on your system. Open a command prompt and type ‘vssadmin list writers’. In Vista/7/8 and Servers 2008 and later, make sure you start the command prompt with elevated privileges.
Is the VSS NTDs writer in failed state?
On one of my AD 2008 domain controllers the NTDS writer is in failed state. I’m trying to find out if there is a way to fix this WITHOUT rebooting my DC. I tried restarting the VSS service.
What do I need to know about VSS failure?
Look in the ‘Application’ message node for error messages relating to ‘ VSS ’, ‘Shadow Copy’ or ‘VolSnap’. If you find any messages then these with give you an ‘Event ID’ and sometimes a ‘Result Code’ or ‘hr’. These two pieces of information can generally pin point the cause of your VSS failure.
How to fix service error in VSS core?
Select the ‘Services’ tree node. Sometimes re-registering VSS core components can fix errors. Copy the following commands to Notepad and save the file with a ‘.bat’ extension. Run the .bat file by opening a command prompt and entering the .bat file name.
How to find all VSS writers in a failed state?
Find each of the VSS writers in a failed state by issuing this command in an elevated command prompt – vssadmin list writers. Make a list of all the failed VSS writers or take a screenshot.
What to do if your VSS writer is stuck?
Stuck writers must be reset like a Failed or Unstable Writer. In most cases, the Windows Service that controls a VSS Writer can be restarted. This usually brings the Writer back to a stable state. For example, the Microsoft Exchange Writer is controlled by the Microsoft Exchange Information Store (MEIS) service.
Where can I find VSS writers for CSSB?
Most backup types in CSSB will rely upon one or more VSS Writers. Each backup type will have its own set of Writers, and each Writer is controlled by a Windows Service. A list of currently-available Writers can be accessed via the command prompt on any Windows computer.
Look in the ‘Application’ message node for error messages relating to ‘ VSS ’, ‘Shadow Copy’ or ‘VolSnap’. If you find any messages then these with give you an ‘Event ID’ and sometimes a ‘Result Code’ or ‘hr’. These two pieces of information can generally pin point the cause of your VSS failure.