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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 7208

Message: A required file cannot be opened.

Explanation: A supporting file is present, but cannot be opened.

Recommended Action: Verify that the user that is running the nbmtrans media server process has permission to read the files in the NetBackup directories. Users must have read permissions to the following directories:

  • NetBackup tmp

    On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\Temp

    On UNIX and Linux: /usr/openv/tmp

  • NetBackup bin

    On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin

    On UNIX and Linux: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin

  • NetBackup repo

    On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\var\global\repo

    On UNIX and Linux: /usr/openv/var/global/repo

Click here to view technical notes and other information on the Veritas Technical Support website about this status code.

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