Ransomware attackers specifically target and attempt to destroy backup systems to increase the probability of payment. Hardening your system is critical. Please ensure you have reviewed your platform security using the Security Hardening Checklist
Cohesity

COHESITY Documentation

Explore our documentation to get started, discover products & new features, access troubleshooting guides, register sources, platforms support.

Products
Data Security Alliance
Visit Cohesity.com
Demos
Support
Blogs
Developers
Partner Portals
Cohesity Community
© 2026 Cohesity, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use|
Privacy Policy|
Legal|
  1. Home
  2. NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide
  3. NetBackup status codes
  4. NetBackup status codes
  5. NetBackup status code: 8727
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 8727

Message: External CA certificates cannot be used for host communication.

Explanation: The use of certificates that are issued by an external CA is disabled.

Recommended Action: Do one of the following:

  • Use the certificate that is issued by the NetBackup CA for your host.

  • Change the setting on the master server to enable the use of certificates that are issued by an external CA.

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

Feedback

Was this page helpful?
Previous

NetBackup status code: 8725

Next

NetBackup status code: 8728

Feedback

Was this page helpful?