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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 8203

Message: Failed to initialize SSL context to connect to the external KMS server.

Explanation: NetBackup cannot initialize the SSL context after initial connection to EKMS server. This issue can be a mismatch between the certificate and the private key or insufficient memory on a given computer.

Recommended Action: Check for any mismatch between private key and certificate. Check for any out of memory error.

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

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