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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 5408

Message: OS Authentication error - Could not find credentials. If this instance is part of an instance group, make sure that the group has the credentials that match this OS Type

Explanation: The credentials that are needed to connect to the instance cannot be found.

Recommended Action: If the instance is on a UNIX client, make sure that its instance group contains UNIX credentials. If the instance is on a Windows client, make sure that its instance group contains Windows credentials.

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