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  2. NetBackup™ for PostgreSQL Administrator's Guide
  3. Troubleshooting PostgreSQL operations
  4. Error while backup of PostgreSQL asset
NetBackup™ for PostgreSQL Administrator's Guide

Error while backup of PostgreSQL asset

The following table describes the problem that might occur when you back up PostgreSQL asset. Backup jobs fail with error code 6.

Table: Error while backing up PostgreSQL assets

Error message or cause

Explanation and recommended action

The backup failed to back up the requested files

Verify the PostgreSQL service is up and running on client.

  • Contact Cohesity Technical Support and share bphdb and nbpgsql logs from backup client.

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