>Index dir "/var/lib/amanda/DailySet1/index" doesn't exist or is not
>writable.
As someone else said, just go ahead and create this, owned by "operator".
>WARNING: localhost: selfcheck request timed out. Host down?
Have you gone through any of the tests in the FAQ? For instance, did
you send xinetd a HUP after changing the configuration? If you run
"netstat -a | grep amanda" do you see anything listed?
>I tried to telnet to port 10080 (amandad port) but my connection was
>refused ...
Which it would be because it's UDP and telnet is TCP.
>... (and it's the same with ports 10081 and 10082) ... which is the
>reason why I guess selfcheck fails ... but I couldn't figure out why the
>connection is refused given that there is no filter in the configuration
>files!!
Maybe because xinetd isn't even listening?
>Has anybody had the same problems that I am having now???
Lots :-). This is a very typical problem for new users to bang into.
Give the above a try and if it doesn't help, post back what things you've
checked and we'll continue to guide you through the mysteries of life
with Amanda.
> Bye, Antonino Casile
John R. Jackson, Technical Software Specialist, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
