Mmmm. I believe we are. Could this just affect directory meta-data? Files seem to be backed up correctly within cinc backup, just directories are always picked up as well regardless of mod time.
Thanks for the pointer Scott - I'll investigate this avenue tomorrow. On 9/5/06, Scott Jacobson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Ian, > > Are you running Symantec? There was (is) a bug that doesn't allow the > meta-data to be reset that is now fixed in SAV 10.1 > > Scott > > >>> Ian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 9/5/2006 5:34 AM >>> > > Hi Simon, > > Archive bit is default for Netware. > Just tried changing this in bp.ini (Use_Archive_Bit = no) to use > timestamp instead. > Ran another cumulative a still have a heap of empty directories backed > up. Modification times on dirs are before last full backup. So no > change using archive or timestamp. > > Thanks, > > Ian > On 9/5/06, WEAVER, Simon <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > Ian > > How are the backups done? Based on date/timestamp or archive bit! > > > > Do not have novell here, but assume that you can connect to the client > > properites of the novell box from your Master Server and check how the > > backups are performed. > > > > Regards > > > > Simon Weaver > > 3rd Line Technical Support > > Windows Domain Administrator > > > > EADS Astrium Limited, B23AA IM (DCS) > > Anchorage Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5PU > > > > Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Ian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 05 September 2006 09:45 > > To: veritas-mail-list > > Subject: [Veritas-bu] Netware Client cumulative incremental backups > > > > > > We run a Win2003 NB 6 MP3 Master. > > I've found a curious issue with our Netware clients, most of which are > > Netware 6.5 using NB 5.1MP2 client, but same problem found with NB 6 GA > > client. We use standard policies and volume targets. > > > > We run a full backup on the weekend and cumulative incremental backups on > > weekdays. The problem is that when the cumulative incremental backups run, > > they backup the entire directory structure regardless of the modified time > > on the directory. No huge issue, but I think it may be increasing the > length > > of the daily backups somewhat. > > > > Anyone seen this before? > > > > Thanks, > > > > Ian > > _______________________________________________ > > Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu@mailman.eng.auburn.edu > > http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu > > > > This email is for the intended addressee only. > > If you have received it in error then you must not use, retain, > disseminate or otherwise deal with it. > > Please notify the sender by return email. > > The views of the author may not necessarily constitute the views of > Astrium Limited. > > Nothing in this email shall bind Astrium Limited in any contract or > obligation. > > > > Astrium Limited, Registered in England and Wales No. 2449259 > > Registered Office: Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AS, > England > > > > > -- > Ian and Arria > Goethestr 20a > 64285 Darmstadt > Germany > _______________________________________________ > Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu@mailman.eng.auburn.edu > http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu > _______________________________________________ Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu@mailman.eng.auburn.edu http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu