backup data to a cd directly.

[AN]

When I try to backup the bcm data directly to the cd, i get an error message
"Invalid Drive Type for backup file storage". I am able to directly backup
to the cd, the outlook data but the problem is only when i try to backup the
bcm data. Any headsup on this would be appreciated.

Thanks and Regards

AN

 

[Luther]

I believe this is a MSDE/SQL Server issue. It can't backup to
write-once media. Backup to your harddisk and then copy the backup
files to the CD.

 

[AN]

Is there any KB article by MS that states this?

I basically want to make sure my client understands this.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks and Regards

AN

 

[Chris Schatte]

AN,
Not to intrude, but here is an Assistance Article:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP010326551033.aspx
that refers to the currently released version of BCM.
We have had best success in backing up in the method suggested.

Chris Schatte

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[AN]

Perfect. This is exactly what we are also doing. But the problem is that we
are not able to write to a CD drive directly. We are successful in saving it
to the hard drive.

Any more inputs would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and Regards

AN

 

[Chris Schatte]

AN,
Another suggestion, may not apply.
My Computer/right click on cdrw drive/properties/recording tab
make sure the check box for "enable CD recording on this drive" is selected.

Chris Schatte

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