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Backup device '\\.\Tape0' failed to open. Operating system error 5(Access is denied.).

  • November 7, 2016 at 10:48 am

    #314767

    Hi everyone.

    Im running into an issue trying to configure my new LTO drive inside SQL.

    I've verified that the tape drive is functional using the HP tools, but all of the resources I can find list fixing this issue by granting the service account access when the target is a file not a tape drive.

    Where do i need to grant the service account access so it can use the physical device?

    Any help is greatly appreciated!

    Thanks,

    Josh

  • November 7, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    #1911068

    Usually you need a system level account. Can you post the OS error and service account permissions?

  • November 8, 2016 at 3:13 am

    #1911134

    There can be more than one reason for this error, ie. wrong path specified, insufficient permissions, destination marked read only or not enough space at the destination.

    😎

  • December 16, 2016 at 6:44 am

    #1918377

    I went ahead and changed the service account to a domain account which resolved the issue.

    Thanks for the idea!

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