After a Backup Exec migration backup jobs do not proceed and the job status reports: Ready;The selected server is not a valid managed Backup exec server. The job may be retargeted.

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Description

Error Message

Ready;The selected server is not a valid managed Backup exec server.The job may be retargeted.

 

Cause

This problem may occur after a Backup Exec migration to a new server with a different name. The Storage device information has changed or is not updated.

Resolution

 

1. Edit the Backup Jobs and confirm the correct target storage device is selected.  Re-submit or save the backup job.

2. Make sure that after the migration has completed the full jobs run first, then followed by differential or incremental jobs.

 

 

Issue/Introduction

The first scheduled backup jobs that attempt to run after a Backup Exec server migration to a new server name may report a "Ready" status.