A backup job completes with exceptions when backing up Windows Server 2019 virtual machine on ESXi.

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Description

Error Message

V-79-57344-38374 - A quiesced snapshot could not be created for the virtual machine (DC)ha-datacenter(DC)\vm\ComputerName. Alternatively, a crash-consistent snapshot was created. It is recommended to have a quiesced snapshot of a VM to ensure data consistency of the file system and all VSS-supported applications.

Cause

Please refer to the below URL.

https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/60395

Resolution

Perform either 1 or 2.

1. This issue is resolved in Windows Server version 1809 and all versions of Windows Server 2019 OS Build 17763.1012. For more information, please see January 23, 2020—KB4534321 (OS Build 17763.1012).

2. Back up after installing Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows on Windows Server 2019 virtual machine. In this case, the backups will complete without exceptions.

Issue/Introduction

A backup job completes with exceptions when backing up Windows Server 2019 virtual machine on ESXi 6.5 or 6.7.