Error 3209

Troubleshooting SQL Server

Troubleshooting

Error 3209

Severity Level 16
Message Text

'%.*ls' is not a backup device. Check sysdevices.

Explanation

You have attempted to use a logical device that is not a backup device.

Action

Either define the device using sp_addumpdevice, or refer to the physical device directly by specifying the TAPE = or DISK = syntax of the BACKUP statement.

See Also

Backing Up and Restoring Databases

Error 3206

sp_addumpdevice

sysdevices

Troubleshooting Backing Up and Restoring