Hi, if my understanding of TSM is correct then there is no Microsoft API for DHCP. So TSM can't backup the DHCP database because it's always in use. In the W2K DHCP Configuration you can define an interval when DHCP will write a flat file copy of its database. This file can be archived, restored and DHCP can rebuild its database from this backup.
HTH Kind regards Thomas Rupp Vorarlberger Illwerke AG P.S. After having a look at Richard Sims "ADSM/TSM Quick Facts" at http://people.bu.edu/rbs/ADSM.QuickFacts I found the following explanation: DHCP database, back up Do not attempt to back this up directly: it can be made to produce a backup copy of its database periodically (system32/dhcp/backup), and then that copy can be backed up with TSM incremental backup. You also can make a copy of the DHCP registry setup information in a REG file for backup. The key is located in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\ CurrentControlSet\Services\DHCPServer\ Configuration. Ref: http://support.microsoft.com/ Is there anything in the TSM universe that you can't find in Richard's Quick Facts ;-) -----Ursprüngliche Nachricht----- Von: Lawrie Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Gesendet: Montag, 03. Februar 2003 09:28 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: DHCP.MDB fails to archive Hi All when I run an archive on a windows 2000 machine that host my DHCP server the dchp.mdb file fails with an error. (in used by another process) how can I backup / archive this file. Below is my archive copy group. I currently run TSM 5.1.5 on windows 2000 platform and the clients are also 5.1.5 This is just something I'm doing as a trial to market the product and the customer is not impressed with this failure. Everything else has worked great. Active directory backup and restore, SAP/R3 backup and restore etc etc... just this one hurdle. Policy Domain Name WINDOWS_TEMP Policy Set Name ACTIVE Mgmt Class Name WINDOWS_TEMP Copy Group Name STANDARD Retain Version 28 Copy Serialization DYNAMIC Copy Destination WINDOWS_TEMP Last Update Date/Time 2003-01-31 08:23:54.000000 Last Update by (administrator) YANDA Managing profile - Kind Regards LAWRIE SCOTT For: Persetel/Q Vector KZN Company Registration Number: 1993/003683/07 Tel: +27 (0) 31 5609222 Fax: +27 (0) 31 5609495 Cell: +27 (0) 835568488 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Notice: This message and any attachments are confidential and intended solely for the addressee. If any have received this message in error, please notify Lawrie Scott at Comparex Africa (Pty) Ltd immediately, telephone number +27 (0) 31 5609222. Any unauthorised use, alteration or dissemination is prohibited. Comparex Africa (Pty) Ltd accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss whether it be direct, indirect or consequential, arising from information made available and actions resulting there from.