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Re: [Networker] NMC backup failing, but can't find the reason why ... - MORE

2010-01-25 12:18:02
Subject: Re: [Networker] NMC backup failing, but can't find the reason why ... - MORE
From: James Pratt <jpratt AT NORWICH DOT EDU>
To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:14:37 -0500
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: EMC NetWorker discussion [mailto:NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU]
On
>> Behalf Of MIchael Leone
>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 11:42 AM
>> To: NETWORKER AT LISTSERV.TEMPLE DOT EDU
>> Subject: Re: [Networker] NMC backup failing, but can't find the
reason why ... -
>> MORE
>> 
>> So I seem to have figured out *what* but not *why* ... when I turned
off
>> the Win XP firewall completely, my backup of the NMC worked
perfectly. But
>> what I don't understand is that I set up an exception for TCP/UDP
2638
>> (which is the port for the NMC backup, I thought). But apparently not
...
>> 
>> I'd rather not have the firewall completely turned off. Leaving it on
>> allows a regular filesystem backup to work, but not a NMC backup. I
>> haven't found any docs as to what ports to open in an XP firewall to
allow
>> the NMC backup; can anyone point me in the right direction?
>> 
>> Thanks and sorry for the bother.
>> 

I think if you go into your control panle, then firewall -> Exceptions,
there is an option to pop-up when an app attempts access. Also, in the
advanced tab you should be able to turn on debug logging so you'll see
the port(s) you are missing.

Cheers!
James

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