There are a number of reasons, data could be corrupt in some way, etc.

Query event is a good place to start, but try using the schedlog to zero in
on ANSxxxxS error messages. These will be useful in determining the problem
with the incomplete backup.

From: Joe Faracchio <brother AT SOCRATES.BERKELEY DOT EDU>
Reply-To: "ADSM: Dist Stor Manager" <ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU>
To: ADSM-L AT VM.MARIST DOT EDU
Subject: Re: Possible reasons for "Missed" backups?
Date: Sat, 19 Aug 2000 09:11:47 -0700

missed can also indicate a password problem.

... joe.f.

Joseph A Faracchio,  Systems Programmer, UC Berkeley


On Thu, 17 Aug 2000, Daniel Swan/TM wrote:

> Using the QUERY EVENT command, I see a list of completed, missed, and
failed
> backups.
>
> I assume that the 'missed' are due to a defunct/inactive client
scheduler,
> or a loss of connectivity to the host.
>
> Are there other possible reasons, perhaps scheduling oriented or
otherwise,
> to explain why a client is 'missed'?
>

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