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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 8789

Message: Failed to acquire private key corresponding to certificate in Windows certificate store.

Explanation: The certificate that the ECA_CERT_PATH identifies in the NetBackup configuration does not have a private key associated with it or the user does not have permission to read the private key.

Recommended Action: Perform the following:

  1. Use a certificate that has a private key that is associated with it.

  2. Check if the user has permissions to read the private key.

Click here to view technical notes and other information on the Veritas Technical Support website about this status code.

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