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  5. NetBackup status code: 6406
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 6406

Message: WMI connection to the target host is failed.

Explanation: The WMI connection to the target host from recovery host failed.

Recommended Action: The failed connection can be due to the following list:

  • To connect with WMI and DCOM service, user must have the required permission to connect with the remote WMI service.

  • Firewall exceptions are set up to allow WMI traffic through the firewall.

  • GPO/Software restriction policy or an antivirus software blocks access.

  • Ensure that target host is accessible. Validate the given target host credentials.

  • Ensure that the target host trust relationship with domain is intact. If you communicate across domains, two-way trust relationship between different domains exists.

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

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