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  5. NetBackup status code: 81
NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 81

Message: Media Manager volume daemon (vmd) is not active

Explanation: The tape manager (bptm) did not communicate with the NetBackup Volume Manager (vmd). This communication is required for most operations.

Recommended Action: Do the following, as appropriate:

  • On UNIX, verify that the Media Manager device daemon (ltid) and the NetBackup Volume Manager (vmd) are running. Start them if necessary.

  • On Windows, verify that both the NetBackup Device Manager service and the NetBackup Volume Manager service are running. Start them if necessary.

Note:

ltid or the NetBackup Device Manager service is used only if devices are attached to the system.

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