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IBM Security Guardium - Error during system backup where a Backup CM Is already configured.

Troubleshooting


Problem

System Backup is required for Disaster Recovery in event of appliance failure where data corruption has occurred. To avoid data loss, you need to configure System Backup in Guardium. 
When doing this procedure, you may observe the error "Cannot start: another system backup is running."

Symptom

Upon clicking Test Connection in the System back up page of the GUI Or cli  this error can appear: 
"Cannot start: another system backup is running."

Document Location

Worldwide

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Historical Number

TS015407553

Document Information

Modified date:
01 April 2025

UID

ibm17229764