DBCopy Cannot Backup Files.

  • 7002899
  • 02-Apr-2009
  • 27-Apr-2012

Environment

Novell GroupWise 7
Novell GroupWise 8

Situation

DBCopy returns the following error(s):

The database lock failed for O:GW-DOM\wpdomain.db
Press [s] to stop attempting a lock
The database lock failed for O:GW-DOM\wpgate\GWIA\GWAC.DB
Press [s] to stop attempting a lock
The database lock failed for O:GW-DOM\wpgate\WA\GWAC.DB

Resolution

Make the following changes in the Novell Client Properties:

1.  Right click on the red N in the Task Bar and choose Novell Client Properties.

2.  Click on the Advanced Settings tab.

3.  Go to File Caching and change the setting to Off.

4.  Go to File Commit and change the setting to On.

5. Click on on to close the Novell Client Properties.