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Title
SQL Server backup fails with "SQL Server does not exist or access denied" -
Description
Scheduled SQL Server backups repeatedly fail with the following error:
"ODBC message: [Microsoft][ODBC SQL Server Driver][Shared Memory]SQL Server does not exist or access denied" and "Unable to backup data due to empty backup list"
Browsing the Plug-in for SQL Server from NetVault shows the following message under the (local) instance:
<Backup not allowed. Check Configuration and Plug-in Edition License>
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Cause
The "SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER)" service was not running due to an expired service account. -
Resolution
Ensure "SQL Server (MSSQLSERVER)" service is started and running.