Hyper-v backup fails with Error creating VSS snapshot
Error 2016/01/21 15:55:26 54 Data Plugin QF-HV4 VM [QF-DC01]: Error creating VSS snapshot
The hyper-v system has Dell EqualLogic VSS Hardware Provider as found when issuing the following command as shown below:
vssadmin list providers
Provider name: 'Dell EqualLogic VSS HW Provider'
Provider type: Hardware
Provider Id: {d4689bdf-7b60-4f6e-9afb-2d13c01b12ea}
Version: 3.4.2.5386
'Dell EqualLogic VSS HW Provider' used instead of intended Microsoft provider.
Remove 'Dell EqualLogic VSS HW Provider'
To remove, open the CMD as administrator and issue the following command:
C:\Program Files\EqualLogic\bin\eqlvss /unregserver
If ever necessary to add back the provider at any time use the following command.
C:\Program Files\EqualLogic\bin\eqlvss /regserver
