Connecting to a network share

I know this issue have been trashed but I still cannot connect to my network share.

I am trying to back up a couple of systems in the office and I want it stored on the network drive , I was getting an error 31 before,something about not having access to the share, I gave the local user rights as directed but still nothing. I created another share, this time I gave access to everyone and guest, needless to say, there is no password as everyone can connect to the share but now I am getting error code 58

The directory where UrBackup will save backups is inaccessible. Please fix that by modifying this folder in ‘Settings’ or by giving UrBackup rights to access this directory. (err_folder_not_found). The specified server cannot perform the requested operation. (code: 58)

I input backup storage path as; \ \newnas\urbackup

Note all workstation are in a workgroup. I need help with this, my manager is putting pressure on me

This might be a typo. but there’s a space between the first two backslashes.
“\ \newnas\urbackup”

besides that you should provide a bit more information.
What kind of Network storage? Windows server / samba, NFS, iscsi? NAS / Linux / BSD.
What Version of Urbackup? What does the logs say? (OS / Urbackup logs)

i’m not quite sure what you mean with “I input backup storage path as; \ \newnas\urbackup”
Do you speak about the “Settings -> Server -> Backup storage Path”?
If yes, that wont work. This has to be a drive letter (windows) / Path (Linux).

So you have to mount your Network storage in your OS (“mount” command in Linux - “connect network share” in Windows [if its a iscsi drive you have to use the Windows iscsi-initiator]) and fill in the local path to the mount.
This should do the trick.

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Hope i could help you.
best regards from germany

Thanks for your help Nolan, yes I know there is a space between the backslash because if I type together it shows up as one when I post the message

The network storage is a NAS (Qnap) to be precise. The office network is basically windows 7 and windows 10 desktops and laptops. The version of urbackup is 2.0.38

When I say input i mean “Settings -> Server -> Backup storage Path”

I have attached the log to this message. Thanks

2016-12-01 18:21:39: LOG: Upgrading…
2016-12-01 18:21:39: LOG: Converting database to delete journal mode…
2016-12-01 18:21:39: LOG: Upgrading database to version 8
2016-12-01 18:21:40: LOG: Upgrading database to version 9
2016-12-01 18:21:40: LOG: Upgrading database to version 10
2016-12-01 18:21:40: LOG: Upgrading database to version 11
2016-12-01 18:21:40: LOG: Upgrading database to version 12
2016-12-01 18:21:40: LOG: Upgrading database to version 13
2016-12-01 18:21:41: LOG: Upgrading database to version 14
2016-12-01 18:21:41: LOG: Upgrading database to version 15
2016-12-01 18:21:41: LOG: Upgrading database to version 16
2016-12-01 18:21:42: LOG: Upgrading database to version 17
2016-12-01 18:21:42: LOG: Upgrading database to version 18
2016-12-01 18:21:42: LOG: Upgrading database to version 19
2016-12-01 18:21:42: LOG: Upgrading database to version 20
2016-12-01 18:21:43: LOG: Upgrading database to version 21
2016-12-01 18:21:43: LOG: Upgrading database to version 22
2016-12-01 18:21:43: LOG: Upgrading database to version 23
2016-12-01 18:21:44: LOG: Upgrading database to version 24
2016-12-01 18:21:44: LOG: Upgrading database to version 25
2016-12-01 18:21:44: LOG: Upgrading database to version 26
2016-12-01 18:21:44: LOG: Upgrading database to version 27
2016-12-01 18:21:44: LOG: Upgrading database to version 28
2016-12-01 18:21:44: LOG: Upgrading database to version 29
2016-12-01 18:21:45: LOG: Upgrading database to version 30
2016-12-01 18:21:45: LOG: Upgrading database to version 31
2016-12-01 18:21:45: LOG: Upgrading database to version 32
2016-12-01 18:21:45: LOG: Upgrading database to version 33
2016-12-01 18:21:46: LOG: Upgrading database to version 34
2016-12-01 18:21:46: LOG: Upgrading database to version 35
2016-12-01 18:21:46: LOG: Upgrading database to version 36
2016-12-01 18:21:47: LOG: Upgrading database to version 37
2016-12-01 18:21:47: LOG: Upgrading database to version 38
2016-12-01 18:21:47: LOG: Upgrading database to version 39
2016-12-01 18:21:47: LOG: Upgrading database to version 40
2016-12-01 18:21:47: LOG: Upgrading database to version 41
2016-12-01 18:21:48: LOG: Upgrading database to version 42
2016-12-01 18:21:48: LOG: Upgrading database to version 43
2016-12-01 18:21:48: LOG: Upgrading database to version 44
2016-12-01 18:21:49: LOG: Upgrading database to version 45
2016-12-01 18:21:49: LOG: Upgrading database to version 46
2016-12-01 18:21:50: LOG: Done.
2016-12-01 18:21:51: LOG: Creating file entry index. This might take a while…
2016-12-01 19:34:01: LOG: Writer MSMQ Writer (MSMQ) has failure state VSS_WS_FAILED_AT_PREPARE_BACKUP with error VSS_E_WRITERERROR_TIMEOUT. UrBackup will continue with the backup but the associated data may not be consistent.
2016-12-01 19:34:01: LOG: Writer MSMQ Writer (MSMQ) has failure state VSS_WS_FAILED_AT_PREPARE_BACKUP with error VSS_E_WRITERERROR_TIMEOUT. UrBackup will continue with the backup but the associated data may not be consistent.
2016-12-01 19:34:01: LOG: Writer is in error state during snapshot creation. Writer data may not be consistent. This means the files open by this application (e.g. databases) will be backed up in a crash consistent state instead of a properly shutdown state. Properly written applications can recover from system crashes or power failures.
2016-12-02 02:45:47: ERROR: Error getting file metadata. Errorcode: CANNOT_OPEN_FILE (3)
2016-12-02 03:53:51: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:52: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:53: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:54: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:55: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:56: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:57: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:58: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:53:59: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:00: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:01: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:02: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:03: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:04: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:05: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:06: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:07: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:08: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:09: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:10: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:11: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:12: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:13: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:14: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:15: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:16: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:17: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:18: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:19: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:20: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:21: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:22: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:23: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:24: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:25: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:26: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:27: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:28: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:29: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:30: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:31: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:32: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:33: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:34: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:35: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:36: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:37: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:38: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:39: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:40: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:41: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:42: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:43: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:44: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:45: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:46: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:47: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:48: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:49: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:50: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:52: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:53: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:54: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:55: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:56: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:57: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:58: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:54:59: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:00: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:01: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:02: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:03: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:04: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:05: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:06: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:07: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:08: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:09: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:10: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:11: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:12: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:13: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:14: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:15: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:16: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:17: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)
2016-12-02 03:55:18: ERROR: Could not create or read directory for client “TMACC-ANGELAJ”. The network path was not found. (code: 53)

hi again,

i’m pretty certain that this wont work.
As far as i know, you cant put UNC paths in the “Backup Storage Path”

you have to mount it on OS level first.
i assume that your QNAP offers a regular samba share and your UrBackup Server is installed on a Windows machine.

you have to open your “explorer -> this pc -> mount network share” then put in your path, user and pass.
you now have the path mounted on a Drive Letter (E: for example).
Now you can set “Backup storage path” to “E:” and the Backup should work.

.
i hope this solves your problem and sorry for the late answer - was busy myself :slight_smile:

I already mounted the share to drive letter Z

I tried out your suggestion and code another error, I attached the screen shot., seems I have to use the UNC path name

Uroni and all other good natured peeps, save a colleague here

Why don’t you install UrBackup on QNAP directly? There is a good package linked from the download page. Windows file sharing from Windows won’t work because QNAP does not support symbolic link creation from Windows.