One hit on this seemed to indicate it may be a problem with NetBackup. Someone know where one would dig next. NetBackup folks not positive what it message is trying to tell them or where to look. Does NetBackup maintain a staging area, and if so, where is that? Anyone, "Been there, done that, easy fix.....?" Thanks. channel ch00: specifying datafile(s) in backupset input datafile fno=00010 name=/u010/oradata/clsdwp/ACAPS_HIST_01.dbf input datafile fno=00095 name=/u004/oradata/clsdwp/il_extract_monthly_indx_10105_01.dbf input datafile fno=00099 name=/u004/oradata/clsdwp/il_extract_monthly_indx_10109_01.dbf input datafile fno=00028 name=/u005/oradata/clsdwp/dm_risk01.dbf input datafile fno=00260 name=/u001/app/oracle/oradata/clsdwp/sl_monthly_idx_10012_01.dbf channel ch00: starting piece 1 at 2007-03-05:20:03:57 released channel: ch00 released channel: ch01 RMAN-00571: =========================================================== RMAN-00569: =============== ERROR MESSAGE STACK FOLLOWS =============== RMAN-00571: =========================================================== RMAN-03009: failure of backup command on ch01 channel at 03/05/2007 20:07:22 ORA-19506: failed to create sequential file, name="FULL_26924_1_616428761", parms="" ORA-27028: skgfqcre: sbtbackup returned error ORA-19511: Error received from media manager layer, error text: VxBSACreateObject: Failed with error: Server Status: Communication with the server has not been iniatated or the server status has not been retrieved from the server. RMAN> RMAN> Recovery Manager complete. logout Script /u001/app/oracle/admin/rman/hot_database_backup_clsdwp.sh ==== ended in error on Mon Mar 5 20:08:07 EST 2007 ==== Michael Kline Database Administration Richmond, Va. 23227 Tel: 804.261.9446 Cell: 804.744.1545 michael.kline@xxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:michael.kline@xxxxxxxxxxxx> LEGAL DISCLAIMER The information transmitted is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of or taking action in reliance upon this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you have received this email in error please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. SunTrust and Seeing beyond money are federally registered service marks of SunTrust Banks, Inc. [ST:XCL]