> On Sep 14, 2015, at 6:04 PM, Thing <[email protected] 
> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> 
> On 15 September 2015 at 09:38, Dan Langille <[email protected] 
> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> On Sep 14, 2015, at 5:26 PM, Thing <[email protected] 
> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
> 
>> On 15 September 2015 at 08:57, Dan Langille <[email protected] 
>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
>> 
>>> On Sep 11, 2015, at 4:57 AM, Thing <[email protected] 
>>> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have installed bacula server on Ubuntu and I am backing up a debian 
>>> client.   I am currently trying to backup a macbook pro.  I have the client 
>>> installed and running and the director can see the macbook but I cant do a 
>>> backup.  
>>> 
>>> stumped....
>>> 
>>> Cant see anything in messages to indicate why.
>>> 
>>> ideas where to go next pls
>>> 
>> 
>> 'cant do a backup' is not very specific.  Please start by copy & pasting 
>> what happens when you try a back.
>> 
>> Ensure FIRST that you can do a 'status client' on that client.
>> 
> 
> 
>> It isnt very specific as I cant seem to find much of an error output, I dont 
>> know much about Mac's.
>> 
>> in bconsole status client is fine for the macbook from what I can see.
> 
> Good.  
> 
>> Does the fact I have a macport of Bacula 7.x client installed matter with 
>> Bacula 5.2.x as the server side?  
> 
> The general rule is for version: FD <= DIR = SD
> 
> You must either install 5.x.2 on the client or upgrade the server to 7.x
> 
> Others might be able to advise if they've ever gotten this combination to 
> work.
> 
>> Looks like the sd might be waiting for the fd which is "sleeping" if top on 
>> the mac is any indication.  
> 
> This is the second time in recent days I've seen that expression used in 
> conjunction with FD, Mac, and top. Perhaps you were on IRC.

>> Is it possible to use an older bacula client with macports?
>> 
>> I have indeed been on IRC but mostly the channels are asleep in NZ time.  
>> 

Please remember to cc the list so others can benefit from the discussion and 
help out because I don't know all the answers.

While I use MacPorts, I have not tried installed an older version.  Some trees 
cater for older version.  I make sure 5.x and 7. are available for FreeBSD.

— 
Dan Langille
http://langille <http://langille/>.org/





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