Error 3249

Severity Level 16

Message Text

The volume on device '%ls' is a continuation volume for the backup set. Remove it and insert the volume holding the start of the backup set.

Explanation

The media family spans multiple volumes. The backup set to be processed by the restore operation starts on an earlier volume than the one inserted into the named device.

Action

Remove the volume and insert the volume containing the start of the target backup set. To determine which backup sets are contained on which volumes, use RESTORE HEADERONLY.

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