BA2528: VHD API is not available on this machine. Unable to create backup catalog but backup may still have succeeded¶
| Error code | Product | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| BA2528 | BackupAssist | BackupAssist v5.4.6 and later. Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2 |
Description¶
This error is generated due to the Windows VHD API or CortexIT VHD drive not being available on the machine.
Resolution¶
Adding the Hyper-V role within your server automatically installs the Windows VHD API on the system.
The steps to install the Hyper-V role on a Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2 machine can be found in the following Microsoft KB article:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc732470%28WS.10%29.aspx.
| Last updated | Created | Further assistance |
|---|---|---|
| 11th April 2017 | 19th May 2010 | BackupAssist Support page |