It looks like you're encountering the error (often associated with 0xe00086ce or similar codes) while trying to install or use a Veritas Backup Exec Remote Agent .
indicates a communication or permission failure between the Backup Exec server and the remote machine you are trying to protect Veritas Technologies Common Causes WMI Issues:
If you see this error during an Exchange backup, try disabling the "Enable restore of individual messages" option to see if the job completes. 0xe00086cc backup exec
Network/storage layer (if applicable)
, often occurring during remote agent installations or when attempting to back up a SQL Instance. Primary Causes & Solutions Incorrect Credentials 0xe00086cc It looks like you're encountering the error
: Go to Tools > Backup Exec Services > Services Credentials and ensure the service account information is up to date.
If you can see the server in the "Backup and Restore" tab, right-click it and select to ensure the media server has the correct security handshake with the remote agent. Check Service Credentials If the account lacks the "Log on as
or the specific credentials used to access a resource (like a SQL instance or an Exchange mailbox) can lead to this error. If the account lacks the "Log on as a service" right or has had its password changed without being updated in the Backup Exec console, the handshake will fail. Strategic Troubleshooting