Bug
ArcGIS Data Store 10.4 returns, "Error encountered: Invalid parameter (--source-loc)" in the restore data store command line tool when referencing a copy of the data store backup outside of the native backup location of the backup site.
| Bug ID Number | BUG-000095668 |
|---|---|
| Submitted | April 11, 2016 |
| Last Modified | June 5, 2024 |
| Applies to | Portal for ArcGIS |
| Version found | 10.4 |
| Operating System | Windows OS |
| Operating System Version | 2008 R2 64 Bit |
| Status | Non-Reproducible |
Additional Information
The source location should reference the parent backup directory and not dbbackup. e.g. >restoredatastore --target most-recent --source-loc C:\backup --data-dir C:\arcgisdatastore You are attempting to restore the data store from a data store backup. This process could take a long time, depending on the size of your data. Please do not interrupt the process once it has started. Do you wish to continue (Yes or No)? y Operation completed successfullyWorkaround
Reference the backup via UNC path to the actual location where it resides, rather than referencing a copy of this backup folder in a different location.Steps to Reproduce
Bug ID: BUG-000095668
Software:
- Portal for ArcGIS
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