DsBackupTruncateLogs function

[This function is available for use in the operating systems specified in the Requirements section. It may be altered or unavailable in subsequent versions. Beginning with Windows Vista, use Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) instead.]

The DsBackupTruncateLogs function truncates the previously read backup logs.

Syntax

HRESULT DsBackupTruncateLogs(
  _In_ HBC hbc
);

Parameters

hbc [in]

Contains the backup context handle obtained with the DsBackupPrepare function.

Return value

Returns S_OK if the function is successful or a Win32 or RPC error code otherwise. The following list lists other possible error codes.

ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED

The caller does not have the proper access privileges to call this function. The DsSetAuthIdentity function can be used to set the credentials to use for the backup and restore functions.

ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER

hbc is invalid.

Remarks

Use the DsBackupTruncateLogs function when a full or incremental backup has completed successfully.

Caution

If this function is called after a differential backup, all of the incremental backup information will be lost.

Requirements

Requirement Value
Minimum supported client
Windows Vista
Minimum supported server
Windows Server 2008
Header
Ntdsbcli.h
Library
Ntdsbcli.lib
DLL
Ntdsbcli.dll

See also

DsBackupPrepare

DsBackupGetBackupLogs

DsSetCurrentBackupLog

Backing Up an Active Directory Server

Directory Backup Functions