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Troubleshooting Backup System State Backup of component [NPS Database;] failed

NPS VSS Writer The NPS writer is responsible for enumerating the Network Policy Server (NPS) configuration files for servers that have the Network Policy and Access Services role installed. Linked to this is mostly the Remote Desktop Gateway. so think twice before restarting :) I have not found what service is linked to the NPS Writer, but I do have found a bigger list with VSS Writers. source: https://support.software.dell.com/appassure/kb/129774 Find each of the VSS writers in a failed state by issuing this command in an elevated command prompt - vssadmin list writers. Make a list of all the failed VSS writers or take a screenshot. Find the VSS writer's associated Service Display Name in the table below and restart the service. Issue the command again to confirm the status has changed Stable with no Error - vssadmin list writers. Attempt to perform another snapshot. If the VSS writers fail again, it will be necessary to restart the server. VSS WRITER S...