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SQL Server Backup Operating System Error 995 – Resolved

The SQL OS Error 995 is an operating system error message. It often presents itself as seen below:

Before we dive into the solution, let’s take a quick look at the reason behind this error:

• Outdated versions of SQLVDI.DLL on SQL Server 2000 or SQL Server 2005 instances.
• An abrupt exit of the database backup of SQL server in the Activity Monitor while running the NetBackup SQL Server extension.

How to fix SQL Server Backup OS Error 995

Each time the SQL API creates a virtual device, a physical memory or a virtual memory is required. Unfortunately, the system usually does not have enough physical or virtual memory. This results in the Operating System Error 995.

Fortunately, we can remove the OS error 995 by splitting the SQL database into different policies. This will result in individually backing up a few databases at a specific instance.

The OS error code 995 can be removed by splitting the SQL database into multiple policies, which will individually backup a few databases at a particular instance. Alternatively, we can resolve the error by increasing the physical or virtual memory.

Let us know in the comments which of the above methods helped resolve the OS Error 995 at your end.

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Conclusion

To conclude, our Support Engineers gave us a closer look at the cause behind SQL Server Backup Operating System Error 995. Additionally, we also got a look at two different ways to resolve the issue.