IT31333: PROCESS CBTBACKUP.EXE CAN USE ALMOST 100% CPU DURING MICROSOFT SQL DATABASE BACKUP

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• IBM Spectrum Protect Plus cbtbackup.exe process can use almost
  100% CPU during Microsoft SQL database backup without capping
  the resource usage.
  

Local fix

• N/A
  

Problem summary

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  * USERS AFFECTED:                                              *
  * IBM Spectrum Protect Plus level 10.1.4 and 10.1.5            *
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  * PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         *
  * See ERROR DESCRIPTION                                        *
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  * RECOMMENDATION:                                              *
  * Apply fixing level when available. This problem is currently *
  * projected to be fixed in 10.1.5.2153 and 10.1.6. Note that   *
  * this is subject to change at the discretion of IBM           *
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Problem conclusion

• Backups processes will limit the processor utilization to a
  maximum of 70%
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  SP PLUS

• Fixed component ID

  5737SPLUS

Applicable component levels