Verify that a exists and is set as the default.
In human terms: Backup Exec cannot access the backup storage device (tape drive, disk folder, deduplication folder, etc.) during a backup or restore job.
If none of the above work, the issue isn't the target—it's the source’s catalog . The Backup Exec database (BEDB) sometimes loses track of a file that doesn't exist or thinks a drive letter changed.
Reboot and re-test.
When Backup Exec returns the 0xe00086cc error code, it generally means the with the Remote Agent. The underlying failures typically stem from one of the following areas:
After installing a Backup Exec hotfix, feature pack, or Windows update, the server may require a reboot. Backup Exec services, including the Job Engine, will often fail to start until this reboot is performed.
If the "Push Install" continues to fail with this code, users often find success by performing a manual agent installation directly on the remote server.
