Problem Scenario:

Database back up failed with the below message prompt: The folder must be shared with full permission stating you unable proceed backup at client PC, only able to backup at Server PC.





Solution 1:

At server PC, go to drive that stored SQL folder> program files> Microsoft SQL Server> MSSQL>MSSQL> backup folder


Example if stored at C drive: 


Right click on backup folder> Properties > Shared and give read and write access to everyone.



After done setting at server PC, go to client PC for backup.


Solution 2:


1) At Server PC > search for Services > Open

2) Check below 4 it’s running

- DNS Client

- Function Discovery Resource Publication

- SSDP Discovery

- UPnP Device Host


3) After done above, search Control Panel 


4) Network and Sharing Center > change adapter settings > right click on the connected network > properties > tick for File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks



Remarks:

For special PC like Windows server 2012 R2, after all the setting still unable backup can try go to CMD, run as administrator > type net stop server > enter, after show the server service was stopped successfully type net start server > enter, it will show the server service was started successfully


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