Problems with DB Backups

Whenever I use the Create Backup tool, I run into problems. If I generate a zip file and move it to my hard drive, I get the following error when I try to unzip it:

"The Compressed (zipped) Folder is invalid or corrupted."

If generate a .bak file and try to restore it with SMS, I get the following error:

"Specified cast is not valid"

I've gone through this routine before several times and it has worked, but I've run into these problems on and off. This time I can't seem to get it to work no matter how hard I try.

 

Hi junior,

I really don't think there is anything wrong with my database and the FTP client I use to pull-down the .zip file is the one I've always used (CuteFTP), normally with success. I ran the command you suggested and it found no errors:

At this point I'm reluctant to restore a backup that seems to be invalid and which I cannot prove is valid at this point. The database supporting my application is dynamic and is running fine without any problems. I haven't changed my application code in months and everything seems to be fully operational.

I think I need someone to validate that the .zip and .bak files being generated by my tool are not corrupted on the server-side before I ftp them to my local workstation. I'm out of options at this point. Unless file corruption is common when ftping files there must be something else going on.

 

I tried a new FTP editor and it seemed to work so it looks like the problem is with my ftp client.