doc on xp_availablemedia

I tried to find the document on xp_availablemedia extended procedure but
couldn't find it on online help or support microsoft website. Can you please
tell me what it is doing? Thanks.
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> I tried to find the document on xp_availablemedia extended procedure but
> couldn't find it on online help or support microsoft website. Can you
please
> tell me what it is doing? Thanks.
The system stored procedure xp_availablemedia is UNDOCUMENTED. The behavior
of xp_availablemedia may change across service packs and SQL Server
versions.
This system stored procedure is used when backing up and restoring from SQL
Server Enterprise Manager.
This system stored procedure is mentioned in this article:
PRB: "Error 229: Execute Permission Denied on Object 'xp_availablemedia'
Owner 'dbo'"
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=323249
Why do you want to know? Do you have a specific issue that you need to
address? Perhaps we can help in that area.
Cheers,
Eric Crdenas
Senior support professional
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