Symantec NetBackup™

Installation Guide

Windows

Release 7.0

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Technical Support ............................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1 Preparing for installation .................................................. 11
Changes in NetBackup 7.0 .............................................................. 11
NetBackup mixed version support ................................................... 14
About NetBackup 7.0 availability .................................................... 14
About the NetBackup media kit ................................................. 15
About the Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) images .............. 17
Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation ................... 18
Requirements for upgrading Windows servers to NetBackup 7.0 ........... 21
About storage device configuration ................................................. 22
Locating supported robot types ................................................. 23
About replacing NetBackup server types not supported in NetBackup
7.0 ....................................................................................... 24
How to replace unsupported NetBackup master servers ................ 26
How to replace unsupported NetBackup media servers .................. 27

Chapter 2 NetBackup licenses ............................................................. 29

About NetBackup license key requirements ....................................... 29
NetBackup license compatibility ............................................... 30
Methods for entering license keys ............................................. 30
Frequently asked questions about license keys ............................ 31

Chapter 3 Installing or upgrading server software ......................... 35

Sequence for installing or upgrading ............................................... 35
Installing or upgrading servers locally ............................................. 36
Installing or upgrading servers remotely .......................................... 46
Installing or upgrading servers in clustered environments .................. 57
Cluster installation and upgrade requirements ............................ 57
Installing or upgrading servers in clustered environments ............ 58
Automatic file changes from an upgrade .......................................... 72
Installing NetBackup servers silently ............................................... 73
System restart after a silent installation ..................................... 75
Upgrading NetBackup Servers to NetBackup Enterprise Servers ........... 75
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Chapter 4 Installing alternative administrative interfaces ........... 77

About the NetBackup Remote Administration Console for
Windows .............................................................................. 77
Installing the NetBackup Remote Administration Console ............. 78
Configuring server lists for the NetBackup Remote
Administration Console ..................................................... 80
Adding remote servers to administer from an existing NetBackup
Remote Administration Console .......................................... 81
About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console ............................ 81
Installing version 7.0 of the NetBackup Java Administration
Console on Windows ......................................................... 82
Installing or removing multiple versions of the NetBackup-Java
Administration Console on Windows ................................... 83
Methods for administering multiple versions of NetBackup
servers ........................................................................... 84

Chapter 5 Removing NetBackup server software ............................ 87

Removing NetBackup server software .............................................. 87
Removing NetBackup server software in a clustered
environment ......................................................................... 90
Removing NetBackup LiveUpdate from Windows systems ................... 90

Chapter 6 Installing client software ................................................... 91

About NetBackup client installation ................................................ 91
About NetBackup client installation on Windows ............................... 92
Windows client system requirements ........................................ 92
Installation methods for Windows clients ................................... 93
Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally .............................. 94
Installing NetBackup Windows clients remotely .......................... 97
Installing NetBackup Windows clients silently ........................... 103
How to configure NetBackup clients ......................................... 104
Removing NetBackup Windows client software .......................... 105
About NetBackup client installation on UNIX .................................. 105
Installation methods for UNIX clients ...................................... 107
Installing UNIX clients locally ................................................ 108
Installing UNIX clients remotely ............................................. 108
Adding a UNIX client after initial server installation ................... 114
Removing UNIX NetBackup client software ............................... 115
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Chapter 7 Configuring NetBackup servers ...................................... 119

About NetBackup configuration .................................................... 119
Starting the NetBackup Administration Console ........................ 121
About the Device Configuration Wizard .................................... 122
About the Volume Configuration Wizard .................................. 124
About the Catalog Backup Wizard ............................................ 125
About the Backup Policy Configuration Wizard .......................... 126

Index ................................................................................................................... 129

10 Contents
 Chapter 1
Preparing for installation
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ Changes in NetBackup 7.0

■ NetBackup mixed version support

■ About NetBackup 7.0 availability

■ Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation

■ Requirements for upgrading Windows servers to NetBackup 7.0

■ About storage device configuration

■ About replacing NetBackup server types not supported in NetBackup 7.0

Changes in NetBackup 7.0

This release of NetBackup contains many changes and enhancements. The
following describes some important changes to NetBackup version 7.0. For
complete details, see the NetBackup Release Notes.

Veritas Storage Migrator This product has reached its end of life and is no longer
(VSM) supported.

NetBackup Operations Starting with NetBackup 7.0, NOM has been replaced with
Manager (NOM) OpsCenter.

If your current 6.x NetBackup environment includes NOM

6.x, you can upgrade NOM to OpsCenter with an upgrade to
NetBackup 7.0.
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Changes in NetBackup 7.0

Platform and operating Starting with NetBackup 7.0, the following platform support
system support changes changes apply:

■ Except for FreeBSD clients and Mac clients, all UNIX

32-bit system support has been discontinued.
To upgrade these systems to NetBackup 7.0, you must
first migrate your current NetBackup 6.x catalogs and
databases to a system with a supported 64-bit platform.
However, 32-bit media servers and clients that use
NetBackup 6.x are compatible with NetBackup 7.0 64-bit
master servers.
Also, NetBackup requires OpenStorage vendor plug-ins
to be 64-bit. When you upgrade a media server that is
used for OpenStorage to NetBackup 7.0, you also must
update the vendor plug-in to a 64-bit version.
For details about how to replace servers that currently
use these unsupported platforms, refer to the following
section:
See “About replacing NetBackup server types not
supported in NetBackup 7.0” on page 24.
■ IRIX and Tru64 are no longer supported.
Servers and clients with these operating systems that
use NetBackup 6.x are compatible with NetBackup 7.0
servers.
■ All 64-bit platforms are supported except for FreeBSD
clients and Mac clients.
■ Windows IA64 is supported only as a client.
■ Linux SUSE and Linux RedHat Itanium are no longer
supported for use as master or media servers. These
platforms are only supported as a client.
■ HP-UX PA-RISC is no longer supported as a master
server. This platform is supported only as a true media
server (media server without the EMM server) or a true
client.
■ Novell NetWare is no longer supported for use as a media
server. This platform is only supported as a client.
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Changes in NetBackup 7.0

UNIX package consolidation Starting with NetBackup 7.0, most of the add-on products
and database agents are now installed with the NetBackup
server or the client package. Separate installation for these
products is no longer needed.
The following products are now included in the NetBackup
server package (if the platform supports the product):

■ BMR master server

■ NDMP
■ NetBackup Vault
The following products are now included in the NetBackup
client package (if the platform supports the product):

■ BMR Boot server

■ DB2
■ NetBackup Encryption
■ Informix
■ LiveUpdate agent
■ Lotus Notes
■ Oracle
■ SAP
■ Snapshot Client
■ Sybase

The binaries for the listed products are laid down with the
server or the client package. A valid license is still required
to enable the product. If product configuration was required
previously (such as db2_config), configuration is still
required.
Note: For Solaris server upgrades, the older versions of any
listed products here must be removed before an upgrade to
NetBackup 7.0. For example, VRTSnbdb2, SYMCnbdb2,
VRTSnbenc, SYMCnbenc, and others. The installation script
displays a list of the packages it finds that must be removed.

The Japanese and the Chinese language packages remain

as separate add-ons. The process to install and upgrade
these products remains the same.

Clustered media server New NetBackup 7.0 media server installations cannot be
support changes clustered. However, existing 6.x clustered media servers
can be upgraded to version 7.0 and remain clustered.
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NetBackup mixed version support

NetBackup mixed version support

You can run mixed versions of NetBackup between master servers, media servers,
and clients. This back-level support lets you upgrade NetBackup one server at a
time, which minimizes the effect on overall system performance. Symantec
supports only certain combinations of servers and clients.
Table 1-1 lists the supported mixed version configurations for NetBackup 7.0.

Table 1-1 Supported NetBackup mixed version configurations

Configuration Master server Media server Client version

version version

1 7.0 7.0 7.0

2 7.0 7.0 6.5.x or 6.0.x

3 7.0 6.5.x or 6.0.x 6.5.x or 6.0.x

NetBackup 7.0 does not support Windows 2000 systems. However, you can still
use NetBackup version 6.x on Windows 2000 clients with your NetBackup 7.0
servers.
The following describes what type of action to take if you have any clients that
run Windows 2000:

Existing NetBackup customers with No action is required. These clients are compatible
Windows 2000 clients at NetBackup with NetBackup version 7.0 master and media
version 6.x: servers.

However, it is recommended that you replace

these systems with clients that use a more current
operating system to ensure future compatibility.

New NetBackup customers with You must install NetBackup version 6.x client
Windows 2000 systems: software on your Windows 2000 systems.

To obtain NetBackup version 6.x, contact your

Symantec NetBackup representative or call
technical support.

For complete information on mixed version support, see the NetBackup Release
Notes. Refer to the section "About NetBackup backward compatibility".

About NetBackup 7.0 availability

NetBackup 7.0 is available in the following formats:
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About NetBackup 7.0 availability

■ DVD media kit

All necessary software and documentation files are provided on several DVDs.
See “About the NetBackup media kit” on page 15.
■ Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) images
The DVD image files are posted and available for download on the FileConnect
Website.
See “About the Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) images” on page 17.

About the NetBackup media kit

The media kit includes a DVD for each supported UNIX platform or operating
system and one DVD for Windows. The label on each DVD provides a brief
description of its contents.
NetBackup documentation is also included. All documentation for the NetBackup
software products in this release is included.
Printed materials include a getting started guide. Documentation on the DVDs is
in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can use Acrobat Reader to open, view,
and print the files.
If Autorun is enabled on your Windows system, you see a Web page that lists the
documents that you can select to view. On UNIX or Linux systems, or if Autorun
is disabled on the Windows system, navigate to the DVD drive to view the DVD
contents. From that drive, you can select the documents to view or copy them to
a local drive.
Table 1-2 describes the contents of each DVD.

Table 1-2 NetBackup 7.0 DVD contents

DVD No. Platform OS Contents

1 AIX 64-bit ■ Server

■ All UNIX clients
■ OpsCenter
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation
16 Preparing for installation
About NetBackup 7.0 availability

Table 1-2 NetBackup 7.0 DVD contents (continued)

DVD No. Platform OS Contents

2 HP IA64 ■ Server
■ All UNIX clients
■ OpsCenter
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation

3 HP-UX PA-RISC ■ Server

■ All UNIX clients
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation

4 Linux RedHat x86_64 ■ Server

■ All UNIX clients
■ OpsCenter
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation

5 Linux SuSE x86_64 ■ Server

■ All UNIX clients
■ OpsCenter
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation

6 Solaris SPARC64 ■ Server

■ All UNIX clients
■ OpsCenter
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation
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About NetBackup 7.0 availability

Table 1-2 NetBackup 7.0 DVD contents (continued)

DVD No. Platform OS Contents

7 Solaris x86-64 ■ Server

■ All UNIX clients
■ OpsCenter
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation

8 Windows X86 and X64 ■ Server

■ All X86, X64, and IA64 clients
■ OpsCenter
■ ICS components:
Symantec Product Authentication Service (AT)
Symantec Product Authorization Service (AZ)
■ NetBackup documentation

In addition to NetBackup DVDs, the media kit also includes the following items:
■ OpenVMS Client (CD)
■ RealTime 7.0 (DVD)

About the Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) images

The ESD images for NetBackup 7.0 are available for download from the FileConnect
Web page. The images adhere to a 1.8G size limitation.
The following describes how the images for each platform can be downloaded:

UNIX Compressed .tar files (gzip) are posted.

A Readme file on FileConnect describes the following points:

■ The images you must download to install NetBackup or

OpsCenter.
■ The images you must organize and download to create
a local DVD image.
■ How to create a local file share with a directory structure
that allows installation of NetBackup, OpsCenter, and
clients on multiple platforms.
18 Preparing for installation
Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation

Windows The DVD image is broken down into smaller files.

You must download all files that are associated with the
Windows image.

A Readme file on FileConnect describes how to assemble

these files into a single .zip file.

Requirements for Windows NetBackup server

installation
Before you install NetBackup, make sure that your backup environment meets
the following requirements:

Other backup software Remove any other vendor’s backup software currently
configured on your system. The backup software of another
vendor can negatively affect how NetBackup installs and
functions.

OS updates Before you install your NetBackup product, make sure that
you have applied the most current operating system patches
and updates. If you are not certain that your operating
system is current, contact your operating system vendor
and request the latest patches and upgrades.

Storage devices Devices such as robots and stand-alone tape drives must be
installed according to the manufacturers’ instructions and
recognized by the Windows software.

Backup environment Make sure that your network configuration allows all servers
communication and clients to recognize and communicate with one another.

Generally, if you can reach the clients from a server by using

the ping command, the setup works with NetBackup.
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Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation

Server configuration The server system configuration should comply as follows:

■ Operating system
Windows 2003 Server/XP, Windows 2008 Server/Vista,
or Windows 2008 R2 Server/Windows 7.
■ Memory
As a general rule, the minimum memory requirement
for master servers is 2GB RAM per processor.
For additional information about memory requirements,
refer to the NetBackup Backup Planning and Performance
Tuning Guide.
■ Screen resolution
Should be configured for at least 1024x768, 256 colors.

Disk space requirements ■ An NTFS partition.

■ At least 1 GB of storage space to accommodate the server
software (512 MB) and NetBackup catalogs (at least 512
MB).
NetBackup catalogs contain information about your
backups, which become larger as you use the product.
The catalog disk space requirements depend primarily
on the aspects of your backup configuration. For
example, the number of files that are backed up, the
frequency of your backups, and how long you retain your
backup data.
■ For upgrades, you must have an additional 500 MB of
disk space on the drive where Windows is installed. After
the upgrade is complete, this additional space is not
needed.

General requirements Make sure that you have all of the following items:

■ NetBackup installation DVDs or ESD images

■ Appropriate license keys
■ Administrator account and password for all servers

Note: To install NetBackup on Windows 2008/Vista and

Windows 2008 R2/Windows 7 UAC-enabled environments,
you must log on as the official administrator. Users that are
assigned to the Administrators Group and are not the official
administrator cannot install NetBackup in UAC-enabled
environments. To allow users in the Administrators Group
to install NetBackup, disable UAC.
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Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation

Mixed versions Make sure to install NetBackup servers with a release level
that is at least equal to the latest client version that you
plan to use. Earlier versions of server software can
encounter problems with later versions of client software.

CIFS-mounted file systems Symantec does not support installation of NetBackup in a

CIFS-mounted directory. File locking in CIFS-mounted file
systems can be unreliable.

Installations on Windows NetBackup can be installed on these systems only by using

2008 Server Core the silent installation method.

See “Installing NetBackup servers silently” on page 73.

NetBackup communication NetBackup services and port numbers must be the same
across the network.

Symantec suggests that you use the default port settings

for NetBackup services and Internet service ports. If you
modify the port numbers, they must be the same for all
master servers, media servers, and clients. The port entries
are in the following file:

%SYSTEMROOT%\system32\drivers\etc\services

To change the default settings, you must perform a

NetBackup custom installation of NetBackup or edit the
services file manually.

Remote Administration You must provide the names of Remote Administration

Console installation Console hosts during master server installation.

Remote and cluster In addition to all previously stated installation requirements,

installations the following guidelines apply to remote installations and
cluster installations:

■ The source system (or primary node) must run Windows

2003/2008/2008 R2 Server.
■ The destination PC (or clustered nodes) must have
Windows 2003/2008/2008 R2 Server.
■ The installation account must have administrator
privileges on all the remote systems or on all nodes in
the cluster.
■ All nodes in a cluster must run the same operating
system, service pack level, and version of NetBackup.
You cannot mix versions of server operating systems.
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Requirements for upgrading Windows servers to NetBackup 7.0

Requirements for upgrading Windows servers to

NetBackup 7.0
The following describes the general requirements for Windows server upgrades:

Supported upgrade paths ■ Direct upgrades to NetBackup 7.0

You can upgrade directly to NetBackup 7.0 only from 6.x
versions. Any 6.0 or 6.5 version can be upgraded directly
to NetBackup 7.0.
This installation guide includes the procedures for
upgrading from 6.x to 7.0.
■ Upgrades from 5.x versions
If you currently use NetBackup 5.x versions, you cannot
upgrade directly to 7.0. You must first upgrade to
NetBackup 6.0 or 6.5. Symantec recommends that you
upgrade to 6.5.
An upgrade guide is posted on the upgrade portal at the
following location:
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/290185.htm.
After you upgrade to 6.5, you can upgrade to 7.0.

Back up databases Before you proceed with any upgrade procedure, always
back up your existing NetBackup database. If an error occurs
during the upgrade, you can roll back to the previous version
and still retain your information from the database backup.

Review installation Many of the NetBackup server installation requirements

requirements also apply to NetBackup upgrades. Review these
requirements before you upgrade.

See “Requirements for Windows NetBackup server

installation” on page 18.

Upgrades on Windows 2008 NetBackup can be upgraded on these systems only by using
Server Core the silent installation method.

See “Installing NetBackup servers silently” on page 73.

Converting master servers to When you perform an upgrade, a master server cannot be
be media servers changed to a media server. To make this change, you must
first uninstall the earlier version of NetBackup, then perform
an installation of the new version.

Converting non-failover For NetBackup Enterprise upgrades, you cannot convert an

servers to be NetBackup existing non-failover server to a highly available NetBackup
failover (clustered) servers failover (clustered) server.
22 Preparing for installation
About storage device configuration

Version support between Make sure that the NetBackup version on each server is at
servers and clients least equal to the version on any clients. Earlier software
versions on servers can encounter problems with later
software versions on clients.

See “NetBackup mixed version support” on page 14.

Add-on product versions Add-ons must be at the same version as the NetBackup
server or the client where the add-on is installed.

NetBackup Access Control To use the access control features in NetBackup 7.0, you
(NBAC) must install the Symantec Product Authentication and
Authorization components.

If access control is installed in your current NetBackup

environment, you must first install the new Symantec
Product Authentication and Authorization components.
Then you can upgrade to NetBackup 7.0.

For NetBackup Access Control installation and upgrade

instructions, see the NetBackup Security and Encryption
Guide.

Conflicts with older clients If you have NetBackup clients that are unsupported for
and new features NetBackup 7.0, you may encounter problems with new
features in this release. If you do not plan to upgrade these
earlier version clients, move them to a separate policy.

NetBackup Administration The NetBackup Administration Console must be closed when

Console you upgrade NetBackup. Otherwise, NetBackup may cause
a failure that forces you to restart the procedure.

About storage device configuration

Reliable use of NetBackup depends on the proper configuration of your storage
devices. To ensure reliable backups and restores, you must first install and
configure devices to work with the operating system.
Before you install or upgrade to NetBackup 7.0, use the following guidelines to
configure storage devices to work with the operating system:

New installations and Before you install or upgrade to NetBackup 7.0, Symantec
upgrades recommends that you install and configure your devices
with the latest version of drivers.
 Preparing for installation 23
About storage device configuration

Connections and settings To prepare and connect new devices, perform the following
tasks:

■ Set the SCSI ID (target). Make sure that it is set it to an

available SCSI ID.
■ Physically attach your device to a compatible host bus
adapter where that SCSI ID is available.
Compatible means that both the device and the host bus
adapter are of the same type. For example, single-ended,
high voltage differential, low voltage differential, or
Fibre Channel.

Configuration To configure storage devices to work with the operating

system, refer to the following documentation:

■ The instructions from the device and the operating

system vendors.
■ The NetBackup Device Configuration Guide. See the
chapter that is appropriate for your operating system.

NetBackup installation After all storage devices are installed, configured, and
verified to work with the operating system, you can install
NetBackup.

Warning: An improperly configured device can lead to backup failures, data loss,
or both.

Locating supported robot types

You can find a list of the supported robot types in the NetBackup Release Notes.
Symantec periodically adds new robots to this list. For your convenience, Symantec
updates the supported robots lists on the Symantec support Web site.
To find the latest robot types that this release supports
1 In a Web browser, open the following:
http://entsupport.symantec.com
2 In the Knowledge Base Search for All Products field, enter NetBackup
Enterprise Server and click >.
3 On the Search Results page, in the Search Suggestions section, click
Compatibility List.
4 Click in the Product field and select NetBackup Enterprise Server.
5 Click in the Product Version field and select 7.0.
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6 Click in the Platform field and select All Platforms.

7 Click the following link to open a new page of document links:
Where to find and download the Hardware Compatibility and Software
Compatibility lists on the Support site for NetBackup Server, NetBackup
Enterprise Server, NetBackup PureDisk, and Backup Reporter
8 Click either NetBackup Enterprise Server or NetBackup Server.

About replacing NetBackup server types not

supported in NetBackup 7.0
Certain hardware support and operating system support has been discontinued
in NetBackup 7.0. These systems must be replaced with supported systems before
an upgrade to NetBackup 7.0.
For complete details about hardware and operating system support in NetBackup
7.0, refer to the following documents:
■ NetBackup Release Notes
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/20654069.htm
Refer to the sections "About platform and operating system support changes"
and "About NetBackup Compatibility Lists".
■ NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.x OS Software Compatibility List
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/337048
■ NetBackup server 7.0 hardware compatibility list
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/336875
The following describes the general guidelines to replace unsupported servers
before an upgrade to NetBackup 7.0:
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Platform and operating The platform and the architecture of the new system can
system be different than the system that you replace, provided that
you observe the following rules:

■ An unsupported Windows server (hardware or operating

system) should be replaced with a supported Windows
server.
■ An unsupported UNIX or Linux server (hardware or
operating system) should be replaced with any other
supported UNIX or Linux server platform and operating
system. However, Red Hat Linux master servers are an
exception (see the following item).
■ An unsupported Red Hat Linux master server must be
replaced by another Red Hat Linux master server. The
version of Red Hat Linux and the server architecture
may be different.
For complete details on replacing NetBackup servers in
regard to platforms and operating systems, refer to the
following documents on the Symantec support Web site:

■ For Windows master servers:

http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/337969.htm
■ For UNIX master servers:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/337970.htm
■ For media servers:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/338425.htm
■ OpenStorage users should also refer to the following
document for details about specific considerations in
regard to upgrades to NetBackup 7.0:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/338426.htm

NetBackup version The new supported system must use the exact same version
of NetBackup as the old system. You cannot migrate catalogs
and databases from one NetBackup version to a different
version.

For example, the old server uses NetBackup 6.5.2. You must
install this same version on the new server before you can
upgrade.
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Hot catalog backup On the old system, you must create a hot catalog backup.
This backup is then used to restore the catalog to the new
supported system and complete the migration.
The method that you use to create the catalog backup can
make a difference in how you restore it on the new system.
For example:

■ Whether you back up the catalog to tape or disk

■ Whether you back up the catalog to a master server or
a media server

For complete details on how to create a hot catalog backup,

see the NetBackup Troubleshooting Guide.

How to replace unsupported NetBackup master servers

The following steps describe only the primary tasks to replace an unsupported
master server.
For complete detailed instructions, refer to the following documents on the
Symantec support Web site:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/337969.htm
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/337970.htm
OpenStorage users should also refer to the following document for details about
specific considerations in regard to upgrades to NetBackup 7.0:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/338426.htm
To replace an unsupported master server
1 Configure a new supported master server with the same name as the old
unsupported master server.
See “About replacing NetBackup server types not supported in NetBackup
7.0” on page 24.
2 Install the same version of NetBackup on the new master server that is used
on the old master server.
You must install NetBackup to the exact same path and location as the old
server.
3 On the old master server, create a hot catalog backup.
For complete details on how to create a hot catalog backup, see the NetBackup
Troubleshooting Guide.
4 Shut down the old master server and remove it from your backup
environment.
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5 Install the new master server in your backup environment.

6 Restore the catalog backup.
7 Run some test backups and restores to verify successful operation.
After you verify successful operation, you can upgrade to NetBackup 7.0.

How to replace unsupported NetBackup media servers

The following steps describe only the primary tasks to replace an unsupported
media server.
For complete detailed instructions, refer to the following document on the
Symantec support Web site:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/338425.htm
OpenStorage users should also refer to the following document for details about
specific considerations in regard to upgrades to NetBackup 7.0:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/338426.htm
To replace an unsupported media server
1 Deactivate the old media server through the NetBackup Administration
Console, or by running the following command:
nbemmcmd -updatehost -machinename <Media Server> -machinestateop
set_admin_pause -machinetype media -masterserver <Master Server>

2 Shut down the old media server.

3 Configure a new supported media server with the same name and IP address
as the old media server.

Note: To use a new IP address, make sure that you update the DNS.

4 Connect all backup storage devices to the new media server.

5 Install the same version of NetBackup on the new media server that is used
on the old media server. You must install NetBackup to the exact same path
and location as the old server.
Also, make sure that you specify the same list of additional servers that were
identified on the old server.
6 Install the new media server in your backup environment.
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7 Activate the new media server through the NetBackup Administration Console,
or by running the following command:
nbemmcmd -updatehost -machinename <Media Server> -machinestateop
clr_admin_pause -machinetype media -masterserver <Master Server>

8 Run the device discovery on the new media server so that all connected backup
storage devices are recognized.
9 Run some test backups and restores to verify successful operation.
After you verify successful operation, you can upgrade to NetBackup 7.0.
 Chapter 2
NetBackup licenses
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ About NetBackup license key requirements

About NetBackup license key requirements

To install NetBackup master server or media server software, you must enter a
NetBackup product license key.
To obtain license keys, you must order a license SKU when you order your
NetBackup products.
After you place your order, Symantec sends you an email with a license certificate
that includes the following information:

List of NetBackup licenses This list includes all of the licenses for the products that
purchased you ordered.

Keep this list in a secure location. You may be asked for a

product license key if you ever need to contact technical
support for assistance.

Serial number for access to Instead of a DVD media kit, you can use this serial number
download NetBackup to download the Electronic Software Distribution (ESD)
products images for NetBackup product installation.

Go to the following Web site and enter this serial number

to download the ESD images to your system:

https://fileconnect.symantec.com/LangSelection.jsp

When you install NetBackup, Symantec recommends that you enter all other
product license keys on the master server when you are prompted. Although you
can add these license keys later, it is easier to enter them when you install the
master server software.
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About NetBackup license key requirements

For detailed information on how to administer NetBackup license keys, refer to

the NetBackup Administration Guide, Volume I.

NetBackup license compatibility

To use your current NetBackup license keys to upgrade servers, add-on products,
and database agents to NetBackup 7.0, the following are required:
■ NetBackup version 6.0.x or 6.5.x must already be installed.
■ You must have a valid maintenance contract for all licensed NetBackup
products.

Note: You cannot upgrade to NetBackup 7.0 if your current installed version is
NetBackup 5.x. You must first upgrade to NetBackup 6.0 or 6.5, and then you can
upgrade to NetBackup 7.0. Any 6.x version can be upgraded directly to 7.0.

Upgrade licenses and software may be obtained from the Symantec Licensing
Portal at the following Web site:
https://licensing.symantec.com/acctmgmt/index.jsp
For detailed information and procedures on how to administer license keys, refer
to the NetBackup Administrator’s Guide, Volume I.

Methods for entering license keys

All NetBackup product license keys must be entered on the master server. Enter
license keys by using one of the following methods:
■ During NetBackup master server installation (recommended)
The installation script prompts you to enter the license keys for all NetBackup
products that you plan to install.
■ NetBackup Administration Console
After NetBackup master server installation, open the console and click Help
> License Keys.
■ Command-line interface (UNIX only)
After NetBackup master server installation, use the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key

For some features and products, license keys must also be entered on the media
server. Those features and products are as follows:
■ Library-based tape drives feature
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■ NDMP

Note: You can log on to a NetBackup server from almost any server in a system
to view, enter, and administer license keys. When you administer license keys
remotely, ensure that you view the licenses of the system you intend to change.
You do not want to add or change a license key on the wrong server.

Frequently asked questions about license keys

Symantec customers have asked the following questions about how to manage
license keys.

Is the license system for NetBackup uses a common license system that other
NetBackup the same as the Symantec products also use. Please remember, however,
license system in other that the common license system provides flexibility in the
Symantec products? license features that each product implements. For example,
NetBackup does not have a node-locked license system, but
some other products do.

Can I use NetBackup if all I No. The media kit by itself does not allow any access to
have is a media kit? NetBackup. You always need a license key (either permanent
or evaluation). License keys should always be delivered with
the media kit, so you should never find yourself with a media
kit and no key.

What does the license key The key is a multi-digit alphanumeric string (for example:
look like? What information 8EPP-ABCD-9XYZ-XYZ9-8881-VCF4-OIUF-AJDC). The key
does it contain? contains information on the following:

■ Whether the key is for NetBackup Server or NetBackup

Enterprise Server
■ Whether the key is for a server, a client, an agent, or an
option (and which one)
■ Whether the key is a permanent key or an evaluation
key
■ Information about how and where the key was generated

Is the license key serialized? Yes, serialization information is embedded in the key.
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Can I see reports on what Yes. Information about license keys is stored on the master
license keys I have? server.

To access the information, open the NetBackup

Administration Console and select Help > License Keys.

On UNIX servers, you can also run the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key

For more information on how to view reports, refer to the

NetBackup Administrator’s Guide, Volume I.

How do I enable options and When you install NetBackup, you are prompted to enter the
agents? license keys for all options and agents.

If you purchase an agent or other add-on product at a later

date, you can enter its license key manually. Open the
NetBackup Administration Console and select Help >
License Keys.

On UNIX servers, you can also run the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key

Some options require that you have your original NetBackup

DVDs, because additional binaries must be installed. You
should always keep your NetBackup DVDs in a safe place.

Should I save license keys Yes. Always store copies of your license keys in a secure
after they have been entered? place.

What should I do if I have Symantec has a record of all license keys that are issued to
lost my license key(s)? customers. Customers who lose their license key(s) can call
Order Management to get copies of their license keys.

■ For Americas, Japan, PacRim, Australia:

650.318.4265 FAX: 650.335.8428
■ For Europe, Middle East and Africa:
00.353.61.365232 FAX: 00.353.61.365223

If you have purchased NetBackup from a Symantec partner,

you need to contact that partner for information on your
key.
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About NetBackup license key requirements

How are large volume orders Many NetBackup installations are very large, and the license
handled? keys are long. License keys that you enter multiple times
can be time-consuming. You can request a single license
key for each type of NetBackup component you purchase.
For example, you can obtain one license key for use with 50
Oracle agents. Site licenses enable unrestricted use for
specific NetBackup agents or options.

You still need a unique license key for each type of

NetBackup component that you purchase. Separate license
keys are required for components like NetBackup Server, a
Lotus Notes agent, or any NDMP option.

What about license keys for Site licenses are handled much like large volume orders are.
customers with site licenses? The certificate for a site license states that the license key
is good for unlimited copies.

Do I need a license key to No. NetBackup Remote Administration Consoles do not

enable NetBackup Remote require special license keys. You can install them on any
Administration Consoles? computer with access to the master server.

Can a license key be used Yes. You can use your license keys multiple times. You are,
multiple times? however, legally bound to install and use only the number
of NetBackup servers, clients, agents, and options for which
you purchase licenses.

How do existing customers All NetBackup customers who have current maintenance
get license keys? contracts with Symantec automatically receive the latest
version of NetBackup. You receive the NetBackup media kit
and license keys for every component for which you
purchased licenses.

If your maintenance is through a Symantec partner, you

upgrade through the partner. Contact the partner for more
details.

What if I do not get the right If you believe that you received an incorrect license key,
license keys? contact Order Management using the number on your
license key certificate. Technical support does not issue
permanent license keys. You can obtain license keys only
through Order Management. Technical support can provide
temporary one-month license keys to you while issues
regarding permanent license keys are resolved.

What does an evaluation The evaluation license key enables unrestricted use of
license key enable? NetBackup, its agents, and its options for a predetermined
period of time.
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Am I notified when an To find out when a license key expires, open the NetBackup
evaluation is about to expire? Administration Console and select Help > License Keys.

On UNIX servers, you can also run the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key

What happens when an The NetBackup services or daemons are shut down. When
evaluation license key you attempt to use the product you are informed that its
expires? evaluation period has expired.

Does NetBackup save the Yes. Customers who add a permanent license key to an
backup configuration and evaluation version of NetBackup have immediate access to
catalog information when their catalog information and configuration information.
evaluation license keys
expire?

How do I upgrade from an It is easy. When you purchase a permanent license, you add
evaluation license to a that license to NetBackup. All the configuration information
permanent license? and catalog data from your evaluation version is retained.

To enter your permanent license key, open the NetBackup

Administration Console and select Help > License Keys.

On UNIX servers, you can also run the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key
 Chapter 3
Installing or upgrading
server software
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ Sequence for installing or upgrading

■ Installing or upgrading servers locally

■ Installing or upgrading servers remotely

■ Installing or upgrading servers in clustered environments

■ Automatic file changes from an upgrade

■ Installing NetBackup servers silently

■ Upgrading NetBackup Servers to NetBackup Enterprise Servers

Sequence for installing or upgrading

When you install or upgrade NetBackup software, Symantec recommends the
following sequence:
■ Master servers
■ Media servers, if any (NetBackup Enterprise Server only)
■ NetBackup Remote Administration Console, if any
■ NetBackup clients
■ Any NetBackup add-on products (such as language packages)
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Note: For upgrades, if your current NetBackup environment uses a remote

EMM (EMM installed on a media server), you must upgrade this server first.
Once you upgrade the remote EMM, you must upgrade all master servers that
communicate with it to NetBackup 7.0. NetBackup does not support the use
of a 7.0 EMM server with a 6.x master server.

Before you proceed with any procedure, be sure to review the installation and
upgrade requirements.
See “Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation” on page 18.
See “Requirements for upgrading Windows servers to NetBackup 7.0” on page 21.

Installing or upgrading servers locally

Use the following procedure to install or upgrade to NetBackup 7.0 on a local
computer.
For new installations, if you want to install NetBackup Access Control, you must
do so after you complete the NetBackup installation.
For upgrades, if NetBackup Access Control is already installed, you must upgrade
that product first and then upgrade to NetBackup 7.0. Refer to the NetBackup
Security and Encryption Guide for complete instructions.
To install NetBackup server software locally on Windows
1 Log on to the system where you want to install NetBackup. Be sure to log on
with administrator privileges.
2 This step applies only to upgrades. For new installations, skip to the next
step.
■ Deactivate all NetBackup policies and storage lifecycle policies as follows:

For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console users Administration Console.
■ From the tree on the left, select Policies.
■ In the right pane, select all of the NetBackup
policies that appear.
■ Right-click on the highlighted policies and
select Deactivate.

To deactivate storage lifecycle policies, see the

following command-line instruction.
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For command-line users Enter the following commands for the appropriate
policies:
■ For NetBackup policies, enter the following
command:

install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\
bpplinfo policy_name -modify -inactive

■ For storage lifecycle policies, enter the

following command:
install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\nbstlutil
inactive -lifecycle policy name

■ Deactivate disk staging storage units as follows:

For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console users Administration Console.
■ From the tree on the left, expand NetBackup
Management > Storage Units.
■ In the right pane, double-click on a disk staging
storage unit.
■ When the Change Storage Unit window
appears, select Staging Schedule.
■ When the Disk Staging Schedule window
appears, click the Exclude Dates tab.
■ Select the date in the calendar that matches the
date of the system upgrade.
■ Repeat these tasks for each disk staging storage
unit.

For command-line users ■ Enter the following command:

install_path\netbackup\bin\admincmd\
bpschedulerep schedulename -excl
mm/dd/yyyy

■ Deactivate all media servers as follows:

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For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console users Administration Console.
■ From the tree on the left, select Media and
Device Management>Devices>Hosts.
■ In the right pane, select all media servers that
appear.
■ Right-click on the highlighted servers and select
Deactivate.

For command-line users ■ Enter the following command:

install_path\Volmgr\bin\vmoprcmd
-deactivate_host -h device_host

■ If the NetBackup Administration Console is open, you must close it now.

3 Start the NetBackup Installation Wizard with one of the following methods:
■ DVD media
Insert the NetBackup for Windows DVD in the drive. If Autorun is disabled,
navigate to the DVD drive and run Browser.exe.
■ ESD images (downloaded files)
Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.
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4 On the initial browser screen (Home), click Installation.

5 On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

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6 On the Welcome screen, review the content and click Next.

7 On the License Agreement screen, accept the license agreement and click
Next.
8 On the Symantec NetBackup Installation Type screen, provide the following
information:

Where to install For a local installation, select Install to this computer

only.

Typical Select this option to install NetBackup default features

and settings.

Custom Select this option to choose the NetBackup features to

install and the settings that you want.

Click Next.
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9 On the NetBackup License Key and Server Type screen, provide the following
information:

License Key Enter the base product license key that you received
with your product.

For new installations, the license key that you provide

determines which components you can select. For
example, you can click the icon next to NetBackup
Master Server only if you enter a master server license
key.

For upgrades, the license for the existing installation

type determines which components you can select.

NetBackup Master Server Click this icon to install master server software.

NetBackup Media Server Click this icon to install media server software.

10 This step applies only to Custom installations. For Typical installations, skip
to the next step.
This step describes how to select and configure the NetBackup Features,
NetBackup Port Numbers, and the NetBackup Services.
■ NetBackup Features
On this screen, you can select the features to install and where the
NetBackup files are installed.

Feature List Click the icon next to any feature and a drop-down
menu appears.

Select Install or Do not install.

Destination Folder By default, NetBackup files are installed to the

following location:

C:\Program Files\VERITAS
To change the folder destination where NetBackup is
installed:
■ Click Change.
■ Browse to the preferred location and designate a
new or an existing folder.
■ Click Next.

Note: For upgrades, you cannot change the destination.

Click Next.
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■ NetBackup Port Numbers

On this screen, you can change port numbers, if it is necessary in your
configuration.
You may need to change a port number if you encounter conflicts when
NetBackup and another industry product try to share the same port.
Another example is if a port conflict occurs with a firewall, which may
cause security issues.
To change a port number, select the port number that you want to replace
and type the new number.
Click Next.
■ NetBackup Services
On this screen, provide the following startup account and startup type
information for NetBackup services:

Use the built-in system By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup
account uses the built-in system account. When this box is
checked, the fields below it are disabled.
To specify a different system account:
■ Click this box to remove the check mark.
■ Enter the account information in the following
fields:
Username
Password
Domain

Startup This option determines whether NetBackup

services start automatically if you need to restart
the NetBackup host. The default is Automatic.

To start NetBackup services manually after a

restart, select Manual.

Start NetBackup Server Check this box if you want NetBackup services to
Services After Install start automatically after the installation has
completed.

You can leave the box unchecked to prevent

services from starting after installation.
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Terminate NetBackup Check this box to prevent a reboot while you

processes perform a remote installation. When you check
this box, processes that use the NetBackup
executables and DLLs are stopped.
Warning: For Oracle users, if you select this option,
you must take down your database before you
continue the installation.

Abort install if a reboot is This option determines how the installation

required proceeds if a restart is required as part of the
installation or upgrade.

If you select this option and the installation process

determines that a restart is required, the
installation (or upgrade) stops. The system is then
rolled back to its original state.

If you do not select this option, the installation (or

upgrade) proceeds even if the installation process
determines that a restart is required.

Click Next.

11 On the NetBackup System Names screen, provide the following information:

Master Server Name For master server installations, enter the name of the
local computer.

For media server installations, you must change the

name to the master server name to which the media
server is configured.

Additional Servers Enter the names of any additional NetBackup master

servers and media servers that you want to
communicate with this server. Include the names of
computers where you plan to install NetBackup later.

To enter more than one name, separate each name

with a comma or press Enter after each name.

Media Server Name This field appears only for NetBackup Enterprise media
server installations.

When you install media server software, this field

defaults to the local server name.
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Enterprise Media Manager The EMM server contains all of the information about
Server NetBackup volume configuration and device
configuration.

By default, NetBackup installs the EMM server on the

master server (this field is populated automatically
when you enter the Master Server Name). This
configuration is preferred and is the most efficient.
Note: Although the EMM server can be located on a
media server, Symantec recommends that you keep it
on the master server. To locate the EMM server on a
media server requires that you perform another
procedure. After all NetBackup server software (master
and media) is installed, you must move the NetBackup
database and the EMM server to the designated media
server. For complete details, refer to the NetBackup
Administration Guide for Windows, Volume I. See the
section "Moving the NetBackup Database from one
host to another".

Consider the following in regard to the EMM server:

■ Symantec does not support EMM server installation

on a CIFS-mount.
■ If the NetBackup system shares drives by using the
Shared Storage Option (SSO), all NetBackup servers
must use the same host to store device information.

For more information on EMM servers and EMM

databases, refer to the NetBackup Administrator's
Guide for Windows, Volume I.

OpsCenter Server OpsCenter replaces NetBackup Operations Manager

(NOM).

If you have an OpsCenter server or plan to install one,

enter the server name or the IP address for that server
here.

Click Next.
12 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
that shows your selections from the previous steps. Then select one of the
following options:
■ Click Install to start the installation.
■ Click Back to view the previous screens and make any changes, then return
to this screen and click Install.
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■ Click Cancel to cancel the installation.

After you click Install, the installation process begins and a screen appears
that shows you the installation progress. This process may take several
minutes.
13 On the Installation Complete screen, select from the following options:

Add Keys Symantec recommends that you enter additional

license keys now for any other NetBackup products
you plan to install.

■ To enter additional license keys, click Add Keys.

■ When the list of Current License Keys appears,
click Add Key to enter a new license key, then click
Add.
■ After all license keys are entered, close the Current
License Keys window.

View Log An installation log file provides detailed installation

information and shows whether any errors occurred.

Examine the installation log at the following location:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs\
Search the installation log for the following error
indications:

■ Strings that include Return Value 3.

■ Starting with NetBackup 7.0, important log
messages are color coded as follows:
Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

Finish Select one of the following to complete the installation:

■ If you are done installing software on all servers,

click the box next to Launch NetBackup
Administration Console now and click Finish.
The NetBackup Administration Console starts a
Configuration Wizard so that you can configure
your NetBackup environment.
■ If you have more server software to install, click
Finish.
You can move on to the next computer and install
the necessary server software.
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Installing or upgrading servers remotely

14 For new installations only, if you want to install NetBackup Access Control,
refer to the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide and perform that
procedure now.
15 Repeat the steps in this procedure for any other servers.
16 For upgrades, after all servers are upgraded, reactivate the following in the
order as shown:
■ All media servers
■ All disk staging storage units
■ All NetBackup policies
■ All storage lifecycle policies

17 After all server software is installed or upgraded, you are ready to install or
upgrade client software.
See the chapter "Installing client software".

Installing or upgrading servers remotely

Use the following procedure to install or upgrade to NetBackup 7.0 on multiple
computers within your network.
For new installations, if you want to install NetBackup Access Control, you must
do so after you complete the NetBackup installation.
For upgrades, if NetBackup Access Control is already installed, you must upgrade
that product first and then upgrade to NetBackup 7.0. Refer to the NetBackup
Security and Encryption Guide for complete instructions.
To install or upgrade NetBackup servers remotely
1 Log on to a system with network access to all of the hosts where you want to
install NetBackup. Be sure to log on with administrator privileges.
2 This step applies only to upgrades. For new or initial installations, skip to the
next step.
■ Deactivate all NetBackup policies and storage lifecycle policies as follows:
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For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console Administration Console.
users ■ From the tree on the left, select Policies.
■ In the right pane, select all of the NetBackup policies
that appear.
■ Right-click on the highlighted policies and select
Deactivate.

To deactivate storage lifecycle policies, see the

following command-line instruction.

For command-line users Enter the following commands for the appropriate
policies:
■ For NetBackup policies, enter the following
command:

install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\
bpplinfo policy_name -modify -inactive

■ For storage lifecycle policies, enter the following

command:
install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\nbstlutil
inactive -lifecycle policy name

■ Deactivate disk staging storage units as follows:

For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console Administration Console.
users ■ From the tree on the left, expand NetBackup
Management > Storage Units.
■ In the right pane, double-click on a disk staging
storage unit.
■ When the Change Storage Unit window appears,
select Staging Schedule.
■ When the Disk Staging Schedule window appears,
click the Exclude Dates tab.
■ Select the date in the calendar that matches the
date of the system upgrade.
■ Repeat these tasks for each disk staging storage
unit.

For command-line users ■ Enter the following command:

install_path\netbackup\bin\admincmd\
bpschedulerep schedulename -excl
mm/dd/yyyy
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■ Deactivate all media servers as follows:

For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console Administration Console.
users ■ From the tree on the left, select Media and Device
Management>Devices>Hosts.
■ In the right pane, select all media servers that
appear.
■ Right-click on the highlighted servers and select
Deactivate.

For command-line users ■ Enter the following command:

install_path\Volmgr\bin\vmoprcmd
-deactivate_host -h device_host

3 Start the NetBackup Installation Wizard with one of the following methods:
■ DVD media
Insert the NetBackup for Windows DVD in the drive. If Autorun is disabled,
navigate to the DVD drive and run Browser.exe.
■ ESD images (downloaded files)
Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.
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4 On the initial browser screen (Home), click Installation.

5 On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

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6 On the Welcome screen, review the content and click Next.

7 On the License Agreement screen, accept the license agreement and click
Next.
8 On the Symantec NetBackup Installation Type screen, provide the following
information:

Where to install For a remote installation, click Install to multiple

computers on your network.

Typical Select this option to install NetBackup default features

and settings.

Custom Select this option to choose the NetBackup features to

install and the settings that you want.

Click Next.
9 On the NetBackup License Key and Server Type screen, provide the following
information:
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License Key Enter the base product license key that you received
with your product.

For new installations, the license key that you provide

determines which components you can select. For
example, you can click the icon next to NetBackup
Master Server only if you enter a master server license
key.

For upgrades, the license that was used for the existing
installation type determines which components you
can select.
Note: The license key that you enter here gets pushed
to the other nodes. Your license key may enable add-on
products. If you push NetBackup to nodes that have
an add-on product already installed, your key works
for the add-on product(s).

During this installation process, the following occurs

to verify that you have proper credentials to perform
remote installations:

■ When you select a clustered system for installation,

NetBackup determines if you have proper
administrator credentials on all nodes in the
cluster. If you do not have the proper credentials,
the system is not added to the list.
■ If you have the proper credentials, NetBackup
performs a second check to determine if a license
key is needed. If a key is needed and one was not
entered, the system cannot be added to the list. You
must enter a valid license key to install on that
node. If you enter an invalid license key, this screen
remains visible until a valid key is entered.

NetBackup Master Server Click this icon to install master server software.

NetBackup Media server Click this icon to install media server software.

10 This step applies only to Custom installations. For Typical installations, skip
to the next step.
This step describes how to select and configure the NetBackup Port Numbers
and the NetBackup Services.
■ NetBackup Port Numbers
On this screen, you can change port numbers, if it is necessary in your
configuration.
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You may need to change a port number if you encounter conflicts when
NetBackup and another industry product try to share the same port.
Another example is if a port conflict occurs with a firewall, which may
cause security issues.
To change a port number, select the port number that you want to replace
and type the new number.
Click Next.
■ NetBackup Services
On this screen, provide the following startup account and startup type
information for NetBackup services:

Use the built-in system By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup
account uses the built-in system account. When this box is
checked, the fields below it are disabled.
To specify a different system account:
■ Click this box to remove the check mark.
■ Enter the account information in the following
fields:
User name
Password
Domain

Startup This option determines whether NetBackup

services start automatically if you need to restart
the NetBackup host. The default is Automatic.

To start NetBackup services manually after a

restart, select Manual.

Start NetBackup Server Check this box if you want NetBackup services to
Services After Install start automatically after the installation has
completed.

You can leave the box unchecked to prevent

services from starting after installation.

Terminate NetBackup Check this box to prevent a reboot while you

processes perform a remote installation. When you check
this box, processes that use the NetBackup
executables and DLLs are stopped.
Warning: For Oracle users, if you select this option,
you must take down your database before you
continue the installation.
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Abort install if a reboot is This option determines how the installation

required proceeds if a restart is required as part of the
installation or upgrade.

If you select this option and the installation process

determines that a restart is required, the
installation (or upgrade) stops. The system is then
rolled back to its original state.

If you do not select this option, the installation (or

upgrade) proceeds even if the installation process
determines that a restart is required.

Click Next.
11 On the NetBackup System Names screen, enter the following:

Additional Servers Enter the names of any additional NetBackup servers

that you want to communicate with all of the servers
that you want to install. Include the names of
computers where you plan to install NetBackup later.

To enter more than one name, separate each name

with a comma or press Enter after each name.

Enterprise Media Manager The EMM server name is populated automatically. You
Server may need to change it based on the type of server that
you want to install.
Specify the EMM server as described in the following
server installation types:

■ For master server installations:

To assign all master servers to use the same EMM
server, select Each system uses the EMM specified
above.
To allow each master server to use its own EMM
server, leave the option Each system uses its own
EMM server selected (default).
■ For media server installations:
Specify the EMM server to be used by these media
servers.

OpsCenter Server OpsCenter replaces NetBackup Operations Manager

(NOM).

If you have an OpsCenter server or plan to install one,

enter the server name or the IP address for that server
here.
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Click Next.
12 On the Symantec NetBackup Remote Hosts and Features screen, specify
the hosts where you want NetBackup and any selected features installed.
■ Windows Destination Systems
Right-click Windows Destination Computers and select from the
drop-down menu, or use the following methods:

Browse Click here to search the network for the hosts

where you want to install NetBackup.
■ On the Available Systems dialog box, select the
computer to add and click Next.
■ On the Remote Computer Login Credentials
dialog box, enter the User Name and the
Password of the account to be used to perform
the installation on the remote computers.
■ If you plan to install to multiple remote
computers, click the box next to Remember
User Name and Password. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter this information for
each remote computer.
■ Click OK.
■ On the Remote Destination Folder dialog box,
verify or change the Destination Folder where
NetBackup is installed.
The default location is C:\Program
Files\Veritas.
If you plan to install to multiple remote
computers and you want to use the same
location, click the box next to Use this folder
for subsequent systems. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter the location for each
remote computer.

Import Click here to import a text file that contains a list

of host names. When you create the text file, the
host names must be defined in the following
format:

Domain\ComputerName
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Add Click here to add a host manually.

■ On the Manual Remote Computer Selection
dialog box appears, enter the Domain and the
Computer Name, then click OK.
■ On the Remote Computer Login Credentials
dialog box, enter the User Name and the
Password of the account to be used to perform
the installation on the remote computers.
If you plan to add and install to multiple remote
computers, click the box next to Remember
User Name and Password. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter this information for
each remote computer.
■ Click OK.
■ On the Remote Destination Folder dialog box,
verify or change the Destination Folder where
NetBackup is installed.
The default location is C:\Program
Files\Veritas\.
If you plan to install to multiple remote
computers and you want to use the same
location, click the box next to Use this folder
for subsequent systems. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter the location for each
remote computer.
■ Click OK.

Remove To remove a host from the Destination Systems

list, select the host and click here.

Change Click here to change the destination for NetBackup

file installation on the selected remote host.

■ Features
Click a feature icon and select either Install or Do not install from the
drop-down menu .
■ Click Next.

13 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
that shows your selections from the previous steps. Then select one of the
following options:
■ Click Install to initiate the installation.
■ Click Back to view the previous screens and make any changes, then return
to this screen and click Install.
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■ Click Cancel to cancel the installation.

After you click Install, the installation process begins and a dialog box appears
that shows you the installation progress for each computer. Right-click on a
system in the dialog box to see the installation status.
Up to five installations occur simultaneously. When an installation is
completed, another one begins so that a maximum of five installations are
in progress.
14 When all remote installations have completed, click Finish
15 Examine the installation log on the following location:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs\

An installation log file provides detailed installation information and shows

whether any errors occurred.

Note: When you perform a remote installation to multiple computers, this

option only lets you view the log for the local computer. To view the logs of
the other computers where you installed NetBackup, you must log on to each
of those computers.

Search the installation log for the following error indications:

■ Strings that include Return Value 3.
■ Starting with NetBackup 7.0, important log messages are color coded as
follows:
Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

16 For new installations only, if you want to install NetBackup Access Control,
refer to the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide and perform that
procedure now.
17 For upgrades, after all servers are upgraded, reactivate the following in the
order as shown:
■ All media servers
■ All disk staging storage units
■ All NetBackup policies
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■ All storage lifecycle policies

18 After all server software is installed or upgraded, you are ready to install or
upgrade client software.
See the chapter "Installing client software".

Installing or upgrading servers in clustered

environments
You can install NetBackup in a clustered environment as a typical or a custom
installation.

Cluster installation and upgrade requirements

In addition to the normal server requirements, NetBackup cluster installations
require special considerations.
The following describes the guidelines for NetBackup cluster installations and
upgrades on Windows systems:

Server operating system The source and the destination systems must run Windows
2003, 2008, or 2008 R2 Server.

Privileges To perform clustered installations, you must have

administrator privileges on all of the remote nodes in the
cluster. Symantec recommends that you keep a record of
all nodes in the cluster and what software exists on each
node.

NetBackup virtual name and Have the virtual name and IP address for NetBackup
IP address available. You must provide this information during
installation.

Operating system on nodes All clustered nodes must use the same operating system
version, service pack level, and NetBackup version. You
cannot run mixed server versions in a clustered
environment.

Cluster support changes for New NetBackup 7.0 media servers cannot be clustered.
media servers
However, you can upgrade existing 6.x clustered media
servers to 7.0 and still keep them clustered
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MSCS clusters ■ The shared disk that the NetBackup Group uses must
already be configured in the cluster and online on the
active node.
■ Install NetBackup from the node with the shared disk
(that is, the active node).
■ Computer or host names cannot be longer than 15
characters.

VCS clusters ■ For SFW-HA 4.1 and SFW-HA 4.2:

Make sure that you install the patch from the following
Web site before you install or upgrade to NetBackup 7.0:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/278307
■ All NetBackup disk resources must be configured in
Veritas Enterprise Administrator (VEA) before you install
NetBackup.

Cluster node device When you upgrade clusters, the ltid and the robotic
configuration and upgrades daemons retrieve the device configuration for a particular
cluster node from the EMM database. The cluster node name
(provided by gethostname) stores or retrieves the device
configuration in the EMM database. The cluster node name
is used when any updates are made to the device
configuration, including any drive status made by ltid.
The cluster node name is only used to indicate where a
device is connected. The NetBackup virtual name is
employed for other uses, such as the robot control host.

Installing or upgrading servers in clustered environments

Use the following procedure to install or upgrade clustered environments to
NetBackup 7.0.
For new installations, if you want to install NetBackup Access Control, you must
do so after you complete the NetBackup installation.
For upgrades, if NetBackup Access Control is already installed, you must upgrade
that product first and then upgrade to NetBackup 7.0. Refer to the NetBackup
Security and Encryption Guide for complete instructions.
To install or upgrade NetBackup servers in clustered environments
1 Log on to the active node (the node with the shared disk). Be sure to log on
with administrator privileges.
2 For upgrades only:
■ Deactivate all NetBackup policies and storage lifecycle policies as follows:
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For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console users Administration Console.
■ From the tree on the left, select Policies.
■ In the right pane, select all of the NetBackup
policies that appear.
■ Right-click on the highlighted policies and
select Deactivate.

To deactivate storage lifecycle policies, see the

following command-line instruction.

For command-line users Enter the following commands for the appropriate
policies:
■ For NetBackup policies, enter the following
command:

install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\
bpplinfo policy_name -modify -inactive

■ For storage lifecycle policies, enter the

following command:
install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\nbstlutil
inactive -lifecycle policy name

■ Deactivate disk staging storage units as follows:

For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console users Administration Console.
■ From the tree on the left, expand NetBackup
Management > Storage Units.
■ In the right pane, double-click on a disk staging
storage unit.
■ In the Change Storage Unit window, select
Staging Schedule.
■ In the Disk Staging Schedule window, click on
the Exclude Dates tab.
■ Select the date in the calendar that matches the
date of the system upgrade.
■ Repeat these tasks for each disk staging storage
unit.

For command-line users ■ Enter the following command:

install_path\netbackup\bin\admincmd\
bpschedulerep schedulename -excl
mm/dd/yyyy
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■ Deactivate all media servers as follows:

For NetBackup ■ On the master server, open the NetBackup

Administration Console users Administration Console.
■ From the tree on the left, select Media and
Device Management>Devices>Hosts.
■ In the right pane, select all media servers that
appear.
■ Right-click on the highlighted servers and select
Deactivate.

For command-line users ■ Enter the following command:

install_path\Volmgr\bin\vmoprcmd
-deactivate_host -h device_host

■ Take the following NetBackup resources offline:

MSCS clusters Take all of the NetBackup group resources offline

except for the disk. Refer to the Microsoft Cluster
Administration documentation to determine how
to take the NetBackup group resources offline
through the cluster administrator interface.

VCS clusters Take the NetBackup resource offline and then

freeze the NetBackup group so that migrations do
not occur while the inactive nodes are upgraded.

If you have already configured a VCS cluster, you

can freeze the NetBackup group through the cluster
manager interface or the command line.

3 Start the NetBackup Installation Wizard with one of the following methods:
■ DVD media
Insert the NetBackup for Windows DVD in the drive. If Autorun is disabled,
navigate to the DVD drive and run Browser.exe.
■ ESD images (downloaded files)
Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.
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4 On the initial browser screen (Home), click Installation.

5 On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

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6 On the Welcome screen, review the content and click Next.

7 On the License Agreement screen, accept the license agreement and click
Next.
8 On the Symantec NetBackup Installation Type screen, provide the following
information:

Where to install For a cluster installation, select Install a clustered Master

Server.

This option is available only if the installation process

determines that your system is configured for a Windows
MSCS or VCS clustered environment.

Typical Select this option to install NetBackup default features and

settings.

Custom Select this option to choose the NetBackup features to

install and the settings that you want.

Click Next.
9 On the NetBackup License Key and Server Type screen, provide the following
information:
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License Key Enter the base product license key that you received
with your product.

For new installations, the license key that you provide

determines which components you can select. For
example, you can click the icon next to NetBackup
Master Server only if you enter a master server license
key.

For upgrades, the license for the existing installation

type determines which components you can select.
Note: The license key that you enter here gets pushed
to the other nodes. Your license key may enable add-on
products. If you push NetBackup to nodes that have
an add-on product already installed, your key works
for the add-on product(s).

During this installation process, the following occurs

to verify that you have proper credentials to perform
remote installations:

■ When you select a clustered system for installation,

NetBackup determines if you have proper
administrator credentials on all nodes in the
cluster. If you do not have the proper credentials,
the system is not added to the list.
■ If you have the proper credentials, NetBackup
performs a second check to determine if a license
key is needed. If a key is needed and one was not
entered, the system cannot be added to the list. You
must enter a valid license key to install on that
node. If you enter an invalid license key, this screen
remains visible until a valid key is entered.

Master Server Click this icon to install master server software.

10 This step applies only to Custom installations or upgrades. For Typical

installations or upgrades, skip to the next step.
This step describes how to select and configure the NetBackup Port Numbers
and the NetBackup Services.
■ NetBackup Port Numbers
On this screen, you can change port numbers, if it is necessary in your
configuration.
You may need to change a port number if you encounter conflicts when
NetBackup and another industry product try to share the same port.
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Another example is if a port conflict occurs with a firewall, which may

cause security issues.
To change a port number, select the port number that you want to replace
and type the new number.
Click Next.
■ NetBackup Services
On this screen, provide the following startup account and startup type
information for NetBackup services:

Use the built-in system By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup
account uses the built-in system account. When this box is
checked, the fields below it are disabled.
To specify a different system account:
■ Click this box to remove the check mark.
■ Enter the account information in the following
fields:
Username
Password
Domain

Startup This option determines whether NetBackup

services start automatically if you need to restart
the NetBackup host. The default is Automatic.

To start NetBackup services manually after a

restart, select Manual.

Start NetBackup Server Check this box if you want NetBackup services to
Services After Install start automatically after the installation has
completed.

You can leave the box unchecked to prevent

services from starting after installation.

Terminate NetBackup Check this box to prevent a reboot while you

processes perform a remote installation. When you check
this box, processes that use the NetBackup
executables and DLLs are stopped.
Warning: For Oracle users, if you select this option,
you must take down your database before you
continue the installation.
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Abort install if a reboot is This option determines how the installation

required proceeds if a restart is required as part of the
installation or upgrade.

If you select this option and the installation process

determines that a restart is required, the
installation (or upgrade) stops. The system is then
rolled back to its original state.

If you do not select this option, the installation (or

upgrade) proceeds even if the installation process
determines that a restart is required.

Click Next.
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11 On the Cluster Settings screen, you provide the virtual and the physical
network information.
For new installations and upgrades, the following configuration settings that
you enter apply to all nodes:

NetBackup Cluster The name that is used to identify a NetBackup service group
Group Name or resource group. The resources in any resource group
are related and interdependent.

Virtual Host Name The name by which NetBackup is known in the cluster.

When you install the client software, this host name must
be added to the Additional Servers field on the NetBackup
System Names screen.

The server uses this name when it communicates with the

client nodes.

Virtual IP address The IP address to which the virtual server name should
resolve.

Subnet Mask Identifies a subnetwork so that IP addresses can be shared

on a local area network. This number correlates directly
to the virtual IP address of the cluster.

Path to Shared Data A directory on one of the shared disks in the cluster where
NetBackup stores configuration information. If the letter
for the disk (or drive) does not appear in the pull-down list,
enter only the letter.

Public Network For NetBackup clustered environments, select a public

network that is assigned to the node of the cluster.

Warning: You must not select a private network that is assigned to this cluster.

Click Next.
12 On the NetBackup System Names screen, provide the following information:

Master Server Name For cluster installations, enter the cluster virtual host
name.

Typically, the virtual host name appears automatically.

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Additional Servers Enter the names of any additional NetBackup master

servers and media servers that you want to
communicate with the master server that you identified
previously. Include the actual host names of the cluster
nodes where you plan to install NetBackup.

To enter more than one name, separate each name

with a comma or press Enter after each name.

Media Server Name This field appears only for media server upgrades and
is populated automatically with the virtual host name
of the cluster.

Enterprise Media Manager The EMM server contains all of the information about
Server NetBackup volume configuration and device
configuration.

By default, NetBackup installs the EMM server on the

master server (this field is populated automatically
when you enter the Master Server Name). This
configuration is preferred and is the most efficient.
Note: Although the EMM server can be located on a
media server, Symantec recommends that you keep it
on the master server. To locate the EMM server on a
media server requires that you perform another
procedure. After all NetBackup server software (master
and media) is installed, you must move the NetBackup
database and the EMM server to the designated media
server. For complete details, refer to the NetBackup
Administration Guide for Windows, Volume I. See the
section "Moving the NetBackup Database from one
host to another".

Consider the following in regard to the EMM server:

■ Symantec does not support EMM server installation

on a CIFS-mount.
■ If the NetBackup system shares drives by using the
Shared Storage Option (SSO), all NetBackup servers
must use the same host to store device information.

For more information on EMM servers and EMM

databases, refer to the NetBackup Administration Guide
for Windows, Volume I.
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OpsCenter Server OpsCenter replaces NetBackup Operations Manager

(NOM).

If you have an OpsCenter server or plan to install one,

enter the server name or the IP address for that server
here.

For clustered systems, do not use the virtual name.

Instead, use the actual host name of the cluster node.

Click Next.
13 On the NetBackup Remote Hosts and Features screen, specify the remote
system information for installation on those machines.
■ On the initial screen, right-click Browse.
■ On the Available Systems dialog box, select the computer that you want
to add. Control-click to select multiple computers.
Click Next.
■ On the Remote Computer Login Credentials dialog box, enter the user
name, password, and domain that NetBackup is to use on the remote
system(s).
If you intend to add more remote computers, click the check box next to
Remember user name and password.
When you provide credentials, you select cluster nodes and add them to
the Windows Destination Systems list. These are the nodes on which you
remotely install NetBackup. Make sure that you select your local host
when you select systems to install.
Each time you choose a system, NetBackup performs system and license
checks. For example, it verifies the system for a server installation that
matches the type that you selected, as follows:

■ NetBackup not Considers the remote to be verified.

installed

■ NetBackup already Compares the installation type on that system to the

installed installation type that you request.

■ Invalid combination Notifies you of the problem and disallows the choice.
One example of an invalid combination is to try to
install a Remote Administration Console on a remote
system that is already a master server.

■ Remote system not a Notifies you of the problem and disallows the choice.
supported platform
or level
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The installation procedure also verifies that you have proper administrator
credentials on the remote system. If you do not have administrator
credentials, the Enter Network Password screen appears, and prompts
you to enter the administrator’s user name and password.
Click OK and continue selecting destination systems.
This process repeats for each node that you select. You can elect to retain the
user name and password. In that case, you are prompted only when the user
name or password is not valid.
Note the following regarding the push-install process in a clustered
environment:
■ You can install NetBackup on any number of nodes. However, the
clustering service sets the limit for the number of nodes in a cluster, not
NetBackup.
■ NetBackup add-on products, such as language packages, cannot be installed
with the push method. Add-on products must be installed on each
individual node in the cluster group. For instructions on how to install
these products, refer to the NetBackup documentation that supports each
product.
■ NetBackup pushes to the other nodes only the license key you enter at the
beginning of the installation. Your license key may enable add-on products.
If you push NetBackup to nodes that have an add-on product already
installed, your key works for that product.
Click Next.
14 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
that shows your selections from the previous steps. Then select one of the
following options:
■ Click Install to initiate the installation.
■ Click Back to view the previous screens and make any changes, then return
to this screen and click Install.
■ Click Cancel to cancel the installation.
After you click Install, the installation process begins and a dialog box appears
that shows you the installation progress for each computer. Right-click on a
system in the dialog box to see the installation status.
Up to five installations occur simultaneously. When an installation is
completed, another one begins so that a maximum of five installations are
in progress.
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15 When all node installations have completed, click Next.

A dialog box prompts you to proceed with NetBackup Cluster Configuration.
This process defines the cluster resources and creates the shared disk.
For cluster configuration details, see the NetBackup High Availability Guide.
16 Examine the installation log on the following location:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs\

An installation log file provides detailed installation information and shows

whether any errors occurred.

Note: When you perform a cluster installation to multiple computers, this

option only lets you view the log for the local computer. To view the logs of
the other nodes where you installed NetBackup, you must log on to each of
those computers.

Search the installation log for the following error indications:

■ Strings that include Return Value 3.
■ Starting with NetBackup 7.0, important log messages are color coded as
follows:
Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

17 For new installations only, if you want to install NetBackup Access Control,
refer to the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide and perform that
procedure now.
18 For upgrades, after all servers are upgraded, reactivate the following in the
order as shown:
■ All media servers
■ All disk staging storage units
■ All NetBackup policies
■ All storage lifecycle policies

19 After all server software is installed or upgraded, you are ready to install or
upgrade client software.
See the chapter "Installing client software".
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Post-installation tasks for NetBackup cluster environments

After NetBackup server software is installed in a cluster, note the possible actions
you may need to take:

Restart You may need to restart each of the cluster nodes after the
installation is complete.

MSCS and VCS clusters Under normal circumstances, cluster configuration is one
of the final steps when you install NetBackup in a cluster.
If this step is not done or does not complete successfully,
you can use the bpclusterutil command from the active
node to perform this step.

For information on how to run bpclusterutil, see the

NetBackup High Availability Administrator's Guide.

VCS clusters After the push-installation completes, unfreeze the active

node.

MSCS clusters Any NetBackup resources that you took offline come back
online automatically.

Verifying cluster installations or upgrades

The Cluster Administration console lets you verify the installation or upgrade
and view your current system structure.
To verify a successful MSCS cluster installation or upgrade through the Cluster
Administration console
1 During a cluster installation, you can open the Cluster Administration console
to see your current structure.
2 After you have completed the installation and the configuration process, the
console shows the new cluster group configuration.
To verify a successful VCS cluster installation or upgrade through the Cluster
Manager console
1 During a cluster installation, you can open the Cluster Administration console
to see your current structure.
2 After you have completed the installation and the configuration process, the
console shows the new cluster group configuration.
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Automatic file changes from an upgrade

Automatic file changes from an upgrade

When you upgrade from an earlier NetBackup version, certain customizable scripts
are overwritten. Before NetBackup overwrites these scripts, it saves copies of
them so that any modifications are preserved.
The following examples describe how this process works:

Example 1: goodies directory Your current NetBackup version is 6.5 and you modified
files in the goodies directory. For example:

C:\Program
Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\goodies

After an upgrade to NetBackup 7.0, the following directory

is created automatically and contains the modified files
from the earlier version:

C:\Program
Files\Veritas\NetBackup\goodies.6.5

You can use the scripts in this directory to replace the new
default versions that were installed with the upgrade.

Example 2: bin directory Your current NetBackup version is 6.5 and you modified
files in the bin directory. For example:

C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin

After an upgrade to NetBackup 7.0, the following directory

is created automatically and contains the modified files
from the earlier version:

C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin.6.5

You can use the scripts in this directory to replace the new
default versions that were installed with the upgrade.

Table 3-1 describes the files and scripts that are overwritten when you upgrade
from an earlier Windows version of NetBackup:

Table 3-1 Overwritten files and scripts

Path Affected files and scripts

C:\Program All files

Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin
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Table 3-1 Overwritten files and scripts (continued)

Path Affected files and scripts

C:\Program All files

Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\goodies Note: Starting with NetBackup 7.0, nbmail.cmd
has been moved from c:\Program
Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin to
c:\Program
Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\goodies.
To allow future upgrades to use this script, copy
nbmail to c:\Program
Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin and modify
it there.

Installing NetBackup servers silently

A silent installation avoids the need for interactive input in the same manner as
performing a remote installation. Silent NetBackup installations are not supported
if you want to run the NetBackup services as a user rather than the local system.
For Windows 2008 Server Core systems, you can only install or upgrade NetBackup
with this procedure.
To install NetBackup server software silently
1 Log on as administrator to the system where you want to install NetBackup.
2 Insert the NetBackup installation DVD or navigate to the location where the
ESD images (downloaded files) reside.
3 Open Windows Explorer and copy the contents of the X86, X64, or IA64
directory to a temporary directory on your hard drive. Choose the directory
that is associated with the platform type that you want to install.
4 Since the source files are read-only, you must change the permissions for the
copied files to allow the installation or the update.
5 In the temporary directory where the copied files reside, select the appropriate
script to modify:
■ To install a master server, edit silentmaster.cmd
■ To install a media server, edit silentmedia.cmd
■ To install a NetBackup Remote Administration Console, edit
silentadmin.cmd

6 Edit the following lines as needed for your installation:

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■ SET ADDITIONALSERVERS=media1,media2,media3

Enter the names of any additional NetBackup master servers and media
servers that you want to communicate with this host. Include the names
of servers where you plan to install NetBackup later.
If no other servers are to communicate with this host, remove this line
from the script.
■ SET ABORT_REBOOT_INSTALL=0

This line lets you determine how you want the installation to continue if
a restart is required. Select from the following settings:

0 (default) By default, a silent installation does not abort if it

is determined that a restart is required. If you leave
this setting at 0, select one of the following tasks:
■ After the installation is complete, check the
installation log to see if a restart is required.
If the string in use appears anywhere in the
log, you must restart the system manually.
■ Force an automatic restart after the installation
is complete.
To force an automatic restart, before you run
the installation script, remove the following
option from the silent installation command
script (silent*.cmd):

REBOOT="ReallySuppress"

Warning: A forced restart occurs with no warning

to the user. It does not cancel the installation or
roll back the system to its original state.

1 Select this setting to abort the installation if it is

determined that a restart is required.

If a restart is needed, this setting cancels the

installation and the system is rolled back to its
original state.

7 Save the script and run it.

8 Examine the installation log at the following location:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs\

Search the installation log for the following error indications:

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■ Strings that include Return Value 3.

■ Starting with NetBackup 7.0, important log messages are color coded as
follows:
Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

System restart after a silent installation

Symantec recommends that when you upgrade or install updates on a client or a
server, make sure that no backup processes are in progress. In rare cases, a restart
may be required.
To determine if a restart is necessary
1 After you have run the silent installation script, open the installation log at
the following location:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs\

2 Search for the string in use. If files are listed as in use, a restart is required.

Upgrading NetBackup Servers to NetBackup

Enterprise Servers
To upgrade from NetBackup Server to NetBackup Enterprise Server, you must
enter the appropriate license key(s) in your current NetBackup Administration
Console.
To upgrade a NetBackup server to a NetBackup Enterprise server
1 Locate your NetBackup Enterprise Server license key.
2 Open the NetBackup Administration Console and choose Help > License Keys.
The NetBackup License Key dialog box appears.
3 Click the New icon.
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4 Enter your license key in the New license key field and click Add.
The new license key appears in the field in the lower part of the dialog box.
For upgrades on Windows from a NetBackup server evaluation license key
to a permanent NetBackup Enterprise Server-based product license key,
restart the NetBackup services. When services are restarted, the new license
information is displayed when you select Help > About NetBackup
Administration Console.
If you add, delete, or change any license keys, you must restart the NetBackup
Administration Console.
5 Reboot the system if you are prompted.
 Chapter 4
Installing alternative
administrative interfaces
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ About the NetBackup Remote Administration Console for Windows

■ About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

About the NetBackup Remote Administration Console

for Windows
If your NetBackup server has no graphics display capabilities, you must install
an alternative administrative interface. It may also be desirable for various other
configurations, such as mixed environments that use the Windows and the UNIX
platforms.

Note: You can skip this section if you do not want or need to administer a
NetBackup server remotely from a Windows NetBackup client.

The NetBackup Remote Administration Console is an interface-only version of

NetBackup for Windows that you can use to administer NetBackup servers from
another computer. The computer that runs the NetBackup Remote Administration
Console does not require NetBackup software.
The following is a brief description of the NetBackup Remote Administration
Console operation:
■ The console lets you perform all NetBackup operations exactly like the
NetBackup Administration Console on a local Windows NetBackup server. You
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About the NetBackup Remote Administration Console for Windows

can create backup policies, manage volumes, view status, monitor tape drives,
and perform other operations.
■ The console displays the name of the server it administers, rather than a local
host name.
■ The console can only administer other NetBackup servers. It cannot act as a
master or a media server.

Installing the NetBackup Remote Administration Console

The NetBackup Remote Administration Console is supported on Windows Server
2003/XP, Windows Server 2008/Vista, and Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows 7.
Installation is a two-step process as follows:
■ Install the NetBackup Remote Administration Console.
■ Add the NetBackup Remote Administration Console host name to the server
list of the hosts that you want to administer.
You must also add the host names of the servers that you want to administer
to the server list on the host where you install the remote console.
The following table shows an example of the required server list entries for
each host. RAC1 refers to the Remote Administration Console.

Host name Required server list entries

Master1 RAC1

Media1 RAC1

Media2 RAC1

RAC1 Master1, Media1, Media2

To install the NetBackup Remote Administration Console

1 On the computer where you want to install the NetBackup Remote
Administration Console, start the NetBackup Installation Wizard with one
of the following methods:
■ DVD media
Insert the NetBackup for Windows DVD in the drive. If Autorun is disabled,
navigate to the DVD drive and run Browser.exe.
■ ESD images (downloaded files)
Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.

2 On the initial screen, click Installation.

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3 On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

4 On the Welcome screen, review the content and click Next.
5 On the License Agreement screen, accept the terms of the license agreement
and click Next.
6 On the Installation Type screen, select Install to this computer only, click
Typical, and then click Next.
7 On the NetBackup License Key and Server Type screen, select NetBackup
Remote Administration Console. You do not need a license key to install the
Remote Administration Console.
8 On the NetBackup System Names screen, provide the following information:

Client Name Enter the name of the local computer where you want
to install the remote console. (The name should appear
by default.)

Master Server Enter the name of the NetBackup master server. (If
NetBackup master server software is installed on this
computer, the name should appear by default.)

Additional Servers Enter the names of any additional NetBackup servers

that you want to allow access to this server. To enter
more than one name, separate each name with a
comma or press Enter after you enter each name.

9 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the summary of your
selections. Then, click Install.
10 After the installation completes, do the following:
■ Click View Log to review the installation details.
■ Click Finish.
If you clicked the box next to Launch NetBackup Administration Console
now, the Remote Administration Console appears. If you did not click the
box, start the console by selecting Start > Programs > Symantec
NetBackup > NetBackup Administration Console.
This action starts the console on the local host, not on any remote host.

11 Add the required host names to the server lists of all hosts.
See “Configuring server lists for the NetBackup Remote Administration
Console” on page 80.
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About the NetBackup Remote Administration Console for Windows

Configuring server lists for the NetBackup Remote Administration

Console
The following methods are available to configure server lists for the NetBackup
Remote Administration Console:
■ Use the NetBackup Administration Console
■ On UNIX servers, edit the bp.conf file.
■ On Windows servers, edit the system registry.
To configure server lists for the NetBackup Remote Administration Console by
using the NetBackup Administration Console
1 On the NetBackup Administration Console in the left pane, click Host
Properties > Master Servers.
2 In the Master Servers window in the right pane, right-click the name of the
host server and select Properties.
3 In the Master Server Properties window, click the Servers icon from the
tree in the left pane.
4 In the Servers window, click Add.
5 Enter the name of the host that is to run the NetBackup Remote
Administration Console.
6 Click Add. The name of the host appears in the Additional Servers list.
7 Click Close and OK.
To configure server lists for the NetBackup Remote Administration Console by
editing the bp.conf file on UNIX servers
1 Log in to the master server as root.
2 Edit the following file:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf.

3 At the end of the SERVER = lines, add the following line:

SERVER = Remote-Administration-Console-machine-name

The Remote-Administration-Console-machine-name is the name of the

computer where you installed the NetBackup Remote Administration Console.
To configure server lists for the NetBackup Remote Administration Console by
editing the system registry on Windows servers
1 Log on to the master server as the administrator.
2 Click Start > Run....
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3 Enter regedit.exe and click OK.

4 In the Registry Editor window, locate the following file:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VERITAS\NetBackup\CurrentVersion\Config

5 In the right pane, double-click on Server.

6 In the Edit Multi-String window, enter the name of the Remote
Administration Console host and click OK.
7 Close the Registry Editor window.

Adding remote servers to administer from an existing NetBackup

Remote Administration Console
If you have an existing NetBackup Remote Administration Console installed and
you want to add a remote master server to administer, use this procedure.
To add a remote server to administer from an existing NetBackup Remote
Administration Console
1 Log on to the host where the NetBackup Remote Administration Console is
installed, and open the console.
2 In the left pane of the NetBackup Remote Administration Console, select Host
Properties > Master Server.
3 In the Master Servers window in the right pane, right-click the name of the
host server and select Properties (Read/Write).
4 In the Master Server Properties window, click the Servers tab.
5 In the Global Operations field, in the Add to all lists field, enter the host
name. Make sure that you enter the name of the host that is to run the
NetBackup Remote Administration Console.
6 Click the + icon (the name of the host appears in the Additional Servers list),
then click OK.

About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

The NetBackup-Java Administration Console can be used to administer one or
more UNIX or Windows NetBackup servers. It provides all of the standard
NetBackup server interfaces. The console can be used to create backup policies,
manage volumes, view status, monitor tape drives, and other operations.
On Java-capable UNIX hosts (servers and clients), this console is installed
automatically when you install NetBackup.
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About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

On Windows hosts, this console must be installed separately.

Note: You can skip this section if you do not want or need to administer a
NetBackup server remotely from a Windows NetBackup client.

Installing version 7.0 of the NetBackup Java Administration Console

on Windows
Use the following guidelines when you install version 7.0 of the console:
■ Install the console from the NetBackup DVD for Windows or from the ESD
(downloaded) files.
■ To use NetBackup Access Control, the Symantec Product Authentication and
Authorization client components must be installed on the Windows host before
the console is installed. This order of installation ensures that the Java Windows
Administration Console uses the Symantec Product Authentication and
Authorization components correctly.
■ Any computer that runs the console should have at least 512 MB of physical
memory.
To install version 7.0 of the NetBackup Java Administration Console on Windows
1 On the computer where you want to install the console, do one of the following:
■ Insert the appropriate DVD that contains the NetBackup software.
On Windows systems with Autorun enabled, the installation starts
automatically.
On Windows systems with Autorun disabled, navigate to the DVD directory
and run Browser.exe.
■ Navigate to the location where the downloaded files reside and run
Browser.exe.

2 On the initial screen, select Installation.

3 On the Installation screen, select Java Windows Administration Console
Installation.
4 On the Welcome screen, review the content and click Next.
5 On the License Agreement screen, accept the agreement and click Next.
6 On the NetBackup Installation Type screen, select Install to this computer
only and Typical.
7 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
and click Install.
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About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

8 On the Installation Complete screen, click Finish.

9 To open the console, click Start > Programs > Symantec NetBackup >
NetBackup Java version 7.0.

Installing or removing multiple versions of the NetBackup-Java

Administration Console on Windows
A NetBackup environment may contain multiple servers with multiple NetBackup
versions. This section describes how to install and remove multiple versions of
the NetBackup-Java Administration Console.

Installing multiple versions of the NetBackup-Java

Administration Console on Windows
To install multiple versions of the NetBackup interface in a mixed version
environment, note the following restrictions and guidelines:

Updates Only the most recent version of the NetBackup-Java

Administration Console can be updated (or patched).

auth.conf file The NetBackup-Java Capabilities Authorization

configuration file (auth.conf), must always be located in
install_path\java. For example, C:\Program
Files\Veritas\java. The file must exist there regardless
of how many versions of the console are installed, or in
which directories they are installed.

The file is only used for administering NetBackup on this

Windows host, and default settings exist if the file is not
present. For more information about these defaults, see the
section "Authorizing NetBackup-Java users" in the
NetBackup Administrator’s Guide for Windows, Volume I.

Console version location You must install each Java console version to a different
folder.

To install earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

1 Insert the appropriate version NetBackup Windows installation CD or DVD
with the NetBackup-Java Administration Console that you want to install.
2 Select one of the following consoles, based on the NetBackup version:
■ For NetBackup 6.0 versions, select NetBackup Installation and click
Install Java Administration Console. Select whether you want to install
the 32-bit or the 64-bit console.
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About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

■ For NetBackup 6.5 versions, select NetBackup Installation and click

Install Java Windows Administration Console. Select whether you want
to install the 32-bit or the 64-bit console.

3 If a different version of the Java console has already been installed, specify
a new folder location to prevent overwriting the earlier installation.
For example, specify C:\Program Files\Veritas\nbjava65 for version 6.5
Java consoles.
4 To complete the installation, click Finish.

Removing earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java

Administration Console on Windows
In some cases, you can remove earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java
Administration Console by using the Add/Remove Programs feature. You can
use this method if the version that you want to remove appears in the list of
programs.
If the version that you want to remove does not appear in the list of programs,
you must manually remove it. Use the following procedure.
To manually remove earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java Administration Console
1 Remove the folder where the earlier version NetBackup-Java Administration
Console is installed.
2 Remove the appropriate menu item from the Start > Programs > NetBackup
menu.
3 Remove any relevant desktop shortcuts.

Methods for administering multiple versions of NetBackup servers

Table 4-1 describes the available methods to administer NetBackup 7.0 with an
earlier version console. The order of the listed methods does not imply any
preference.
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Table 4-1 Methods for administering multiple versions of NetBackup servers

Method Notes

Earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java The earlier versions available in a

Administration Console on UNIX platforms release are all of those supported in a
mixed version environment with the
current release. For example, all
versions back to and including the last
major release.

In the NetBackup 7.0 release, the 6.5.x

and the 6.0.x console versions are
available.

Earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java See “Installing or removing multiple

Administration Console on Windows platforms versions of the NetBackup-Java
Administration Console on Windows”
on page 83.

Remote display-back from UNIX servers From a Windows computer, you can
access the Java Windows Admisitration
Console on a UNIX NetBackup server
by using connectivity software
applications.

At the console on the NetBackup server Use the appropriate NetBackup-Java

Administration Console on the
NetBackup server with the earlier
version of the console.
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About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console
 Chapter 5
Removing NetBackup server
software
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ Removing NetBackup server software

■ Removing NetBackup server software in a clustered environment

■ Removing NetBackup LiveUpdate from Windows systems

Removing NetBackup server software

When you remove NetBackup, the process deletes the VERITAS/NetBackup
directories from the server. In a typical installation, NetBackup add-on products
and catalogs are located in this same directory path and are also deleted.
You can remove NetBackup server software in the following ways:
■ Remove server software, configuration, and catalog information.
See “To remove NetBackup server software and NetBackup configuration and
catalog information” on page 88.
■ Remove server software and save NetBackup configuration and catalog
information.
If you intend to reinstall NetBackup, use this procedure to save the
configuration, catalog, and log file information before you remove NetBackup.
See “To remove NetBackup server software and save NetBackup configuration
and catalog information” on page 88.
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Removing NetBackup server software

To remove NetBackup server software and NetBackup configuration and catalog

information
1 If the NetBackup Administration Console is open, close it.
If a console session is open when you try to remove NetBackup, a failure may
occur that forces you to restart this procedure.
2 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
3 On the Control Panel window, click the Add/Remove Programs icon.
4 On the Currently Installed Programs list, click Symantec NetBackup.
5 Click Remove.
6 Remove the NetBackup deduplication user directory as follows:
In the Documents and Settings directory, delete the purediskdbuser
directory.
To remove NetBackup server software and save NetBackup configuration and
catalog information
1 If the NetBackup Administration Console is open, close it.
If a console session is open when you try to remove NetBackup, a failure may
occur that forces you to restart this procedure.
2 Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
3 On the Control Panel window, click Add/Remove Programs.
4 In the Currently Installed Programs list, click Symantec NetBackup .
5 Click Change. This action lets you modify, repair, or remove NetBackup.
6 On the Program Maintenance dialog box, select Remove.
7 Clear the check mark next to Remove all NetBackup Configuration, Catalog,
and Log files to disable this function. (The box is checked by default.)
8 Click Next.
9 If you enabled NetBackup Access Control, NetBackup placed several files on
clients and servers. These files can be divided into the following categories:

NetBackup application These files are removed with NetBackup.

temporary files
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Individual user (cache) files User cache files exist in their home directories, as
follows:

user\Local Settings\Application
Data\VERITAS\NetBackup

Files are generated in the \NetBackup directory by a

Single Sign-On operation of the NetBackup
Administration Console on the host where the console
runs. The NetBackup Administration Console cleans
these files when an exit function is performed, so the
directory does not always contain temporary files.
However, if a system crash were to occur, any files in
the directory may be left behind. With the console
shutdown, you can delete these files safely with no
data loss.

NetBackup also creates cached certificates for client

and server NetBackup applications. These files reside
within the \NetBackup directory. These files typically
have a name that is consistent with a DNS entry for a
network interface, such as machine.company.com.
Example directory entries are as follows:

user\Local Settings\Application
Data\VERITAS\NetBackup\pc.comp.com

user\Local Settings\Application
Data\VERITAS\NetBackup\dhcp
These files are created with the command bpnbat
-LoginMachine. If you plan to reinstall NetBackup on
the same computer at a later date, do one of the
following:

■ Preserve the certificates in the \NetBackup

directory.
■ If you do not preserve the certificates, you must
provide the computer identity password as
originally set on the Root+AB broker. As an
alternative, you can reset the password on the
Root+AB broker when you reinstall. See the
NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide.
For more information on NetBackup Access Control,
including how to remove it, see the NetBackup
Security and Encryption Guide.
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Removing NetBackup server software in a clustered environment

10 Remove the NetBackup deduplication user directory as follows:

In the Documents and Settings directory, delete the purediskdbuser
directory.

Removing NetBackup server software in a clustered

environment
The following steps refer you to other documentation when you remove NetBackup
software from clustered machines.
To remove NetBackup from a clustered environment
1 Follow the instructions in your cluster documentation for removing a group.
2 Remove NetBackup from each node in the cluster.
See “To remove NetBackup server software and NetBackup configuration
and catalog information” on page 88.
No method exists to remove NetBackup from multiple nodes at the same time.

Removing NetBackup LiveUpdate from Windows

systems
NetBackup LiveUpdate and Symantec LiveUpdate share the same LiveUpdate
agent. When you remove LiveUpdate, you can no longer distribute NetBackup
updates automatically or other Symantec product updates.
Before you remove LiveUpdate, make sure that no other installed Symantec
products use LiveUpdate.
Use the following procedure to remove LiveUpdate files on Windows systems.
To remove NetBackup LiveUpdate on Windows systems:
1 Select Start > Control Panel.
2 Select Add or Remove Programs.
3 Click on LiveUpdate and select Remove.
 Chapter 6
Installing client software
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ About NetBackup client installation

■ About NetBackup client installation on Windows

■ About NetBackup client installation on UNIX

About NetBackup client installation

By definition, NetBackup servers are also clients. When you install NetBackup
server software, client software is also installed.
When you install client software, you perform a true client installation since no
server software is installed.
Client software can be installed locally at each individual computer or remotely
from a NetBackup server. The operating system determines which clients can be
installed remotely.

Windows A Windows host can only push client software to Windows

clients.

NetBackup does not need to be installed on the host that is

used to perform the client installation.

UNIX A NetBackup UNIX server can only push client software to

UNIX clients.

NetBackup software and client type software must be

installed on the server that is used to perform the client
installation.
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About NetBackup client installation on Windows

The NetBackup client installation wizard for Microsoft Windows lets you select
the appropriate setup and installation options from a series of wizard screens.
After you select options, a window appears that lets you verify your selections
before the installation begins.
While the installation is in progress, a dialog box provides details of the installation
and the setup progress. When the installation is completed, a final window shows
the results.
Note the following when you install NetBackup client software on Windows
systems:

Client installation You cannot install NetBackup client software on the

restrictions computers that currently have NetBackup server software.
In these cases, you must first remove the NetBackup server
software.

See “Removing NetBackup server software” on page 87.

User permissions ■ By default on Windows 2003, 2008, and 2008 R2 Server

systems, only administrators have write permission to
the Program Files directory.
■ NetBackup writes log files and progress files to the
following location:
Program Files\VERITAS\NetBackup\Logs
To perform backups and restores with the Backup,
Archive, and Restore interface, users must have write
permission to the Logs directory. Users without write
permission to this directory receive an error message,
and the backup or restore is canceled. The administrator
account has write permission by default, but you must
ensure that other users also have write permission.

Windows client system requirements

The following describes the hardware and the software requirements for successful
installation of NetBackup client software.
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Local installation To install NetBackup client software locally, the system

must meet the following configuration requirements.

■ Microsoft Windows 2003/XP, Windows 2008/Vista, or

Windows 2008 R2/Windows 7
■ Any TCP/IP transport that is Windows Sockets
compliant. (Use of the TCP/IP transport that comes with
the server or the operating system is recommended.)
■ A network adapter that your TCP/IP transport supports

Remote installation To install NetBackup client software remotely, the system

must meet the following configuration requirements:

■ All the requirements for local installations must be met.

■ The source system must run Windows 2003, 2008, or
2008 R2 Server.
■ Administrator privileges are required for the user that
performs remote installations.

NetBackup version The NetBackup client version that you install must be the
compatibility same or earlier than the installed version of NetBackup
server software. Later client versions cannot be used with
earlier server versions.

See “NetBackup mixed version support” on page 14.

Installation methods for Windows clients

You can install NetBackup clients on Windows systems with the following methods:

Local installation The installation wizard installs the client software only on
the computer where you run the installation.

Remote installation The installation wizard scans the network for available
clients where you can install the client software.

The source computer must run Windows 2003, 2008, or

2008 R2 Server.

Also, a remote installation requires system administrator

privileges.
Note: You cannot install clients remotely from NetBackup
Windows servers to UNIX computers.

Silent installation A silent installation is a process that does not require

interactive input. However, you must edit the
silentclient.cmd file before you run it.
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Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally

Follow these instructions to install the NetBackup client software on your local
Windows system. You can stop the installation process at any time by clicking
Cancel or by clicking Back to return to the previous window.

Note: After client installation, you may need to restart the system for the changes
to take effect.

To install NetBackup client software locally on Windows systems

1 Log on as administrator on the host where you want to install the client
software.
2 Start the NetBackup Installation Wizard with one of the following methods:
■ DVD media
Insert the NetBackup for Windows DVD in the drive. If Autorun is disabled,
navigate to the DVD drive and run Browser.exe.
■ ESD images (downloaded files)
Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.

3 On the initial screen, select Installation.

4 On the Installation screen, select Client Software Installation.
5 On the Welcome screen, review the content and click Next.
6 On the License Agreement screen, accept the terms of the agreement and
click Next.
7 On the Symantec NetBackup Client Installation Type screen, provide the
following information:

Where to install For a local installation, select Install to this computer

only.

Typical Select this option to install NetBackup default features

and settings.

Custom Select this option to choose the NetBackup features to

install and the settings that you want.

Click Next.
8 This step applies only to Custom installations. For Typical installations, skip
to step 10.
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On the Symantec NetBackup Client Features screen, you can select the
features to install and where the NetBackup files are installed.

Feature List Click the icon next to any feature and a drop-down
menu appears.

Select Install or Do not install.

Destination Folder By default, NetBackup files are installed to the

following location:

C:\Program Files\VERITAS
To change the folder destination where NetBackup is
installed:

■ Click Change.
■ Browse to the preferred location and designate a
new or an existing folder.
■ Click Next.

Note: For upgrades, you cannot change the destination.

9 This step applies only to Custom installations. For Typical installations, skip
to the next step.
On the NetBackup Options screen, select from the following options:

At System Startup Enable or disable the following options:

■ Start NetBackup Client Service Automatically

By default, this option is enabled so that NetBackup
services are available immediately after system
startup.
■ Start NetBackup Client Job Tracker Automatically
By default, this option is disabled. To start this
option manually after installation, click Start > All
Programs > Symantec NetBackup > NetBackup
Client Job Tracker.

Start NetBackup Client By default, this option is enabled so that NetBackup

Service After Install services are available immediately after installation.

To prevent NetBackup services from starting

automatically after installation, click this box to clear
the check mark.
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Ports On this screen, you can change port numbers, if it is

necessary in your configuration.

You may need to change a port number if you

encounter conflicts when NetBackup and another
industry product try to share the same port. Another
example is if a port conflict occurs with a firewall,
which may cause security issues.

To change a port number, select the port number that

you want to replace and type the new number.

Click Next.
10 On the NetBackup Services screen, provide the following startup account
and startup type information for NetBackup client services:

Use the built-in system By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup uses
account the built-in system account. When this box is checked,
the fields below it are disabled.
To specify a different system account:

■ Click this box to remove the check mark.

■ Enter the account information in the following
fields:
Username
Password
Domain

Abort install if a reboot is This option determines how the installation proceeds
required if a restart is required as part of the installation or
upgrade.

If you select this option and the installation process

determines that a restart is required, the installation
(or upgrade) stops. The system is then rolled back to
its original state.

If you do not select this option, the installation (or

upgrade) proceeds even if the installation process
determines that a restart is required.
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11 On the NetBackup System Names screen, the following fields are populated
automatically. Normally, changes are not required. Except for the Client
Name, you can make changes as needed for your configuration.

Client Name Do not change this name.

Master Server Name If necessary, change this name to the appropriate

master server where the client backup images are to
be stored.

Additional Servers Enter all of the master server and media server names
that you want this client to access.

12 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
that shows your selections from the previous steps. Then select one of the
following options:
■ Click Install to start the installation.
■ Click Back to view the previous screens and make any changes, then return
to this screen and click Install.
■ Click Cancel to cancel the installation.
After you click Install, the installation process begins and a screen appears
that shows you the installation progress. This process may take several
minutes.
13 On the Installation Complete screen, click Finish.

Installing NetBackup Windows clients remotely

Use this procedure to install NetBackup client software to multiple computers on
your network, including the local computer. You can stop the installation process
at any time by clicking Cancel.
When you install Windows clients remotely, note the following:

Requirements Review the requirements for Windows client installation.

See “Windows client system requirements” on page 92.

Privileges You must have administrator privileges on the remote

clients for the NetBackup installation to complete
successfully.
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Client name entries During installation, the client name is written to the registry
in lowercase. For backups to work, the policies on the
NetBackup server must specify the client names in
lowercase.

Reboot after installation You may need to restart the local or the remote systems for
the changes to take effect. A message appears to alert you
if a restart is needed.

To install NetBackup client software remotely on Windows systems

1 Log on as administrator on the host or the system server.
2 Start the NetBackup Installation Wizard with one of the following methods:
■ DVD media
Insert the NetBackup for Windows DVD in the drive. If Autorun is disabled,
navigate to the DVD drive and run Browser.exe.
■ ESD images (downloaded files)
Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.
On the initial screen (Home), select Installation.
3 On the Installation screen, select Client Software Installation.
4 On the Welcome screen, review the content and click Next.
5 On the License Agreement screen, accept the terms of the agreement and
click Next.
6 On the Symantec NetBackup Client Installation Type screen, provide the
following information:

Where to install For remote installation, select Install to multiple

computers on your network.

The procedure does not install the client on the local

host unless you add it to the list of systems that you
want to install.

Typical Select this option to install NetBackup default features

and settings.

Custom Select this option to choose the NetBackup features to

install and the settings that you want.

7 This step applies only to Custom installations. For Typical installations, skip
to the next step.
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On the NetBackup Options screen, select from the following options:

At System Startup Enable or disable the following options:

■ Start NetBackup Client Service Automatically

By default, this option is enabled so that NetBackup
services are available immediately after system
startup.
■ Start NetBackup Client Job Tracker Automatically
By default, this option is disabled. To start this
option manually after installation, click Start > All
Programs > Symantec NetBackup > NetBackup
Client Job Tracker.

Start NetBackup Client By default, this option is enabled so that NetBackup

Service After Install services are available immediately after installation.

To prevent NetBackup services from starting

automatically after installation, click this box to clear
the check mark.

Ports On this screen, you can change port numbers, if it is

necessary in your configuration.

You may need to change a port number if you

encounter conflicts when NetBackup and another
industry product try to share the same port. Another
example is if a port conflict occurs with a firewall,
which may cause security issues.

To change a port number, select the port number that

you want to replace and type the new number.

8 On the NetBackup Services screen, provide the following startup account

and startup type information for NetBackup client services:

Use the built-in By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup uses the built-in
system account system account. When this box is checked, the fields below it are
disabled.
To specify a different system account:

■ Click this box to remove the check mark.

■ Enter the account information in the following fields:
Username
Password
Domain
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Terminate Check this box to prevent a reboot while you perform a remote
NetBackup installation. When you check this box, processes that use the
processes NetBackup executables and DLLs are stopped.
Warning: For Oracle users, if you select this option, you must
take down your database before you continue the installation.

Abort install if a This option determines how the installation proceeds if a restart
reboot is required is required as part of the installation or upgrade on the remote
system.

If you select this option and the installation process determines

that a restart is required, the installation (or upgrade) stops. The
system is then rolled back to its original state.

If you do not select this option, the installation (or upgrade)

proceeds even if the installation process determines that a restart
is required.

9 On the NetBackup System Names screen, the following fields are populated
automatically. Change these fields to meet your specific needs.

Master Server Name If necessary, change this name to the appropriate

master server where the client backup images are to
be stored.

Additional Servers Enter all of the master server and media server names
that you want the clients to access.

10 On the Symantec NetBackup Remote Hosts and Features screen, specify

the hosts where you want NetBackup and any selected features installed.
■ Destination Systems
Right-click the Windows Destination Computers icon and select from
the drop-down menu , or use the following icons:
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Browse Click here to search the network for the hosts

where you want to install NetBackup.
■ On the Available Systems dialog box, select the
computer to add and click Next.
■ On the Remote Computer Login Credentials
dialog box, enter the User Name and the
Password of the account to be used to perform
the installation on the remote computers.
■ If you plan to install to multiple remote
computers, click the box next to Remember
User Name and Password. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter this information for
each remote computer.
■ Click OK.
■ On the Remote Destination Folder dialog box,
verify or change the Destination Folder where
NetBackup is installed.
The default location is C:\Program
Files\Veritas.
If you plan to install to multiple remote
computers and you want to use the same
location, click the box next to Use this folder
for subsequent systems. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter the location for each
remote computer.

Import Click here to import a text file that contains a list

of host names. When you create the text file, the
host names must be defined in the following
format:

Domain\ComputerName
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Add Click here to add a host manually.

■ On the Manual Remote Computer Selection
dialog box appears, enter the Domain and the
Computer Name, then click OK.
■ On the Remote Computer Login Credentials
dialog box, enter the User Name and the
Password of the account to be used to perform
the installation on the remote computers.
If you plan to add and install to multiple remote
computers, click the box next to Remember
User Name and Password. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter this information for
each remote computer.
■ Click OK.
■ On the Remote Destination Folder dialog box,
verify or change the Destination Folder where
NetBackup is installed.
The default location is C:\Program
Files\Veritas.
If you plan to install to multiple remote
computers and you want to use the same
location, click the box next to Use this folder
for subsequent systems. Selecting this option
prevents the need to enter the location for each
remote computer.
■ Click OK.

Remove To remove a host from the Destination Systems

list, select the host and click here.

Change Click here to change the destination for NetBackup

file installation on the selected remote host.

■ Features
Click a feature icon and select either Install or Do not install from the
drop-down menu .
■ Click Next.

11 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
that shows your selections from the previous steps. Then select one of the
following options:
■ Click Install to initiate the installation.
■ Click Back to view the previous screens and make any changes, then return
to this screen and click Install.
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■ Click Cancel to cancel the installation.

After you click Install, the installation process begins and a screen appears
that shows you the installation progress for each computer. This process may
take several minutes.
Up to five remote installations occur simultaneously. When a remote
installation is completed, another one begins so that a maximum of five
installations are in progress.
If you click Cancel after you click Install, the installation does not stop
immediately. Installation continues on all remote hosts where the installation
has already started. Any specified hosts after that point do not get client
software installed.
NetBackup considers any remote installations that were completed when you
clicked Cancel to be successful.
12 Examine the installation log on the following location:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs\

An installation log file provides detailed installation information and shows

whether any errors occurred.

Note: When you perform a remote installation to multiple computers, this

option only lets you view the log for the local computer. To view the logs of
the other computers where you installed NetBackup, you must log on to each
of those computers.

Search the installation log for the following error indications:

■ Strings that include Return Value 3.
■ Starting with NetBackup 7.0, important log messages are color coded as
follows:
Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

Installing NetBackup Windows clients silently

A silent installation process does not require interactive input. It does, however,
require that you edit the silentclient.cmd file before you run it.
Silent installations of NetBackup clients are not supported if you want to run the
NetBackup services as a user instead of a local administrator.
To install NetBackup with a custom services account, see the following:
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Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally

Installing NetBackup Windows clients remotely
Use the following procedure to perform a silent installation of a local NetBackup
client.
To perform a silent installation of NetBackup client software on Windows
1 Insert the NetBackup installation DVD in the drive or navigate to the location
where the ESD images (downloaded files) reside.
2 In a Microsoft Windows Explorer window, navigate to the DVD drive.
3 Copy the contents of the one of the following directories to a temporary folder
on your hard drive. For example, C:\temp.
■ PC_Clnt\x86

■ PC_Clnt\x64

■ PC_Clnt\IA64

4 Since the original source files are read-only, change the permissions for the
copied files on the hard drive to allow the update.
5 In the temporary directory, use a text editor to edit the silentclient.cmd
file so the script installs the client software as needed.
6 Run the silentclient.cmd script.
7 To verify that the installation was successful, check the installation log file
in the following directory:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs

How to configure NetBackup clients

You can configure NetBackup clients by performing one of the following actions:

To add servers or media ■ Start the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface.
servers: ■ Click File > Specify NetBackup Machines.

To display and change the ■ Start the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface.
client properties: ■ Click File > NetBackup Client Properties.
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To display and change the ■ Open the NetBackup Administration Console.

server properties: ■ Expand Host Properties and click Clients.
■ In the right pane, right-click on the client and choose
Properties.
In the dialog box that appears, on the Servers tab, all
NetBackup servers that require access to your Windows
client must be listed.

For complete information on client configuration, see the NetBackup

Administration Guide, Volume I.

Note: For NetBackup Novell NetWare Clients: The NetBackup Novell NetWare
Client System Administrator's Guide describes how to use that client to back up
and restore the data on NetWare servers.

Removing NetBackup Windows client software

Use the following procedure to remove NetBackup Windows client software.
To remove NetBackup Windows client software
1 If it is open, close the NetBackup Administration Console.
2 Open the Windows Control Panel (select Start > Settings > Control Panel).
3 Select Add/Remove Programs.
4 Select Symantec NetBackup Client.
5 Click Remove.

About NetBackup client installation on UNIX

You can install UNIX clients either locally at the client computer or remotely from
your UNIX NetBackup server. To install client software remotely from a UNIX
NetBackup server, the client type software must first be installed on the UNIX
server.

Note: Macintosh OS X 10.5.x clients are UNIX-based clients. Follow the same UNIX
client installation procedures in this section.

Note the following when you install NetBackup client software on UNIX systems:
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UNIX package consolidation Starting with NetBackup 7.0, many of the add-on products
and database agents are now installed with the NetBackup
client package. Separate installation for these products is
no longer needed.
The following products are now included in the NetBackup
client package (if the platform supports the product):

■ BMR Boot server

■ DB2
■ NetBackup Encryption
■ Informix
■ LiveUpdate agent
■ Lotus Notes
■ Oracle
■ SAP
■ Snapshot Client
■ Sybase

The binaries for the listed products are laid down with the
client package. A valid license is still required to enable the
product. If product configuration was required previously
(such as db2_config), configuration is still required.

The Japanese and the Chinese language packages remain

as separate add-ons. The process to install and upgrade
these products remains the same.

gzip and gunzip commands The gzip and the gunzip commands must be installed on
each system. The directories where the commands are
installed must be part of the root user’s PATH environment
variable setting.

NetBackup-Java To initiate a backup or a restore from a UNIX client, the

compatibility following graphical interfaces are available:

■ Clients that are compatible with NetBackup-Java may

use the NetBackup-Java interface (jbpSA).
Refer to the for a list of NetBackup-Java capable hosts.
■ Clients that are not compatible with NetBackup-Java can
use the bp interface. They also support a login from any
NetBackup 7.0 UNIX server’s NetBackup client console
with the jbpSA command.
Clients that are not compatible with NetBackup-Java are
Macintosh OS X 10.5.x, IBM zSeries Linux, IBM pSeries
Linux, and FreeBSD.
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Installation methods for UNIX clients

You can install NetBackup clients on UNIX systems with the following methods:

Local installations ■ This method installs the client software on the computer
where you run the installation script.
■ To install clients to a location other than the default,
you must create and link a directory before you install
the client software. First create the directory where you
want the software to reside, then create /usr/openv
as a link to that directory.
■ On IBM zSeries Linux clients, you must transfer the
NetBackup DVD or ESD image contents to a location that
is readable by the virtual Linux environment. You can
transfer the image with FTP or NFS mounting
commands.

Remote (push) installations ■ You can "push" the client software from your UNIX
NetBackup server to your UNIX client computers. The
UNIX client must be a true client and not a media server
or a master server. The preferred installation method is
to push the client software.
■ Before you can push to a UNIX client, you must first
install the NetBackup client type software on the server.
Then, you must create a policy that includes the client
name.
Refer to the NetBackup Installation Guide for UNIX and
Linux. See the section "Installing client type software
on a master server".
■ You cannot install Windows client software remotely
from a NetBackup UNIX server. Firewalls can also
prevent remote client installation.
■ Clients such as the IBM zSeries Linux may not have a
locally mounted DVD device or access to the NetBackup
DVD or ESD images, In these cases, you must push the
client software from a UNIX master server or a media
server.
■ The following remote installation methods are available:
See “Installing client software with the ftp method”
on page 111.
See “Installing client software with the rsh method”
on page 109.
See “Installing client software with the ssh method”
on page 112.
See “Installing client software with the sftp method”
on page 113.
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Installing UNIX clients locally

The following procedure installs the NetBackup client software on a local machine.
To install client software locally on a UNIX client
1 Use one of the following methods to start the installation script:

DVD ■ Insert the NetBackup DVD for the appropriate

platform in the drive.
Check the DVD label to identify its contents.
See “About the NetBackup media kit” on page 15.
■ If necessary, mount the DVD.

■ Enter the following command:

cd_directory/install

The cd_directory is the path to the directory where

you can access the DVD.

ESD images (downloaded ■ Navigate to the location where the installation

files) images reside.
■ Enter the following command:

./install

2 When the menu selections appear, select NetBackup Client and press Enter.
The client binaries represent the operating system versions where the binaries
were compiled. Often, the binaries function perfectly on later versions of the
operating system. For example, HP-PARISC 11.11 binaries also are used on
the HP-PARISC 11.23 level of the operating system. The installation procedure
attempts to load the appropriate binaries for your system. If the script does
not recognize the local operating system, it presents choices.
3 Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
4 After the installation is complete, select Exit from this script.

Installing UNIX clients remotely

You can push the client software from a UNIX master server to a client host by
using the following methods:
■ rsh

■ ftp
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■ ssh

■ sftp

Note: For installation in clustered environments, enter the virtual name for the
NetBackup server and not the actual local host name. You can only push client
software from the active node.

Installing client software with the rsh method

Before you perform this procedure, read the following guidelines:

Client ./rhosts file To use this method, the UNIX client must have an entry for
the server in its /.rhosts file. The /.rhosts entries
enable software installation, but they are not necessary for
correct operation of NetBackup software.

Client software location If you want to install client software to a location other than
the default, you must first create and link to the desired
directory. Create the directory where you want the client
software to reside, and then create /usr/openv as a link
to that directory.

Backup policies Make sure that the clients are assigned to a backup policy.

For Macintosh OS X 10.5.x By default, this operating system version does not enable
the Remote Shell daemon (rshd). Run the following
command to enable the daemon:

/sbin/service shell start

To install client software from a UNIX master server to UNIX clients with the rsh
method
1 Start the NetBackup Administration Console.
2 On the Login dialog box, provide the name of the NetBackup server that
contains the policy configuration with the clients.
You can install the client software only from the NetBackup server that you
specify in the Login dialog box when you start the interface. The clients must
be defined in a policy on this NetBackup server.
3 In the NetBackup Administration Console window, click on the NetBackup
Management icon to show the available options.
4 In the left pane, click Policies.
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5 In the All Policies pane, select the master server.

6 Click Actions > Install UNIX Client Software.

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7 In the Don’t install these clients list, select the clients you want to install
and click Add >>.
The clients are moved to the Install these clients list.
8 To start the installation, click Install Client Software.
You cannot stop the installation after it has started.
Client software installation can take a minute or more per client. NetBackup
writes messages in the Progress field as the installation proceeds.
During installation, NetBackup copies client software from
/usr/openv/netbackup/client on the server to /usr/openv/netbackup on
the client.
If the installation fails on a client, NetBackup notifies you but keeps the client
in the policy.
9 After the installation is complete, click Close.

Installing client software with the ftp method

Before you perform this procedure, read the following guidelines:

Access to clients You must have a login ID and password that you can use to
access the clients through FTP.

Client software location If you want to install client software to a location other than
the default, you must first create and link the desired
directory. Create the directory where you want the software
to reside, and then create /usr/openv as a link to that
directory.

Backup policies Make sure that the clients are assigned to a backup policy.

Macintosh OS X 10.5.x ■ By default, this operating system version does not enable
the FTP daemon (ftpd), which is required. In the sharing
pane of the System Preferences application, check Allow
FTP access to enable ftpd.
■ If you have a firewall that is enabled, you must enable
FTP access. In the System Preferences sharing pane
under Firewall, check FTP Access to allow FTP
connections.

To install client software from a UNIX master server to UNIX clients with the ftp
method
1 To move the client software from the server to the /tmp directory on the
client, run the install_client_files script on the NetBackup server.
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Use one of the following commands:

■ To move software to one client at a time:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files ftp client user
The client is the host name of the client.
The user is the login ID that FTP requires on the client.
■ To move software to all clients at once:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files ftp ALL user
The ALL option specifies that you want to install all clients that are
configured in any backup policy on the server.
The user is the login ID required by FTP on the client.
If you do not have a .netrc file set up, the install_client_files script
prompts you for a password for each client.

2 After the script runs, the root user on each client computer must run the
following script:
sh /tmp/bp.<pid>/client_config

The pid is the process ID. The client_config script installs the binaries.

Installing client software with the ssh method

Before you perform this procedure, read the following guidelines:

SSH daemon (sshd) To use the ssh method, the UNIX client must have sshd
enabled and configured to allow root user logins.

Client software location If you want to install client software to a location other than
the default, you must first create and link the desired
directory. Create the directory where you want the client
software to reside, and then create /usr/openv as a link
to that directory.

Backup policies Make sure that the clients are assigned to a backup policy.

Macintosh OS X 10.5.x ■ By default, this operating system version does not enable
sshd. You must first enable this daemon to perform the
following procedure successfully.
In the System Preferences sharing pane, check Remote
Login to enable sshd.
■ If you have a firewall that is enabled, you must enable
ssh connections. In the System Preferences sharing
pane under Firewall, check Remote Login - SSH to allow
SSH connections.
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To install client software from a UNIX master server to UNIX clients with the ssh
method
◆ On the NetBackup server, run the install_client_files script.
Use one of the following commands:
■ To move software to only one client at a time:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files ssh client
The client is the host name of the client.
■ To move software to all clients at once:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files ssh ALL
The ALL option specifies that you want to install all clients that are
configured in any backup policy on the server.

Installing client software with the sftp method

Before you perform this procedure, read the following guidelines:

SSH daemon (sshd) To use this method, the UNIX client must have sshd enabled
and configured to allow root or non-root user logins.

Client file location If you want to install client software to a location other than
the default, you must first create and link the desired
directory. Create the directory where you want the software
to reside, and then create /usr/openv as a link to that
directory.

Backup policies Make sure that the clients are assigned to a backup policy.

Macintosh OS X 10.5.x ■ By default, these operating system versions do not enable

ssh. You must first enable this daemon to perform the
following procedure successfully.
In the System Preferences sharing pane, check Remote
Login to enable sshd.
■ If you have a firewall that is enabled, you must enable
SSH connections.In the System Preferences sharing
pane under Firewall, check Remote Login - SSH to allow
SSH connections.

To install client software from a UNIX master server to UNIX clients with the sftp
method
1 To move the client software from the server to the /tmp directory on the
client, run the install_client_files script on the NetBackup server.
Use one of the following commands:
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■ To move software to one client at a time:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files sftp client user
The client is the host name of the client.
The user is the login ID that SSH requires on the client.
■ To move software to all clients at once:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files sftp ALL user
The ALL option specifies that you want to install all clients that are
configured in any backup policy on the server.
The user is the login ID required by FTP on the client.

2 After the script runs, the root user on each client computer must run the
following script:
sh /tmp/bp.<pid>/client_config

The pid is the process ID. The client_config script installs the binaries.

Adding a UNIX client after initial server installation

You may want to add UNIX clients after the server installation if you forgot to
select one during the installation. You may also add a new UNIX client type to
your backup environment.
To install client software later, you must first install the NetBackup client software
onto the NetBackup server.
To add UNIX client types to servers after initial installation
1 Use one of the following methods to start the installation script:

DVD ■ Insert the NetBackup DVD for the appropriate

platform in the drive.
Check the DVD label to identify its contents.
See “About the NetBackup media kit” on page 15.
■ If necessary, mount the DVD.
■ Enter the following command:

cd_directory/install

The cd_directory is the path to the directory where

you can access the DVD.
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ESD images (downloaded ■ Navigate to the location where the installation

files) images reside.
■ Enter the following command:

./install

2 When the menu selections appear, select NetBackup Client and press Enter.
The client binaries represent the operating system versions on which the
binaries were compiled. Often the binaries function perfectly on later versions
of the operating system. For example, HP-PARISC 11.11 binaries also are
used on the HP-PARISC 11.23 level of the operating system. The installation
procedure attempts to load the appropriate binaries for your system. If the
script does not recognize the local operating system, it presents choices.
3 Select the client type that you want to load and follow the prompts to install
that client type. Repeat as necessary until all of the client types you want are
loaded.
Make sure that you load the software for all of the UNIX client types that you
intend to install remotely from the server.
4 After the installation is complete, unmount the DVD.
5 Install the NetBackup client software on the clients you specified.
See “Installing UNIX clients remotely” on page 108.

Removing UNIX NetBackup client software

Use the following procedure to remove all NetBackup client software components
from a UNIX client.
If the NetBackup-Java Display Console is installed on the client, the console is
also removed.
To remove NetBackup software from a UNIX client
1 Log in to the client system as the root user.
2 Stop the NetBackup daemons by entering the following command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bp.kill_all

3 Navigate to the /usr/openv directory.

■ If /usr/openv is a physical directory, run the following command:
rm -rf /usr/openv

■ If /usr/openv is a link, run the following commands:

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cd /usr/openv
pwd
ls

Warning: Make sure that you are at the proper location and verify that the
subdirectories are what you would expect them to be before continuing.
You do not want to remove the wrong directories. For this reason, the first
commands verify your current location and the files in that directory,
before you remove the files.

rm -rf *
cd /
rm -f /usr/openv

Warning: The rm -f /usr/openv command also removes any add-on

products that are installed on this machine.

4 If PBX is supported and installed on the client, you can remove it.
Do not remove PBX if your client uses other Symantec software products that
require PBX to run.
To remove PBX with the native command, enter the appropriate platform
command:

AIX installp -u VRTSpbx

HP-UX swremove VRTSpbx

Linux To get the package name, enter the following command:

rpm -qa | grep -i VRTSpbx

To remove the package, enter the following command:

rpm -e <rpm name>

5 For the NetBackup-Java capable clients that run the NetBackup Administration
Console for UNIX, remove the NetBackup-Java state data, as follows:
■ /bin/rm -rf /.nbjava

■ /bin/rm -rf /.java/.userPrefs/vrts

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Warning: There should be no space between the slash (/) and the period (.) of
/.nbjava. If you add a space between these characters, all files on this machine
are removed.

6 Inform users of NetBackup-Java that they can remove the $HOME/.nbjava

directory and portions of the $HOME/.java directories.
The $HOME/.nbjava and $HOME/.java directories contain application state
information (such as table column order and size). This information is saved
when the user exits NetBackup-Java applications. When you remove
NetBackup, the process removes this directory only for the root user.
The common subdirectory in $HOME/.java/.userPrefs/vrts can be removed.
7 If you enabled NetBackup Access Control, NetBackup created new files on
the clients and the servers that can be divided into the following categories:
■ Individual user files
Individual user cache files exist in their home directories (for example, in
$HOME/.vxss). Inform those users that they can remove the $HOME/.vxss
directory.
■ NetBackup application temporary files
NetBackup temporary files are removed with NetBackup.
For more information on NetBackup Access Control, please see the
NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide.
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 Chapter 7
Configuring NetBackup
servers
This chapter includes the following topics:

■ About NetBackup configuration

About NetBackup configuration

After all server software is installed, you are ready to configure NetBackup to
work with the robotic and the storage devices in your environment. Remember,
these devices must already be configured and recognized by the operating system
before you can configure NetBackup.
See “About storage device configuration” on page 22.
Use the following guidelines when you configure NetBackup:
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NetBackup Enterprise The procedures for configuring master and media servers
servers are very similar. However, Symantec recommends that you
configure all server information such as storage devices
and volumes from the master server. Following this order
helps ensure that the master servers properly administer
the media servers.
Warning: Communication problems between the master
server and the media server do not prevent you from
running the configuration wizards. Therefore, do not run
the wizards on the media server until the problems are
corrected. If you run any of the wizards when a
communication problem exists, the master server cannot
recognize the information that you enter. You must first
correct the problem. After you correct the problem, run the
configuration wizards from the master server.

Clustered environments ■ Configure devices on every node in the cluster.

■ Start by configuring all storage devices from the active
node so that they work with NetBackup.
■ For a NetBackup failover server, attach all of the devices
to each node in the cluster on which NetBackup is
installed. Refer to the clustering vendor’s documentation
for information on how to migrate to another node.
■ Unless otherwise noted, configure NetBackup to use the
virtual host names of master servers and media servers
in the cluster.
For complete information on to how to configure an
add-on product to fail over, see the NetBackup High
Availability Administration Guide.

For initial NetBackup configuration, Symantec recommends that you launch the
NetBackup Administration Console and click the Getting Started icon. A series
of wizards guide you through the following configuration procedures:
■ Configure Storage Devices
See “About the Device Configuration Wizard” on page 122.
■ Configure Volumes
See “About the Volume Configuration Wizard” on page 124.
■ Configure the Catalog Backup
See “About the Catalog Backup Wizard” on page 125.
■ Create a Backup Policy
See “About the Backup Policy Configuration Wizard” on page 126.
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About NetBackup configuration

If NetBackup is already configured and you want to change a specific area, click
the appropriate wizard on the NetBackup Administration Console.
For complete information on NetBackup wizards and how to configure NetBackup,
see the NetBackup Administration Guide.

Starting the NetBackup Administration Console

Use the following procedures to open the NetBackup Administration Console to
configure NetBackup.

Note: Other wizards are available from the initial NetBackup Administration
Console window that are not part of the Getting Started wizard. For example, you
can configure disk pools or create a snapshot backup policy. See the NetBackup
Administrator’s Guide for UNIX and Linux, Volume I for complete information
about all NetBackup wizards.

To start the NetBackup Administration Console on UNIX

1 Log in to the NetBackup server machine as root.
For clustered environments, log on to the active node as root.
If you need to run the user interface on a computer other than the NetBackup
server, log on to that computer.
On UNIX systems, log on as root.
For Windows systems log on as the Administrator.
2 On UNIX systems, run the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/jnbSA &

3 Enter the password for root.

For clustered environments, when you log in to the NetBackup Administration
Console, specify the virtual host name in the Host field.
4 Click Login.
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5 To begin configuration, on the Administrator’s Console, click Getting Started.

6 On the Welcome to NetBackup screen, review the content and click Next.
The Configure Storage Devices screen appears and prompts you to begin the
Device Configuration wizard.

Note: If you still need to configure devices to work with the operating system,
close the wizard. You must first configure those devices as specified by the
device and operating system vendors.

About the Device Configuration Wizard

Before you can run backups, you must define your storage devices for NetBackup.
This wizard guides you through this process. However, you must be certain that
you have correctly configured your storage devices for your operating system.
NetBackup cannot function reliably unless devices are correctly installed and
configured.
For clustered environments, begin configuring all storage devices from the active
node. For a NetBackup failover server, Symantec recommends that you attach all
of the devices to every node on which NetBackup is installed.
For instructions, refer to the NetBackup High Availability Administration Guide
This wizard takes you through the following processes:
■ Scans the hosts for backup devices
■ Verifies the devices that were automatically detected
■ Verifies and corrects the drive configuration
■ Updates the device configuration
The wizard presents the following information when you configure devices:
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Device configuration ■ When the wizard displays the Device Hosts screen, you
must specify the hosts on which to auto-discover and
configure devices (NetBackup Enterprise servers only).
■ When the wizard displays the Backup Devices screen,
confirm that the list of devices is complete and accurate.
If a known backup device does not appear in this list,
take the following action:
■ Verify that the backup device is physically attached
to the host.
■ Verify that all installation procedures specified by
the device and by the operating system vendor have
been performed successfully.
■ Verify that all drives correspond to the proper device.
If you need to move a drive, select the drive and drag
it to the correct location.
■ For clusters, ensure that you perform storage device
configuration on each node. Begin on the active node,
then move the NetBackup active node to another node
and perform the storage device configuration on that
node. Repeat for each node of the cluster on which
NetBackup runs.
Note: By default, robotic daemons and NetBackup add-on
products do not cause NetBackup to failover if they fail.
You can configure robotic devices and NetBackup add-on
products to fail over NetBackup if the robot or the add-on
product fails. Before you configure NetBackup to failover,
robots must be configured and recognized by the
operating system. For complete details about fail over
configuration, refer to the NetBackup High Availability
Administrator’s Guide.
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Defining storage units ■ You define storage units from the Configure Storage
Units screen. If your system does not have a tape device,
you can store data on a disk by defining disk storage
units.
■ When you enter a path for a storage unit, the following
rules apply:
■ Use the correct path separators (forward slash (/) for
UNIX and backward slash (\) for Windows).
■ Use a colon (:) to specify a drive separation on
Windows platforms.
■ Use the following characters only:
Alphabetic characters (ASCII A-Z, a-z)
Numeric characters (0-9)
Miscellaneous characters: plus (+), minus (-),
underscore (_), or period (.)

About the Volume Configuration Wizard

After you have configured your storage devices, the Getting Started Wizard starts
the Volume Configuration Wizard. However, if you only have disk storage
capability, NetBackup skips this wizard.
This wizard lets you initiate an inventory of each configured robot. NetBackup
automatically updates the volume database if it finds new robotic media during
the inventory. In addition, you can define new volumes for use in stand-alone
drives.
For complete information about volumes or volume configuration for stand-alone
drives, refer to the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume 1.

Note: For clustered environments, configure volumes from the active node.

This wizard lets you do the following tasks:

■ Select a device for volume configuration
■ Perform an inventory of the robot
■ Create new volumes
■ Create new volume groups
The wizard presents the following information when you configure volumes and
perform inventory:
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Robot or device inventory ■ NetBackup conducts an inventory of the robot or the

device that you selected. To view the results after the
inventory has completed, see the Results: field.
■ After the device inventory has completed, the wizard
prompts you to identify which device slots contain
cleaning media.
If you upgraded NetBackup and have pre-existing
barcode rules, the barcode reader automatically detects
the designated slots for the cleaning media. If you do
not designate cleaning slots, NetBackup considers all
media (including cleaning media) as typical media and
tries to overwrite it.
■ After the inventory has completed, you are prompted to
identify which device slots contain cleaning media.
If you identify one or more slots as cleaning media in
the Identify Cleaning Media screen, you see the Robot
Inventory (Cleaning Media) screen. This screen displays
the results after the software updates the EMM database.
If you do not designate cleaning media, NetBackup
considers all media to be typical media (including
cleaning media) and tries to overwrite it.

Standalone drives ■ Specify the number of volumes for the device.

■ The wizard does not let you configure cleaning tapes for
standalone drives.

Multiple drive types When you specify multiple drive types, the following are
true:

■ Media that is written by one robot drive may not work

in any other drive. If this situation occurs, NetBackup
considers the robot to have more than one type of drive.
■ If the robot has more than one type of drive, the wizard
cannot inventory the robot.

About the Catalog Backup Wizard

The NetBackup catalog contains information about your configuration and the
locations of backed up files and directories. If a disk fails and your catalog is lost,
a catalog backup makes it easy to restore your data and resume your backup
schedule.
Therefore, you must configure a catalog backup policy before any data gets backed
up.
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This wizard lets you create a policy for an online, hot catalog backup. Online, hot
catalog backups can back up the catalog while normal client backups are in
progress.
A catalog backup policy lets you specify the following information:
■ The destinations for the catalog backup
A backup destination can be any configured storage device. For additional
disaster recovery protection, you can specify a second location for your catalog
backup.

Note: Although NetBackup supports catalog backup to disk, Symantec

recommends that you back up the catalog to removable media that gets stored
offsite.

■ When the catalog backup occurs

■ The location of the disaster recovery file that is needed to recover from the
catalog backup
Use the following guidelines to configure a catalog backup:
■ Configure a catalog backup policy before any other files or data are backed up.
■ For clustered systems, configure the catalog backup policy from the active
node.
For complete details about catalog backups, see the chapter "Protecting the
NetBackup catalog" in the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume 1.
For instructions on how to configure a catalog backup in clustered environments,
see the NetBackup High Availability Administration Guide.

About the Backup Policy Configuration Wizard

This wizard lets you define a backup policy for a group of one or more clients. For
clustered environments, configure the policy from the active node.
The wizard lets you specify the following:
■ Policy names and types
■ Clients
■ Files and directories to back up
■ Backup types
■ Backup rotations
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■ Starting times of backups

The wizard prompts you to choose the type of backup that you want a policy to
perform.
Table 7-1 describes the available backup types.

Table 7-1 Backup type descriptions

Backup type Description

Full backup Backs up all files that are specified in the file list.

Incremental backup Backs up all the changed files that are specified in the file
list.

Differential backup Also referred to as a Differential incremental backup.

Backs up the files that have changed since the last successful
incremental or full backup. All files are backed up if no
previous backup has been done.

Cumulative backup Also referred to as a Cumulative incremental backup .

Only the files that changed since the last full backup that
was successful are backed up. All files are backed up if no
previous backup has been done.

User backup Initiated manually by a user to back up specific files.

Use the following guidelines when you create backup policies:

■ The list that appears on the Client List screen of the Backup Policy Wizard is
a list of clients that are backed up. You can add, change, or delete clients from
the list.
■ You can select how often you want a backup policy to run for full or incremental
backups. In addition, you can select the retention period for the backups.
After you have completed the Backup Policy Wizard , you are asked if you want
to perform an installation verification test. To do this test, click the Activity
Monitor in the left pane of the NetBackup Administration Console. You can now
monitor the progress of the backup job.
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 Index

A C
about catalog backup configuration
Backup Policy Wizard 126 NetBackup wizards 125
client installation on UNIX 105 changes
client installation on Windows 92 in NetBackup 7.0 11
NetBackup catalog backup configuration 125 cleaning media
NetBackup Remote Administration Console for barcode rules 125
Windows 77 client installation on UNIX
NetBackup server configuration 119 about 105
NetBackup-Java Administration Console 81 client installation on Windows
replacement of unsupported server types 24 about 92
storage device configuration 22 client software
access control install locally on Windows 94
remove files 89 client_config script 111, 113
adding UNIX clients 114 clients
administering NetBackup adding after initial install 114
multiple versions 84 loading onto server 114
administration consoles pushing software to 114
back-level support 84 cluster
automatic file changes private network 66
after upgrade 72 Cluster Administrator console
verify cluster installation or upgrade 71
B cluster group name 66
cluster installation and upgrade
back-level support
requirements 57
administration consoles 84
cluster installations
backup
post-installation tasks 71
online, hot catalog 125
cluster installations or upgrades
backup policies
verify 71
guidelines for creating 126
clustered servers
backup policy
installing or upgrading 58
backup types 126
compatibility
create 126
license keys 30
Backup Policy Wizard
NetBackup-Java 106
about 126
configuration
backup types
master and media servers 119
backup policy 126
NetBackup servers 119
barcode rules
configuration guidelines
cleaning media 125
NetBackup Enterprise servers 119
configure
NetBackup catalog backup 125
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configure (continued) install locally

NetBackup storage devices 122 client software on Windows 94
NetBackup volumes 124 server software 36
Windows client 104 install multiple versions of NetBackup Administration
configure catalog backup Console
guidelines 125 restrictions and guidelines 83
configure storage devices install multiple versions on Windows
for the operating system 22 NetBackup-Java Administration Console 83
create install NetBackup clients
backup policy 126 locally 108
install or upgrade
D clustered servers 58
install remotely
define
servers 46
storage units 124
Windows client software 97
device configuration
install silently
guidelines 123
Windows client 103
NetBackup wizards 122
install UNIX client
ftp method 111
F rsh method 109
frequently asked questions sftp method 113
license keys 31 ssh method 112
ftp method install_client_files script 112–113
install UNIX client 111 installation
UNIX clients locally 108
G installation methods
Getting Started Windows clients 93
NetBackup wizards 119 installation or upgrade
guidelines sequence for 35
configure catalog backup 125 installation requirements
device configuration 123 NetBackup server software 18
for creating backup policies 126 installation restrictions
robot inventory 125 Windows client 92
standalone drive inventory 125 inventory
gunzip command robot 125
UNIX client installation 106 standalone drive 125
gzip command
UNIX client installation 106 J
Java Windows Administration Console
H install 82
how to start
NetBackup Administration Console 121 L
license keys
I compatibility 30
install frequently asked questions 31
Java Windows Administration Console 82 methods for entering 30
NetBackup Remote Administration Console 78 methods to enter 30
requirements 29
 Index 131

loading client types onto server 114 NetBackup server software

local installation installation requirements 18
UNIX client 107 NetBackup servers
Windows client 93 configuration 119
local installation requirements remove software 87
Windows client 93 upgrade to NetBackup Enterprise servers 75
NetBackup storage devices
M configure 122
NetBackup volumes
master and media servers
configure 124
configuration 119
NetBackup wizards
methods
backup policy configuration 126
to administer multiple versions of NetBackup
catalog backup configuration 125
servers 84
device configuration 122
to enter license keys 30
Getting Started 119
methods for administering
volume configuration 124
multiple NetBackup versions 84
NetBackup-Java
multiple NetBackup versions
compatibility 106
methods for administering 84
NetBackup-Java Administration Console
about 81
N install multiple versions on Windows 83
NetBackup remove multiple versions on Windows 84
port numbers 20 NTFS partition 19
NetBackup 7.0
changes 11
NetBackup Administration Console
O
online, hot catalog
how to start 121
backup 125
NetBackup catalog 19
operating system
NetBackup catalog backup configuration
configure storage devices for 22
about 125
NetBackup client
remove software 115 P
NetBackup client software ping command 18
add a UNIX client type 114 post-installation tasks
install locally 108 cluster installations 71
NetBackup Enterprise servers private network
configuration guidelines 119 cluster 66
NetBackup LiveUpdate public network 66
remove from Windows systems 90 push installation
NetBackup Remote Administration Console UNIX client 107
configure server lists for 80 pushing client software 114
installation 78
NetBackup Remote Administration Console for R
Windows
remote installation
about 77
UNIX client 107
NetBackup server configuration
Windows client 93
about 119
remote installation requirements
NetBackup server requirements
Windows client 93
Windows client 93
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remove server software (continued)

server software in clusters 90 remove in clusters 90
remove files servers
access control 89 install remotely 46
remove from Windows systems silent installation 73
NetBackup LiveUpdate 90 sftp method
remove multiple versions on Windows install UNIX client 113
NetBackup-Java Administration Console 84 Shared Storage Option (SSO)
remove NetBackup software storing device information 44, 67
Windows client 105 silent installation
remove software restart after 75
NetBackup client 115 servers 73
NetBackup servers 87 silent Installations
replace Windows client 93
unsupported master servers 26 ssh method
unsupported media servers 27 install UNIX client 112
requirements standalone drive
cluster installation and upgrade 57 inventory 125
license keys 29 standalone drive inventory
restart guidelines 125
after silent installation 75 storage device configuration
restrictions and guidelines about 22
install multiple versions of NetBackup storage units
Administration Console 83 define 124
robot store device information
inventory 125 Shared Storage Option (SSO) 44, 67
robot inventory subnet mask 66
guidelines 125 supported robot types
robot types locate for this release 23
locate supported 23 system requirements
rsh method Windows clients 92
install UNIX client 109
U
S UNIX client
scripts local installation 107
client_config 111, 113 push installation 107
install_client_files 112 remote installation 107
install_client_files using ftp 111 UNIX clients
install_client_files using sftp 113 installing locally 108, 114
install_client_files using ssh 112 unsupported master servers
sequence how to replace 26
for installation or upgrade 35 unsupported media servers
server configuration how to replace 27
Windows 2003/2008 19 unsupported server types
server lists about replacement 24
configure for NetBackup Remote Administration upgrade
Console 80 automatic file changes after 72
server software NetBackup servers to NetBackup Enterprise
install locally 36 servers 75
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user permissions
user-directed operations 92
Windows client 92
user-directed operations
user permissions 92

V
verify
cluster installations or upgrades 71
verify cluster installation or upgrade
Cluster Administrator console 71
virtual host name 66
virtual IP address 66
volume configuration
NetBackup wizards 124

W
Windows 2003/2008
server configuration 19
Windows client
configure 104
install silently 103
installation restrictions 92
local installation 93
local installation requirements 93
NetBackup server requirements 93
remote installation 93
remote installation requirements 93
remove NetBackup software 105
silent installation 93
user permissions 92
Windows client software
install remotely 97
Windows clients
installation methods 93
system requirements 92