Networker
Networker
Readme Guide
8.0.21
Dell Inc.
May 2024
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Contents
Tables........................................................................................................................................... 4
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1: Introduction................................................................................................................ 11
Overview............................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Installation Package............................................................................................................................................................11
Java Requirements for NetWorker ............................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................21
Enabling Java Console and Clearing Cache................................................................................................................. 21
NRE Log files.......................................................................................................................................................................21
Contents 3
Tables
1 Revision history.......................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Style conventions.......................................................................................................................................................8
3 Package name............................................................................................................................................................ 11
4 Tables
Preface
As part of an effort to improve product lines, periodic revisions of software and hardware are released. Therefore, all versions of
the software or hardware currently in use might not support some functions that are described in this document. The product
release notes provide the most up-to-date information about product features.
If a product does not function correctly or does not function as described in this document, contact a technical support
professional.
NOTE: This document was accurate at publication time. To ensure that you are using the latest version of this document,
go to the Support website https://www.dell.com/support.
Purpose
This document describes how to install, update, and remove the NetWorker Runtime Environment.
Audience
This document is part of the NetWorker documentation set and is intended for use by system administrators during the
installation and setup of the NetWorker software.
Revision history
The following table presents the revision history of this document.
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Table 1. Revision history (continued)
Revision Date Description
15 November 18, 2022 NRE 8.0.15 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac. This contains a security patch
for Oracle Java SE listed under Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory -
October 2022.
14 August 18, 2022 NRE 8.0.14 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac. This contains a security patch
for Oracle Java SE listed under Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - July
2022.
13 May 31, 2022 NRE 8.0.13 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac. This contains a security patch
for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
cpuapr2022.html#AppendixJAVA.
12 March 23, 2022 NRE 8.0.12 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac. This contains a security patch
for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
cpujan2022.html#AppendixJAVA.
11 December 16, 2021 NRE 8.0.11 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac. This contains a security patch
for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
cpuoct2021.html#AppendixJAVA.
10 August 06, 2021 NRE 8.0.10 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2
and later, and 19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac.
This contains three new security patches in total for Oracle
Java SE and is listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
cpuapr2021.html#AppendixJAVA and https://www.oracle.com/security-
alerts/cpujul2021.html#AppendixJAVA.
09 March 18, 2021 NRE 8.0.8 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac. This contains one new security
patch for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-
alerts/cpujan2021.html#AppendixJAVA.
08 November 10, 2020 NRE 8.0.7 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, Debian, and Mac. This contains eight new security
patches for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-
alerts/cpuoct2020.html#AppendixJAVA.
● This version delivers functionality to migrate NetWorker related
certificates in cacerts file automatically during upgrades.
● Support for Debian platform; a new feature from NetWorker 19.4.
07 August 21, 2020 NRE 8.0.6 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This contains 11 new security patches
for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
cpujul2020.html#AppendixJAVA.
06 July 28, 2020 NRE 8.0.5 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This contains 15 new security patches
for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
cpuapr2020.html#AppendixJAVA.
● Topics on installing, updating and uninstalling NRE on MAC are added.
● Topics on uninstalling NRE on Windows and Linux are added.
05 June 22, 2020 NRE 8.0.4 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows, Linux, and Mac. This contains 12 new security patches
for Oracle Java SE listed under https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/
cpujan2020.html#AppendixJAVA.
04 November 26, 2019 NRE 8.0.3 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows and Linux. This contains Critical JRE security issues that
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Table 1. Revision history (continued)
Revision Date Description
are fixed in the new JRE build (CVE-20.19-2978 and CVE-2019-2945) and
Support for MAC Operating System.
03 October 21, 2019 NRE 8.0.2 released for NetWorker 9.2.2 and later, 18.2.0.2 and later, and
19.x for Windows and Linux. This contains support for the latest JRE
version that is provided by Oracle.
02 June 03, 2019 ● NetWorker 18.2.0.2 now supports NRE 8.0.1.
● Removed a note from the topic Installing NetWorker Runtime
Environment on Linux.
01 May 20, 2019 NRE 8.0.1 released for NetWorker 19.1 for Windows and Linux.
Related documentation
The NetWorker documentation set includes the following publications, available on the Support website:
● NetWorker E-LAB Navigator
Provides compatibility information, including specific software and hardware configurations that NetWorker supports. To
access E-LAB Navigator, go to https://elabnavigator.dell.com/eln/elnhome.
● NetWorker Administration Guide
Describes how to use the NetWorker software to provide data protection for NDMP filers.
● NetWorker Cluster Integration Guide
Contains information that is related to configuring NetWorker software on cluster servers and clients.
● NetWorker Installation Guide
Provides information about how to install, uninstall, and update the NetWorker software for clients, storage nodes, and
servers on all supported operating systems.
● NetWorker Update Guide
Describes how to update the NetWorker software from a previously installed release.
● NetWorker Release Notes
Contains information about new features and changes, fixed problems, known limitations, environment, and system
requirements for the latest NetWorker software release.
● NetWorker Command Reference Guide
Provides planning and configuration information about the use of Data Domain devices for data deduplication backup and
storage in a NetWorker environment.
● NetWorker Performance Optimization Planning Guide
Describes how to design, plan for, and perform a step-by-step NetWorker disaster recovery.
● NetWorker Snapshot Management Configuration Guide
Describes the ability to catalog and manage snapshot copies of production data that are created by using mirror technologies
on storage arrays.
● NetWorkerSnapshot Management for NAS Devices Configuration Guide
Describes how to catalog and manage snapshot copies of production data that are created by using replication technologies
on NAS devices.
● NetWorker Security Configuration Guide
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Provides an overview of security configuration settings available in NetWorker, secure deployment, and physical security
controls needed to ensure the secure operation of the product.
● NetWorker and VMware Integration Guide
Provides planning and configuration information about the use of VMware in a NetWorker environment.
● NetWorker Error Message Guide
Provides information about common NetWorker error messages.
● NetWorker Licensing Guide
Describes how to use the NetWorker User program, which is the Windows client interface, to connect to a NetWorker
server to back up, recover, archive, and retrieve files over a network.
Typographical conventions
The following type style conventions are used in this document:
You can use the following resources to find more information about this product, obtain support, and provide feedback.
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Where to find product documentation
● https://www.dell.com/support
● https://www.dell.com/community
Knowledgebase
The Knowledgebase contains applicable solutions that you can search for either by solution number (for example, KB000xxxxxx)
or by keyword.
To search the Knowledgebase:
1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support.
2. On the Support tab, click Knowledge Base.
3. In the search box, type either the solution number or keywords. Optionally, you can limit the search to specific products by
typing a product name in the search box, and then selecting the product from the list that appears.
Live chat
To participate in a live interactive chat with a support agent:
1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support.
2. On the Support tab, click Contact Support.
3. On the Contact Information page, click the relevant support, and then proceed.
Service requests
To obtain in-depth help from Licensing, submit a service request. To submit a service request:
1. Go to https://www.dell.com/support.
2. On the Support tab, click Service Requests.
NOTE: To create a service request, you must have a valid support agreement. For details about either an account or
obtaining a valid support agreement, contact a sales representative. To find the details of a service request in the Service
Request Number field, type the service request number, and then click the right arrow.
Online communities
For peer contacts, conversations, and content on product support and solutions, go to the Community Network https://
www.dell.com/community. Interactively engage with customers, partners, and certified professionals online.
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How to provide feedback
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provide feedback:
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1
Introduction
This chapter includes the following topics:
Topics:
• Overview
• Installation Package
• Java Requirements for NetWorker
Overview
NetWorker Runtime Environment (NRE) installer package provides the Java Runtime Edition (JRE) package that is required for
NetWorker Server, NetWorker Management Web UI, and, NMC. The NRE package installs the following files on the system:
● Java Runtime Environment
● Java application to launch NMC.
AuthC and NWUI services require NRE to be installed in the system. Dell Technologies recommends you to use NetWorker
Runtime Environment. However, you can launch NMC by using a licensed JRE 8.
Installation Package
NetWorker Runtime Environment installation is supported on x64 Linux, Debian, Windows, and Mac.
You can download the NRE software from https://www.dell.com/support.
NOTE: If you are upgrading NetWorker to the latest version, you can continue to use the existing JRE. If you want to
remove JRE, ensure that you do so after installing NRE and upgrading the NetWorker software.
NOTE: NRE and JRE both can be installed on the system. They do not create a conflict in the system.
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2
NetWorker Runtime Environment on
Windows
This chapter includes the following topics:
Topics:
• Installing NetWorker Runtime Environment on Windows
• Upgrading NetWorker Runtime Environment on Windows
• Uninstalling NetWorker Runtime Environment on Windows
After the upgrade, you must restart the NetWorker and NWUI services to use the latest JRE.
● If the NetWorker uses JRE, then you can continue with NRE upgrade without stopping NetWorker services.
● During the upgrade, all the existing NetWorker certificates present in the cacerts file are automatically migrated. The
logs for migration are available at <NRE Install Path>\logs\nre_cacerts_migration.log.
1. Download the NetWorker Runtime Environment software package from the Online Support website to a temporary location.
2. From the download location, run the nre-win-8.x.x.msi.
3. In the Welcome Wizard page, click Next.
You can run the nreconfig.sh script to re-create the NRE launcher shortcut.
The NetWorker Runtime Environment is installed in the system.
NOTE: During the upgrade, all the existing NetWorker certificates in cacerts are automatically migrated.
NOTE: To complete the configuration, run the following script, and keep the keystore and database if NWUI is
installed :/opt/nwui/scripts/nwui_configure.sh
The NetWorker Runtime Environment is upgraded in the system.
Start the NWUI and NetWorker services.
● Start NetWorker Service: systemctl start networker.service
● Start NWUI (Standalone): systemctl start nwui
# /opt/nre/nreconfig.sh
Creating the installation log in /opt/nre/logs/install.log.
You can run the nreconfig.sh script to re-create the NRE launcher shortcut.
The NetWorker Runtime Environment is installed in the system.
The NetWorker Runtime Environment is upgraded in the system and all the certificates related NetWorker are migrated.
Start the NWUI and NetWorker services.
● Start NetWorker Service: systemctl start networker.service
● Start NWUI (Standalone): systemctl start nwui
Launching NMC
You can launch the NMC by using the NMC launcher application that is installed with NetWorker Runtime Environment.
1. Run the NMC launcher java application.
2. You can choose one of the following options to launch the NMC:
● In the Connect to NMC Server option, in the Enter NMC Server IP/Hostname field, type the IP address of the NMC
server and in the Enter Port No field, type the NMC HTTPS port number. The default port number is 9000.
NOTE: A maximum of seven NMC Server IP/Hostname are stored in NMC Server IP/Hostname field.
● If you are launching NMC from Data Protection Central, then select Browse JNLP file option and upload the
downloaded JNLP file.
3. Click Connect, and a pop-up is displayed.
4. Click OK to launch the NMC application.
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