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Symantec NetBackup

Installation Guide
UNIX and Windows

Release 7.6

21317387

The software described in this book is furnished under a license agreement and may be used
only in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
Documentation version: 7.6
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Technical Support
Symantec Technical Support maintains support centers globally. Technical Supports
primary role is to respond to specific queries about product features and functionality.
The Technical Support group also creates content for our online Knowledge Base.
The Technical Support group works collaboratively with the other functional areas
within Symantec to answer your questions in a timely fashion. For example, the
Technical Support group works with Product Engineering and Symantec Security
Response to provide alerting services and virus definition updates.
Symantecs support offerings include the following:

A range of support options that give you the flexibility to select the right amount
of service for any size organization

Telephone and/or Web-based support that provides rapid response and

up-to-the-minute information

Upgrade assurance that delivers software upgrades

Global support purchased on a regional business hours or 24 hours a day, 7

days a week basis

Premium service offerings that include Account Management Services

For information about Symantecs support offerings, you can visit our website at
the following URL:
www.symantec.com/business/support/
All support services will be delivered in accordance with your support agreement
and the then-current enterprise technical support policy.

Contacting Technical Support

Customers with a current support agreement may access Technical Support
information at the following URL:
www.symantec.com/business/support/
Before contacting Technical Support, make sure you have satisfied the system
requirements that are listed in your product documentation. Also, you should be at
the computer on which the problem occurred, in case it is necessary to replicate
the problem.
When you contact Technical Support, please have the following information
available:

Product release level

Hardware information

Available memory, disk space, and NIC information

Operating system

Version and patch level

Network topology

Router, gateway, and IP address information

Problem description:

Error messages and log files

Troubleshooting that was performed before contacting Symantec

Recent software configuration changes and network changes

Several tools and commands for collecting this information are available. Refer to
the Symantec NetBackup Troubleshooting Guide found at
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332.

Licensing and registration

If your Symantec product requires registration or a license key, access our technical
support Web page at the following URL:
www.symantec.com/business/support/

Customer service
Customer service information is available at the following URL:
www.symantec.com/business/support/
Customer Service is available to assist with non-technical questions, such as the
following types of issues:

Questions regarding product licensing or serialization

Product registration updates, such as address or name changes

General product information (features, language availability, local dealers)

Latest information about product updates and upgrades

Information about upgrade assurance and support contracts

Information about the Symantec Buying Programs

Advice about Symantec's technical support options

Nontechnical presales questions

Issues that are related to CD-ROMs, DVDs, or manuals

Support agreement resources

If you want to contact Symantec regarding an existing support agreement, please
contact the support agreement administration team for your region as follows:
Asia-Pacific and Japan

[email protected]

Europe, Middle-East, and Africa

[email protected]

North America and Latin America

[email protected]

Contents

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

Chapter 1

Preparing for installation .................................................. 11

About changes in NetBackup 7.6 .....................................................
About NetBackup mixed version support ...........................................
About Symantec Operations Readiness Tools ....................................
About NetBackup software availability ..............................................
About the NetBackup media kit .................................................
About the NetBackup Electronic Software Distribution (ESD)
images ...........................................................................
About storage device configuration ..................................................
Locating supported robot types .................................................
How to install NetBackup ...............................................................
About the NetBackup preinstall checker ......................................
About the NetBackup Product Improvement Program ....................

Chapter 2

NetBackup licenses

16
17
18
18
19
19

............................................................ 21

About NetBackup license key requirements .......................................

About NetBackup license compatibility ........................................
About license key entry ............................................................
Frequently asked questions about license keys ............................

Chapter 3

11
12
14
14
15

21
22
22
24

Installing server software on UNIX systems .................. 28

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux
systems ................................................................................
About file descriptor limits for UNIX and Linux systems ..................
Special installation guidelines for Solaris systems .........................
Special installation guidelines for HP-UX systems .........................
Special installation guidelines for UNIX clustered
environments ..................................................................
How the installation script works ................................................
About mounting the NetBackup software media ..................................
Mounting NetBackup software media on UNIX or Linux
systems ..........................................................................

28
30
32
32
33
33
35
35

Contents

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX ..........................

Continuing with NetBackup software installation ...........................
Installing NetBackup media server software on UNIX ...........................
About pushing client software from a master server to clients ................
Installing client type software on a master server ..........................
Installing NetBackup add-on products ...............................................
How to configure the window manager for the Java Interface
(NetBackup-Java compatible platforms) ......................................

Chapter 4

51
54
55
57
64
71
73
83

Installing alternative administrative interfaces ........... 86

About the NetBackup Remote Administration Console for
Windows ..............................................................................
Installing the NetBackup Remote Administration Console ...............
Configuring server lists for the NetBackup Remote Administration
Console .........................................................................
Adding remote servers to administer from an existing NetBackup
Remote Administration Console ..........................................
About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console .............................
Installing the NetBackup Java Administration Console on
Windows ........................................................................
Installing or removing multiple versions of the NetBackup-Java
Administration Console on Windows .....................................
Administering remote servers and servers of different
versions .........................................................................

Chapter 6

Installing server software on Windows systems ........... 51

Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation .....................
About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment Checker ...................
Running the preinstallation Environment Checker .........................
Installing server software locally on Windows systems .........................
Installing server software remotely on Windows systems ......................
Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades ...............
Installing NetBackup server software in clustered Windows
environments ..................................................................
Installing NetBackup servers silently on Windows systems ....................

Chapter 5

36
43
43
48
49
50

86
87
89
90
91
91
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93

Installing NetBackup client software .............................. 98

About NetBackup client installation .................................................. 98
About NetBackup client installation on Windows ................................. 99
About Windows client system requirements ................................. 99
About Windows client installation methods ................................. 100

Contents

Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally ..............................

Installing NetBackup Windows clients remotely ...........................
Installing NetBackup Windows clients silently .............................
How to configure NetBackup clients ..........................................
About NetBackup client installation on UNIX/Linux .............................
About UNIX/Linux client installation methods ..............................
Installing UNIX clients locally ...................................................
About remote installation methods for UNIX/Linux clients ..............
Adding a UNIX/Linux client after initial server installation ...............

Chapter 7

Configuring NetBackup .................................................... 124

About NetBackup startup and shutdown scripts .................................
About NetBackup server configuration ............................................
Starting the NetBackup Administration Console ..........................
About the Device Configuration Wizard .....................................
About the Volume Configuration Wizard ....................................
About the Catalog Backup Wizard ............................................
About the Backup Policy Configuration Wizard ............................

Chapter 8

101
105
110
111
112
113
114
116
121

124
126
128
129
131
132
133

Upgrading NetBackup software ..................................... 135

About upgrading NetBackup ......................................................... 135
About the NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal ......................................... 135

Chapter 9

Removing NetBackup server software .......................... 137

About NetBackup server software removal on UNIX systems ...............
Removing NetBackup from UNIX servers ........................................
About NetBackup server software removal on Windows systems ..........
Removing NetBackup server software on Windows systems ................
Removing NetBackup server software in a clustered environment .........
Removing NetBackup LiveUpdate from Windows systems ..................
About removal of the Java Console state data from Windows servers
and Windows clients ..............................................................

Chapter 10

137
138
148
148
151
151
152

Removing NetBackup client software ........................... 153

About NetBackup software removal on UNIX/Linux clients .................. 153
Removing NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients .................................. 153
Removing NetBackup Windows client software ................................. 160

Chapter 11

Reference

............................................................................ 161

Compatibility between Replication Director and NetApp plug-ins ........... 161

Contents

Index ................................................................................................................... 162

Chapter

Preparing for installation

This chapter includes the following topics:

About changes in NetBackup 7.6

About NetBackup mixed version support

About Symantec Operations Readiness Tools

About NetBackup software availability

About storage device configuration

How to install NetBackup

About changes in NetBackup 7.6

The following describes some important changes to NetBackup version 7.6. For
complete details, see the NetBackup Release Notes for version 7.6.
Note: If you currently use NetBackup 6.x or any 7.x version earlier than 7.5, be
aware that NetBackup versions 7.0, 7.1 and 7.5 contained many changes and
enhancements. Before you upgrade to NetBackup 7.6 from any of these earlier
versions, refer to the NetBackup Release Notes for versions 7.0, 7.1, and 7.5 for
complete details.

Media Server Deduplication Pool (MSDP) metadata conversion

As a part of the NetBackup 7.6 upgrade, the MSDP reference management is
converted and no longer uses PostgreSQL. The change is to improve
performance and reliability.

Amazon S3 cloud limitations

Preparing for installation

About NetBackup mixed version support

In NetBackup 7.6, you can only create or use the storage buckets that are in
the US Standard region. If you use Amazon S3 cloud storage buckets in regions
other than US Standard you may encounter failures after you upgrade to
NetBackup 7.6.
Starting with Version 7.5.0.6, NetBackup supported the creation of Amazon S3
cloud storage buckets in regions other than US Standard. NetBackup 7.6 cannot,
however, recognize non-US Standard buckets or use them for backups.
Symantec does not support an upgrade to NetBackup 7.6 if you continue to use
Amazon S3 cloud storage buckets that are not in the US Standard region. That
includes any buckets that were created outside of NetBackup, such as with the
Amazon S3 web portal.

Support for Windows 2012 master, media, and client

NetBackup 7.6 supports the Windows 2012 operating system as master server,
media server, and client. Refer to the NetBackup Release Notes for limitations
and restrictions.

New lookup table in the NetBackup relational database

The new lookup table provides a mapping between the NetBackup backup
identifier and the Oracle, SQL Server, and DB2 database backup identifier.
When the application searches for the backup to perform crosschecks or restores,
it uses the applications backup identifier. The application's identifier is now
efficiently mapped to the NetBackup backup identifier by the lookup table
resulting in faster crosschecks and restores.

Discontinue support for Windows 32-bit master and media servers

Windows 32-bit is not a supported platform for NetBackup 7.6 master and media
servers. Windows 32-bit is, however, still supported as a NetBackup 7.6 client.

About 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 7.6.

Preparing for installation

About NetBackup mixed version support

Table 1-1

Supported NetBackup mixed version configurations

Configuration

Master server
version

Media server version Client version

7.6

7.6
(For catalog backups,
see the note immediately
after this table.)

7.6

6.x or 7.x
(For catalog backups,
see the note immediately
after this table.)

7.6

6.x or 7.x

6.x or 7.x
A 6.x client in this
configuration must use a
version that is equal to or
earlier than media server
versions.
A 7.x client in this
configuration can use any
version as long as the
media server is also at
any version of 7.x. A 7.x
client cannot backup to a
6.x media server.
(For catalog backups,
see the note immediately
after this table.)

Note: The NetBackup catalog resides on the master server. Therefore, the master
server is considered to be the client for a catalog backup. If your NetBackup
configuration includes a media server, it must use the same NetBackup version as
the master server to perform a catalog backup.
NetBackup versions 7.0 and later do not support Windows 2000 systems.
For complete information on mixed version support, see the NetBackup Release
Notes for version 7.6.

Preparing for installation

About Symantec Operations Readiness Tools

Symantec Operations Readiness Tools (SORT) is a set of web-based tools that
supports Symantec enterprise products. For NetBackup, SORT provides the ability
to collect, analyze, and report on host configurations across UNIX/Linux or Windows
environments. This data helps to assess whether your systems are ready for an
initial NetBackup installation or for an upgrade from your current version.
To access SORT, go to the following webpage:
https://sort.symantec.com/netbackup
Once you get to the SORT page, more information is available as follows:

Installation and Upgrade Checklist

Use this tool to create a checklist to see if your system is ready for a NetBackup
installation or an upgrade.

Hot fix and EEB Release Auditor

Use this tool to find out whether a release that you plan to install contains the
hot fixes that you need.

Custom Reports
Use this tool to get recommendations for your system and Symantec enterprise
products, tips for risk assessment, and product license tracking.

NetBackup Future Platform and Feature Plans

Use this tool to get information about what items Symantec intends to replace
with newer and improved functionality, and what items Symantec intends to
discontinue without replacement. Some of these items include certain NetBackup
features, functionality, 3rd-party product integration, Symantec product
integration, applications, databases, and the OS platforms.

About NetBackup software availability

NetBackup 7.6 is available in the following formats:

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 NetBackup Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) images
on page 16.

Preparing for installation

About NetBackup software availability

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. Printed materials in the kit include a Getting Started Guide.
Starting with NetBackup 7.6, NetBackup documentation is no longer included on
the DVDs. You can access and download NetBackup documentation from the
following website:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
To view the PDF copies of the manuals, you need Adobe Acrobat reader. You can
download a copy of this product from the Adobe website at the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com
Symantec assumes no responsibility for the correct installation or use of the reader.
The following table describes the contents of each DVD.
Table 1-2

NetBackup 7.6 DVD contents

DVD No.

Platform OS

Contents

AIX 64-bit

Server and supported options

HP-UX IA64

Server and supported options

HP-UX PA-RISC 64-bit

Media server and supported options

Linux RedHat x86_64

Server and supported options

Linux SUSE x86_64

Server and supported options

Solaris SPARC64

Server and supported options

Solaris x86-64

Server and supported options

Windows x64

Server and supported options

All x64 clients

Linux zSeries RedHat x64

Media server and supported options

Linux zSeries SUSE x64

Media server and supported options

UNIX clients 1

AIX

FreeBSD

HP PA-RISC and IA64

Mac

Solaris SPARC and X86

Preparing for installation

About NetBackup software availability

Table 1-2

NetBackup 7.6 DVD contents (continued)

DVD No.

Platform OS

Contents

UNIX clients 2

All Linux platforms

Clients in LiveUpdate format 1

AIX

HP IA64

All Linux platforms

Solaris SPARC and X86

HP PA-RISC

FreeBSD

Mac

All Windows platforms

Clients in LiveUpdate format 2

Plug-ins

NetBackup vCenter plug-in for ESX

OpsCenter for Windows

All Windows platforms

OpsCenter for UNIX/Linux

All UNIX/Linux platforms

OpenVMS (CD format)

NetBackup Client for OpenVMS

See About the NetBackup Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) images

on page 16.

About the NetBackup Electronic Software Distribution (ESD) images

The ESD images for NetBackup 7.6 are available for download from the FileConnect
webpage. The images adhere to a 1.8G size limitation.
Starting with NetBackup 7.6, NetBackup documentation is no longer included in
the ESD images. You can access and download NetBackup documentation from
the following website:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
To view the PDF copies of the manuals, you need Adobe Acrobat reader. You can
download a copy of this product from the Adobe website at the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com
Symantec assumes no responsibility for the correct installation or use of the reader.
To ensure the accuracy of the ESD download, some of the product images have
been split into smaller, more manageable files. Before you uncompress any file,
you must first join the split image files that you can identify as 1 of 2 and 2 of 2.
A Download Readme.txt file on FileConnect describes how to join the files together.

Preparing for installation

About storage device configuration

See About NetBackup software availability on page 14.

See About the NetBackup media kit on page 15.

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 NetBackup, use the following guidelines to configure
storage devices to work with the operating system:
New installations and
upgrades

Before you install or upgrade NetBackup, Symantec

recommends that you install and configure your devices with
the latest version of drivers.

Connections and settings

To prepare and connect new devices, perform the following

tasks:

Configuration

NetBackup installation

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.

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.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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.
See About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems
on page 28.

Preparing for installation

How to install NetBackup

See Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation on page 51.

Locating supported robot types

You can find a list of the supported robot types in the Symantec NetBackup
Server/Enterprise Server 7.x Hardware Compatibility List.
For your convenience, Symantec periodically updates this document on the
Symantec support website
To find the latest robot types that this release supports

Click on the following link to access the Symantec NetBackup Server/Enterprise

Server 7.x Hardware Compatibility List:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH76495

How to install NetBackup

For new NetBackup installations, install the software in the following order:
Step 1

Install master server software.

Step 2

Install media server software (NetBackup Enterprise only).

Step 3

Install the NetBackup Remote Administration Console (optional).

Step 4

Install client software.

Step 5

Install any NetBackup add-on products (such as language packages).

Before you proceed with any installation procedure, be sure to review the installation
requirements.
Note: NetBackup supports software system management standards. To support
software system management standards, NetBackup installs two XML files on each
NetBackup host. These files do not affect NetBackup functionality. In addition, you
can identify these files by the suffix .swidtag.
See Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation on page 51.
See About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems
on page 28.

Preparing for installation

How to install NetBackup

About the NetBackup preinstall checker

Starting with NetBackup 7.6, the server installer for both the UNIX/Linux and the
Windows platforms includes a new preinstall checker. This feature helps to determine
if your server is ready for a successful installation or upgrade.
Note: This feature is different than the NetBackup preinstallation Environment
Checker that was released with the Windows version of NetBackup 7.1.
The check runs automatically when you start an installation or an upgrade on a
master or a media server. The results of the check are shown at the following point:

UNIX/Linux upgrade script

After you answer the question for participation in the NetBackup Product
Improvement Program.

Windows installation wizard

On the Ready to Install the Program screen, where the Installation Summary
appears.

One of the tests that is performed is a comparison of the locally installed Emergency
Engineering Binary (EEB) updates with the fixes included with NetBackup 7.6. If
any of the preinstall tests fail, a message appears to indicate what type of action
is required.
Some test failures are considered minor and let you continue with the installation
or the upgrade. Critical test failures prevent the installation or the upgrade from
happening. The output informs you that other action must be taken before you can
proceed safely with the installation or the upgrade.
The preinstall check results are stored in the following locations:

UNIX
In the installation trace file in the following path:
/usr/openv/tmp

Windows
In the following directory:
%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallSummary\

About the NetBackup Product Improvement Program

Starting with NetBackup 7.5, the NetBackup Product Improvement Program captures
installation deployment and product usage information.
During the NetBackup installation, you can choose to participate in the NetBackup
Product Improvement Program and send this information automatically and securely

Preparing for installation

How to install NetBackup

to Symantec. The information that Symantec receives becomes part of a continuous

quality improvement program that helps understand how customers configure,
deploy, and use the NetBackup product. This information is then used to help
Symantec identify improvements in product features, testing, technical support, and
future requirements.
To learn more about the NetBackup Product Improvement Program, refer to the
NetBackup license agreement section 17.19 Privacy; Data Protection. The following
describes where to find the license agreement:

UNIX
In the base directory of the UNIX images on the DVD media or from the
downloaded media images from FileConnect, see the file LICENSE.

Windows
From the DVD media or the downloaded media images from FileConnect, start
the installation wizard (Browser.exe). On the Home page, click Installation.
On the Installation page, select either Server Software Installation or Client
Software Installation. On the Welcome page, click Next to advance to the
License Agreement page.

Chapter

NetBackup licenses
This chapter includes the following topics:

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
purchased

This list includes all of the licenses for the products that 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

download NetBackup
products

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

NetBackup licenses
About NetBackup license key requirements

For detailed information on how to administer NetBackup license keys, refer to the
NetBackup Administrators Guide, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

About NetBackup license compatibility

To use your current NetBackup license keys to upgrade servers, add-on products,
and database agents to NetBackup 7.5, the following are required:

NetBackup versions 6.x or 7.0.x must already be installed.

You must have a valid maintenance contract for all licensed NetBackup products.

Note: You cannot upgrade to NetBackup 7.5 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 7.5. Any 6.x version can be upgraded directly to 7.5.
Upgrade licenses and software may be obtained from the Symantec Licensing
Portal at the following website:
https://licensing.symantec.com/acctmgmt/index.jsp
For detailed information and procedures on how to administer license keys, refer
to the NetBackup Administrators Guide, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
See About license key entry on page 22.

About license key entry

License keys for all NetBackup SKUs must be entered on the master server. License
keys for some SKUs must also be entered on the media server, depending on the
capabilities that you require for the media server.
Table 2-1 describes the license keys that must be entered on each server.

NetBackup licenses
About NetBackup license key requirements

Table 2-1

Required license keys for NetBackup media servers

Media server type

Required licenses (based on media server capabilities)

Enterprise media servers

NetBackup Enterprise Server 7.5 UNX

NetBackup Enterprise Server 7.5 WIN/LNX/SOLX64

NetBackup Standard Infrastructure 7.5 XPLAT1 Front

End TBYTE
NetBackup Enterprise Infrastructure 7.5 XPLAT1 Front
End TBYTE
NetBackup Platform Base

NetBackup Option Library Based Tape Drive 7.5 XPLAT

NetBackup Option Shared Storage Option 7.5 XPLAT

NetBackup Option NDMP 7.5 XPLAT

NetBackup Media Server Encryption Option for Enterprise

Server, UNIX
NetBackup Media Server Encryption Option for Enterprise
Server, Windows/Linux

SAN media servers

NetBackup Enterprise Client, UNIX

NetBackup Enterprise Client, Windows/Linux

Media Server Encryption Option for SAN Media Server

(Enterprise Client), UNIX
Media Server Encryption Option for SAN Media Server
(Enterprise Client), Windows/Linux

Enter license keys by using one of the following methods:

During NetBackup master server and media 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 or media server installation, open the console
and click Help > License Keys.

Command-line interface (UNIX only)

After NetBackup master server or media server installation, use the following
command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/get_license_key

NetBackup licenses
About NetBackup license key requirements

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,
make sure 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 the same as the
license system in other
Symantec products?

NetBackup uses a common license system that other

Symantec products also use. Please remember, however,
that the common license system provides flexibility in the
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

have is a media kit?

No. The media kit by itself does not allow any access to
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

look like? What information
does it contain?

The key is a multi-digit alphanumeric string (for example:

8EPP-ABCD-9XYZ-XYZ9-8881-VCF4-OIUF-AJDC). The key
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.

NetBackup licenses
About NetBackup license key requirements

Can I see reports on what

license keys I have?

Yes. Information about license keys is stored on the master

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 Administrators Guide, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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 lost Symantec has a record of all license keys that are issued to
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.

NetBackup licenses
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
enable NetBackup Remote
Administration Consoles?

No. NetBackup Remote Administration Consoles do not

require special license keys. You can install them on any
computer with access to the master server.

Can a license key be used

multiple times?

Yes. You can use your license keys multiple times. You are,
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

get license keys?

All NetBackup customers who have current maintenance

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

license keys?

If you believe that you received an incorrect license key,

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

license key enable?

The evaluation license key enables unrestricted use of

NetBackup, its agents, and its options for a predetermined
period of time.

NetBackup licenses
About NetBackup license key requirements

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
evaluation license key
expires?

The NetBackup services or daemons are shut down. When

you attempt to use the product you are informed that its
evaluation period has expired.

Does NetBackup save the

backup configuration and
catalog information when
evaluation license keys
expire?

Yes. Customers who add a permanent license key to an

evaluation version of NetBackup have immediate access to
their catalog information and configuration information.

How do I upgrade from an

evaluation license to a
permanent license?

It is easy. When you purchase a permanent license, you add

that license to NetBackup. All the configuration information
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

Installing server software

on UNIX systems
This chapter includes the following topics:

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems

About mounting the NetBackup software media

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

Installing NetBackup media server software on UNIX

About pushing client software from a master server to clients

Installing NetBackup add-on products

How to configure the window manager for the Java Interface (NetBackup-Java
compatible platforms)

About NetBackup server installation requirements

for UNIX/Linux systems
Before you install NetBackup, make sure that your backup environment meets the
following requirements:

Installing server software on UNIX systems

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems

General requirements

Make sure that you have the following hardware and software
already set up:

All NetBackup installation DVDs or ESD images,

appropriate license keys, and the root password for all
servers.
The gzip and the gunzip commands must be installed
on the local system. The directories where these
commands are installed must be part of the root users
PATH environment variable setting.
A server of a supported hardware type that runs a
supported version of its operating system (with applicable
patches), adequate disk space, and supported
peripherals. For details on these requirements, refer to
the NetBackup Release Notes.
All NetBackup servers must recognize and be
recognizable by their client systems. In some
environments, this means that each must be defined in
the others /etc/hosts file. Other environments may
use the Network Information Service (NIS) or Domain
Name Service (DNS).
For reasonable performance of the NetBackup-Java
interfaces, you need 512 MB of RAM. Of that space, 256
MB must be available to the interface program (jnbSA
or jbpSA).
The minimum screen resolution configuration is 1024x768,
256 colors.

Other backup software

Symantec recommends that you remove any other vendor

backup software currently configured on your system before
you install this product. Other vendor backup software can
negatively affect how NetBackup installs and functions.

Media servers

Ignore references to media servers if you do not plan to install

any. They are not required.

Installing server software on UNIX systems

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems

Memory considerations

To accommodate the NetBackup server software and

NetBackup catalogs, Symantec recommends the following:

Master servers in a production environment with several

database agents enabled, should have a minimum of 8
GB of memory each.
Media servers in a production environment with several
database agents enabled, should have a minimum of 4
GB of memory each.
Any client should have a minimum of 512 MB of memory
in this type of environment.

For additional information about memory requirements, refer

to the NetBackup Backup Planning and Performance Tuning
Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
Disk space considerations

On the NetBackup server, the installation directory contains

the software and the NetBackup catalog. Both of these can
become quite large.
If space is an issue, you can install NetBackup on an alternate
file system. The installation lets you select an alternate install
location, and creates the appropriate link from /usr/openv.
For additional information about disk space requirements,
refer to the NetBackup Getting Started Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

NFS compatibility

Symantec does not support installation of NetBackup in an

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

Kernel reconfiguration

For some peripherals and platforms, kernel reconfiguration

is required.
For more details, see the NetBackup Device Configuration
Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

Red Hat Linux

For Red Hat Linux, NetBackup requires server networking.

About file descriptor limits for UNIX and Linux systems

To help NetBackup run efficiently, Symantec recommends that you set the file
descriptor limit (soft limit) on UNIX and Linux systems to at least 8000.

Installing server software on UNIX systems

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems

To check the current operating system (OS) file descriptor setting, use the following
command:
# /usr/bin/ulimit -a

In the command output, look for the nofiles(descriptors) entry.

The following describes the affected file and parameters for each OS:
Solaris

To set a permanent limit, in the /etc/system file, add the following

lines:
* rlim File Descriptors
set rlim_fd_max=65536
set rlim_fd_cur=8000
Where max is the maximum file descriptors on the system, and cur
shows the maximum file descriptors per process.

AIX

In the /etc/security/limits file, add the following line

nofiles = 8000

Note: On AIX systems, the hard limit is unlimited.

From the Systems Administrators Menu (SAM), in the

/etc/sysconfigtab file, change the nfiles setting to 8000.

Linux

In the /etc/security/limits.conf file, add the following lines:

* soft nofile 8000
* hard nofile 65535

After you change any of these settings, you must restart the NetBackup server.
For more information on setting file descriptors, refer to your OS documentation.
For more information on recommendations for changing file descriptor settings,
refer to the following tech notes:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH15131
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH70191
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH75332
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH137761

Installing server software on UNIX systems

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems

Special installation guidelines for Solaris systems

Several kernel-tunable parameters, such as Message Queue, Semaphore, and
Shared Memory Parameters, can affect NetBackup performance. If you adjust these
values, you may prevent your system performance from slowing down or even
reaching a deadlock state.
For more information about parameter definitions and examples, see the NetBackup
Backup Planning and Performance Tuning Guide on the support website.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
The following examples show how you may need to modify certain parameters for
Solaris 10 systems:
Message Queue parameters

It may be necessary to increase the systems message

queue resources to avoid having NetBackup daemons
hang.
For example, you may need to edit the /etc/system
file to include or change the following parameters:
set msgsys:msginfo_msgmnb=65536
set msgsys:msginfo_msgmni=256
set msgsys:msginfo_msgtql=512
After editing the file, you must restart the NetBackup
server.

Semaphore parameters

You must allocate enough semaphores on UNIX systems,

or errors may occur. System requirements vary, but the
following changes to the /etc/system file should be
sufficient for an average system:
set
set
set
set

semsys:seminfo_semmni=1024
semsys:seminfo_semmsl=300
semsys:seminfo_semopm=32
semsys:seminfo_semume=64

After editing the file, you must restart the NetBackup

server.

Special installation guidelines for HP-UX systems

Use the following guidelines when you install NetBackup on HP-UX systems:

Install NetBackup on a file system that supports long file names.

During NetBackup installation, the following error may occur when the NetBackup
database is created:

Installing server software on UNIX systems

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems

SQL error (-832) -- Connection error: Insufficient system

resources - failed to allocate a SYSV semaphore

To correct the error, increase the number of semaphores in the HP-UX kernel.
For details on how to change HP-UX parameters, see the NetBackup Backup
Planning and Performance Tuning Guide, Chapter 11: OS-Related Tuning
Factors.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

Special installation guidelines for UNIX clustered environments

Use the following guidelines when you install NetBackup in clustered systems:

Ensure that each node in the NetBackup cluster can run the rsh command or
its equivalent (on HP-UX, the command is remsh). Starting with NetBackup 7.5,
you can also use the ssh command. The root user must be able to perform a
remote login to each node in the cluster without entering a password. This remote
login is necessary for installation and configuration of the NetBackup server and
any NetBackup options. After installation and configuration are completed, it is
no longer required.

You must install, configure, and start the cluster framework before you install
NetBackup. For additional installation prerequisites and installation notes, see
the NetBackup Clustered Master Server Administrators Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

You must have defined a virtual name using DNS, NIS, or /etc/hosts. The IP
address is defined at the same time. (The virtual name is a label for the IP
address.) Use this virtual name and IP address only for the NetBackup resource.

How the installation script works

When you install NetBackup server software, client software is also installed.
When you install NetBackup 7.6, the following options are also installed if the
platform supports them:

BMR Master Server

NDMP

Symantec Product Authentication and Authorization (NetBackup Access Control)

Vault

BMR Boot Server

DB2

Installing server software on UNIX systems

About NetBackup server installation requirements for UNIX/Linux systems

Encryption

Informix

LiveUpdate agent

Lotus Notes

Oracle

SAP

Snapshot Client

Sybase

After installation is complete, a valid license key for each option must be entered
to enable its functionality. Each option must also be configured as needed.
In addition to server software and options, the installation script performs the
following tasks:
Host names

Places the host name in the

/usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf file on the server.
For clustered environments, the script places the virtual host
name in the /usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf file on the
server.

Automatic startup and

shutdown scripts

Adds automatic the startup and the shutdown scripts to the

appropriate directories on the various supported platforms.

Solaris systems

The installation procedure prompts you for the name of an

alternate root path. An alternate boot environment lets you
install NetBackup on a different file system.
For example, suppose that Host Bs root, usr, etc, tmp,
and var file systems are mounted on Host A as follows:
/alt, /alt/usr, /alt/etc, /alt/tmp, and /alt/var.
When you log in to Host A, you can specify /alt as the
alternate root environment and install NetBackup on Host B.
This feature applies to NetBackup servers only and not
options or clients.

Installing server software on UNIX systems

About mounting the NetBackup software media

PBX

For the platforms that support PBX, NetBackup versions 7.x

install or update PBX when the client software is installed.
If the computer where you install NetBackup does not already
have PBX and the platform supports it, the installation script
installs PBX.
If PBX already exists on the computer, the installation script
performs one of the following tasks:

Updates the existing version if it is older than the version

that is included with 7.6.
Does not update PBX if the existing version is the same
or later than the version that is included with 7.6.

Note: If you upgrade from NetBackup 6.0 or 6.5, PBX may

not upgrade correctly. If the PBX upgrade is not successful,
use the ICS disk from your 6.0 or 6.5 package to remove the
older version. For complete details, see the Infrastructure
Core Services Installation Guide for those NetBackup
versions.

About mounting the NetBackup software media

Use the examples in the following table as guidelines when you mount NetBackup
DVDs. Check with your hardware vendor to see if you may need to use other flags
or options.
Table 3-1

Flags and options for mounting NetBackup DVDs

Flags or options

Defined

-v, -t, -F

Specifies the type of file system to mount.

-o

Translates the file names properly if required.

-r

Specifies that you want to mount the DVD for reading.

device_path

Specifies the name of the DVD drive.

mount_point

Specifies the directory where you want to mount the DVD.

See Mounting NetBackup software media on UNIX or Linux systems on page 35.

Mounting NetBackup software media on UNIX or Linux systems

The following procedure describes how to mount the NetBackup DVD on UNIX or
Linux systems.

Installing server software on UNIX systems

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

To mount the NetBackup DVD on UNIX or Linux systems

Create a mount point (all except Solaris).

mkdir /dvd

(Conditional) on HP-UX systems earlier than 11.23, start PFS daemons.

nohup pfs_mountd &
nohup pfsd &

Issue the appropriate mount command for your operating system.

AIX

mount -v cdrfs -r device_path

mount_point

AIX

smitty cdrfs
or
smitty mountfs

FreeBSD

mount -r -t cd9660 device_path

mount_point

HP-UX earlier than 11.23

pfs_mount -o xlat=unix device_path

mount_point
To find the device path, you can run ioscan
-fn.

HP-UX later than 11.23

mount -F cdfs device_path

mount_point

Linux

mount device_path mount_point

Solaris

If Volume Manager (vold) is running, the

DVD mounts automatically.
If vold is not running, start it as follows:
/usr/sbin/vold &

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

The master server manages backups, archives, and restores. The master server
is where the NetBackup catalog resides which includes the internal databases that
contain information about NetBackup configuration and backups.

Installing server software on UNIX systems

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

Use the following guidelines for a new master server installation:

Designate master server

Designate the computer that you want to be the master server

and install the master server software on that computer first.

EMM server

Starting with NetBackup 7.6 you must configure EMM on the

master server. All master servers must have their own EMM
configuration. Remote EMM or shared EMM is no longer
supported in NetBackup 7.6.

License keys

During master server installation, you must enter a NetBackup

product license key. You must also enter license keys for any
additional NetBackup product options or agents that are used
on the server or its clients. These additional license keys
must be entered on the master server.
If you add, delete, or make and save any license key updates
in the NetBackup-Java Administration Console, you must
restart the console.
For more information on how to administer NetBackup
licenses, see the NetBackup Administrators Guide, Volume
I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

HP PA-RISC

Starting with NetBackup 7.0, this platform is not supported

as a master server or as a media server that contains the
EMM server. It is only supported as a true media server (no
EMM) or a true client.

Linux SUSE and Linux Red

Hat Itanium

Starting with NetBackup 7.0, these platforms are no longer

supported for use as a master server or as a media server.
These platforms are only supported as true clients.

IBMzSeries RedHat and

IBMzSeries SUSE

Starting with NetBackup 7.0.1, these platforms are supported

for use as media servers only.

To install NetBackup master server software

Log in to the server as root.

Use one of the following methods to start the installation script:

Installing server software on UNIX systems

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

DVD

Insert the NetBackup Server DVD for the appropriate

platform into the drive.
Check the DVD label to identify its contents.
See About the NetBackup media kit on page 15.
If necessary, mount the DVD.
See About mounting the NetBackup software media
on page 35.
Enter the following command:
dvd_directory/install
The dvd_directory is the path to the directory where
you can access the DVD.

ESD images (downloaded

files)

Navigate to the location where the installation images

reside.
Enter the following command:
./install

When the following message appears press Enter to continue:

Symantec Installation Script
Copyright 1993 - 2013 Symantec Corporation, All Rights Reserved.

Installing NetBackup Server Software

Please review the SYMANTEC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT located on

the installation media before proceeding. The agreement includes
details on the NetBackup Product Improvement Program.
For NetBackup installation and upgrade information specific to your
platform and to find out if your installed EEBs or hot fixes are
contained in this release, check out the Symantec Operations Readiness
Tools (SORT) Installation and Upgrade Checklist and Hot fix and EEB
Release Auditor, respectively, at https://sort.symantec.com/netbackup.
ATTENTION! To help ensure a successful upgrade to NetBackup 7.6,
please visit the NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH74584.
Do you wish to continue? [y,n] (y)

Installing server software on UNIX systems

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

For the NetBackup installation location and the option to upload the installation
and the platform information to Symantec, enter the appropriate platform
information as follows:
For Solaris
systems:

NetBackup is set up by default to install to the running root

environment.
To install to the running root environment, press Enter.
To change the installation location, type n and press Enter.
Then enter the appropriate destination.
When the following question appears, press Enter to accept
the default (y) or type n and press Enter:
Participate in the NetBackup Product Improvement
Program? (y/n) [y]

When the following question appears, press Enter to accept

the default (y):
NetBackup and
in /opt/openv
to opt/openv,
Is this okay?

Media Manager binaries will be installed

and a link will be created from /usr/openv
if it does not exist.
(y) [y, n,?, q]

To accept the default (y), press Enter.

To change the installation location, type n and press Enter.
Then enter the appropriate destination.

Installing server software on UNIX systems

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

For all other UNIX

systems:

When the following question appears, press Enter to accept

the default (y) or type n and press Enter:
Participate in the NetBackup Product Improvement
Program? (y/n) [y]

When the following question appears, press Enter to accept

the default (y).
The NetBackup and Media Manager software is built
for use on <platform> hardware. Do you want to install
NetBackup and Media Manager files? [y,n] (y)

When the following question appears, select where to install

NetBackup and Media Manager software:
NetBackup and Media Manager are normally
installed in /usr/openv.
Is it OK to install in /usr/openv? [y,n] (y)
To accept the default (y), press Enter.
To change the installation location, type n and press Enter.
Then enter the appropriate destination.

Enter the NetBackup Server or Enterprise Server license key.

Type y, then follow the prompts to add license keys for other NetBackup options
and agents.
Although you can add license keys later, you should enter them now. If you
add any license keys later through the NetBackup-Java Administration Console,
you must restart the console.

After all license keys are entered, type q to quit the License Key Utility and
complete the server software installation.

Verify or enter the correct computer name when prompted by the following
message:
Installing NetBackup Enterprise Server version: 7.6
If this machine will be using a different network interface than
the default (name), the name of the preferred interface
should be used as the configured server name. If this machine
will be part of a cluster, the virtual name should be used as the
configured server name.
The domainname of your server appears to be "domain". You
may choose to use this domainname in your configured NetBackup
server name, or simply use "name" as the configured

Installing server software on UNIX systems

Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

NetBackup server name.

Would you like to use "name.domain" as the configured NetBackup server
name of this machine? [y, n] (y)

Note: Incorrect information for the domain name results in failures during the
configuration of Authentication Broker and NetBackup Access Controls. To
correct this problem, use the bpnbaz -configureauth command to configure
Authentication Broker. More information about the bpnbaz -configureauth
command is available.
Symantec NetBackup Commands Reference Guide
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

To accept the displayed (default) name, press Enter.

To change the displayed (default) name, type n and enter the name that
you want.

For a clustered NetBackup server, enter the virtual name for the NetBackup
server and not the actual local host name.

Identify or verify the master server by answering the following question when
it appears:
Is <name> the master server? [y, n] (y)

To accept the displayed name (which is the name that you identified in the
previous step), press Enter.

If you entered a virtual name for the server in the previous step, the
installation script presents the following question:
Is this server part of a cluster installation?

If the answer is yes, press y and answer the series of cluster configuration
questions that appear.
If the answer is no, press n.

10 Identify whether there are any media servers for this master server by answering
the following question when it appears:
Do you want to add any media servers now? [y, n] (n)

If there are no media servers for this master server, press Enter and
proceed to the next step.

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Installing NetBackup master server software on UNIX

If there are media servers for this master server, type y and enter the name
of each media server.
When you enter the media server names, you must enter the computer
name and the domain name. For example:
alpha.min.symantec.com

Where alpha is the computer name and min.symantec.com is the domain

name.
The media server names that you enter here are added to the bp.conf file
on the master server, automatically. After you install the media server
software later, the master server can then communicate with the media
servers immediately.

To add a media server to an existing and an operational NetBackup

environment, you cannot use the procedures in this guide. For complete
details on how to add a media server to an existing and an operational
NetBackup environment, see the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume
II.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

11 When the following message appears, press Enter and accept the default
name of the EMM server. Starting with NetBackup 7.6 you must configure EMM
on the master server. All master servers must have their own EMM
configuration. Remote EMM or shared EMM is no longer supported.
NetBackup maintains a centralized catalog (separate from the
image catalog) for data related to media and device
configuration, device management, storage units, hosts and host
aliases, media server status, NDMP credentials, and other
information. This is managed by the Enterprise Media Manager
server.
Enter the name of the Enterprise Media Manager (default: <name>)

12 Answer the following question when it appears:

Do you want to start the NetBackup job-related processes so backups and
restores can be initiated? [y, n] (y)

If you have (or want to have) a clustered NetBackup server, type n.

For non-clustered installations, press Enter to accept the default answer

(y) and start the NetBackup processes and the EMM server.

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You must start these processes now because the EMM server must be
running when you install any media servers later.

13 For a clustered NetBackup master server, repeat these steps on every node
on which you want to run NetBackup.

Continuing with NetBackup software installation

After you have installed the master server software, you are ready to install media
server software or client software depending on your environment.

If you have media servers in your system, you are ready to install media server
software.
See Installing NetBackup media server software on UNIX on page 43.

If there are no media servers in your environment, you are ready to install client
software on client computers.

See Installing UNIX clients locally on page 114.

To install client software on clients from the master server location

(recommended), you must first install the client type software on the master
server.
See Installing client type software on a master server on page 49.

Installing NetBackup media server software on UNIX

This section describes how to install a new NetBackup media server. Use this
information to install the server software on a computer with no existing version of
NetBackup.
Media server software manages the robotic and the storage devices within your
NetBackup environment.
After you have installed the master server and the EMM server software, you are
ready to install media server software on media server computers.
Use the following guidelines when you install new media servers:
Designate media servers

Designate the computers that you want to be media servers

and install the media server software on them.

Clusters

New or initial NetBackup 7.x media servers cannot be

installed as clusters. However, existing media servers with
NetBackup 6.x that are clustered can be upgraded to
NetBackup 7.x and still remain clustered.

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EMM server

The EMM server must be installed and running before you

install media server software.

License keys

When you install NetBackup media server software, you must

enter a NetBackup product license key. You must also enter
license keys for any additional NetBackup product options
or agents that are used on the server or its clients. These
additional license keys must be entered on each media
server.
For more information on how to administer NetBackup
licenses, see the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume
I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

Note: If you make and save any license key changes in the
NetBackup-Java Administration Console, you must restart
the console.
IBMzSeries RedHat and
IBMzSeries SUSE

Starting with NetBackup 7.0.1, these platforms are supported

for use as media servers only.

To install NetBackup media server software

Log in to the server as root.

Use one of the following methods to start the installation script:

DVD

Insert the NetBackup Server DVD for the appropriate

ESD images (downloaded

files)

Navigate to the location where the installation images

reside.
Enter the following command:
./install

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When the following message appears, press Enter to continue:

Symantec Installation Script
Copyright 1993 - 2013 Symantec Corporation, All Rights Reserved.

Installing NetBackup Server Software

Please review the SYMANTEC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT located on

For the NetBackup installation location and the option to upload the installation
and the platform information to Symantec, enter the appropriate platform
information as follows:

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Installing NetBackup media server software on UNIX

For Solaris
systems:

NetBackup is set up by default to install to the running root

When the following question appears, press Enter to accept

the default (y):
NetBackup and
in /opt/openv
/usr/openv to
Is this okay?

Media Manager binaries will be installed

and a link will be created from
opt/openv, if it does not exist.
(y) [y, n,?, q]

To accept the default (y), press Enter.

To change the installation location, type n and press Enter.
Then enter the appropriate destination.
For all other UNIX
systems:

When the following question appears, press Enter to accept

the default (y) or type n and press Enter:
Participate in the NetBackup Product Improvement
Program? (y/n) [y]

When the following question appears, press Enter to accept

the default (y).
The NetBackup and Media Manager software is built
for use on <platform> hardware. Do you want to install
NetBackup and Media Manager files? [y,n] (y)

When the following question appears, select where to install

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Enter the NetBackup Server or NetBackup Enterprise Server license key.

Type y, then follow the prompts to add license keys for other NetBackup options
and agents.

Although you can add license keys later, you should enter them now. If you
add any license keys later through the NetBackup-Java Administration Console,
you must restart the console.

After all license keys are entered, type q to quit the License Key Utility and
complete the server software installation.

Verify or enter the correct computer name when prompted by the following
message:
Installing NetBackup Enterprise Server version: 7.5
If this machine will be using a different network interface than
the default (name), the name of the preferred interface
should be used as the configured server name. If this machine
will be part of a cluster, the virtual name should be used as the
configured server name.
The domainname of your server appears to be "domain". You
may choose to use this domainname in your configured NetBackup
server name, or simply use "name" as the configured
NetBackup server name.
Would you like to use "name" as the configured NetBackup server
name of this machine? [y, n] (y)

If the displayed (default) media server name is correct, press Enter.

If the displayed (default) media server name is not correct, type n and enter
the correct name.

Identify the master server that you have already installed, by answering the
following question when it appears:
Is <name> the master server? [y,n]

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About pushing client software from a master server to clients

Type n and enter the fully qualified domain name of the master server.

If the master server is clustered, enter the virtual name of the master server.

10 When the following message appears, press Enter and accept the default
name of the EMM server. Starting with NetBackup 7.6 you must configure EMM
on the master server. All master servers must have their own EMM
configuration. Remote EMM or shared EMM is no longer supported in
NetBackup 7.6.
Enter the name of the Enterprise Media Manager (default: <name>)

The master server name is displayed by default.

11 Repeat steps 1 through 10 to install media server software on any remaining

media servers.

About pushing client software from a master server

to clients
You can increase the speed of client installation by pushing the software from the
master server to the clients. This method eliminates the need for a local installation
at each client.
The following describes how to prepare your NetBackup environment for client
software installation from the master server.

Install the client type software on the master server. Be sure to install all of the
client types that pertain to your NetBackup configuration.
See Installing client type software on a master server on page 49.

Before you can push client software from the master server, each client name
must be assigned to a NetBackup policy. Policies are created on the master
server.
When you create a policy, you must identify the policy type, which indicates the
operating system on the clients that are assigned to that policy. Without a policy,
the remote installation (or push) fails because the master server does not know
the operating system of the client.
For information on how to create NetBackup policies, refer to the NetBackup
Administrator's Guide, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

After the required policies are created, you can push client software from the
master server to the clients.
See About remote installation methods for UNIX/Linux clients on page 116.

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About pushing client software from a master server to clients

Installing client type software on a master server

Client type software must be installed on the master server to perform the following
operations:

Assign clients to NetBackup policies so that those clients can be backed up.

Install (or push) client software from the master server to clients.
For each UNIX client type, the client installation script lets you install the client
software onto the master server. You can then install (or push) the client software
from the master server to the clients.

To install client type software on a master server

Log in to the server as root.

Use one of the following methods to start the installation script:

DVD

Insert the NetBackup UNIX Clients DVD into the

drive.
See About the NetBackup media kit on page 15.
If necessary, mount the DVD.
See About mounting the NetBackup software media
on page 35.
Enter the following command:
dvd_directory/install
The dvd_directory is the path to the directory where
you can access the DVD.

ESD images (downloaded

files)

Navigate to the location where the installation images

reside.
Enter the following command:
./install

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Installing NetBackup add-on products

When the following message appears, press Enter to continue:

Symantec Installation Script
Copyright 1993 - 2013 Symantec Corporation, All Rights Reserved.

Installing NetBackup Client Software

Please review the SYMANTEC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT located on

Select all of the client types that you want to install and follow the installation
prompts.

Installing NetBackup add-on products

After your initial installation is complete, you can install any other NetBackup add-on
products (such as language packages).

How to configure the window manager for the Java

Interface (NetBackup-Java compatible platforms)
Always set your window manager so that windows become active only when you
click inside the windows. Do not enable auto focus, where windows become active
if you move the mouse pointer over them. The NetBackup-Java interfaces do not
run properly with auto focus enabled.

Chapter

Installing server software

on Windows systems
This chapter includes the following topics:

Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation

About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment Checker

Installing server software locally on Windows systems

Installing server software remotely on Windows systems

Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

Installing NetBackup servers silently on Windows systems

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 vendors 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.

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Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation

Storage devices

Devices such as robots and standalone tape drives must be

installed according to the manufacturers instructions and
recognized by the Windows software.

Backup environment
communication

Make sure that your network configuration allows all servers

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.

Server configuration

The server system configuration should comply as follows:

Disk space requirements

Operating system
Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Windows
2008 R2 Server, or Windows 2012.
Memory
Master servers in a production environment with several
database agents enabled, should have a minimum of 8
GB of memory each.
Media servers in a production environment with several
database agents enabled, should have a minimum of 4
GB of memory each.
For additional information about memory requirements,
refer to the NetBackup Backup Planning and Performance
Tuning Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
Screen resolution
Should be configured for at least 1024x768, 256 colors.

An NTFS partition.

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 additional information about disk space requirements,
refer to the NetBackup Getting Started Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation

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 Server,

Windows 2008 R2 Server, and Windows 2012 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.
Server names

When you are prompted for server names, always enter the
appropriate host names. Do not enter IP addresses.

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
2008 Server Core

NetBackup can be installed on these systems only by using

the silent installation method.
See Installing NetBackup servers silently on Windows
systems on page 83.

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
Console installation

You must provide the names of Remote Administration

Console hosts during master server installation.

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About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment Checker

Remote and cluster

installations

In addition to all previously stated installation requirements,

the following guidelines apply to remote installations and
cluster installations:

The source system (or primary node) must run Windows

2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2008 R2
Server, or Windows 2012.
The destination PC (or clustered nodes) must have
Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2008 Server, 2008 R2
Server, or Windows 2012.
The Remote Registry service must be started on the
remote system.
Starting with NetBackup 7.5.0.6, the NetBackup installer
can enable and start the Remote Registry service on the
remote system. If the Remote Registry service is not
started, the installation receives the following error
message:
Attempting to connect to server server_name
failed with the following error: Unable to
connect to the remote system. One possible
cause for this is the absence of the Remote
Registry service. Please ensure this
service is started on the remote host and
try again.
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.

About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment

Checker
Starting with NetBackup 7.1, an Environment Checker is included to help identify
any problems that may prevent a successful NetBackup server installation or
upgrade. The Environment Checker is currently only available for Windows.
The Environment Checker is available as a link on the DVD browser. The checker
is a standalone function that you run before an installation or an upgrade.
The Environment Checker provides you with the following abilities:

Assess a system to determine if it is ready for a new NetBackup installation or

upgrade.

Perform the assessment on local and remote Windows systems.

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About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment Checker

Create a list of remote computers to check, either manually or by browsing the

network.

Run the Environment Checker on all supported Windows platforms that support
NetBackup as a master server or a media server (x86 and x64).

Generate HTML reports for immediate viewing.

See Running the preinstallation Environment Checker on page 55.

Running the preinstallation Environment Checker

Use the following procedure to run the Environment Checker and assess whether
computers are ready for NetBackup installation.
To run the Environment Checker

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 Home screen, click Preinstallation.

On the Preinstallation screen, click Run the preinstallation Environment

Checker.

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

On the Choose screen, select the systems to check as follows:

Local Environment Check
(default)

To check the local computer only, leave this option

checked and click Next.
After the computer check has completed, a summary
page appears that describes the results.

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About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment Checker

Remote Environment Check

To check one or more remote computers, select this

option and click Next.

Note: You can keep the Local Environment Check

option to include the local computer. You can also
deselect this option to exclude it.

On the Remote screen, add or remove computers

to check as follows:
Add Server From List
Click this option to select a computer from a list
of available systems on your network. Then click
Next.
Enter the appropriate User Name and Password
for the selected computer, then click OK.
Add Server Manually
Click this option to add computer names
manually.
On the Manual Remote Computer Selection
dialog box, enter the appropriate Domain Name
and the Server Name, then click OK.
On the Remote Computer Login Credentials
dialog box, enter the appropriate User Name
and Password, then click OK.
Remove
To remove a computer from the Remote
Computers list, select the computer from the list
and click Remove.

After all computers that you want to check are added

to the Remote Computers list, click Next.
The Environment Checker performs a validation
process for each remote computer. After all have
been completed, click Next to start the check on all
listed computers.

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When all computers have been checked, the Results screen displays a list of
the checked systems with a brief result under each computer name. Click on
a computer name to see the complete results for that computer. The following
describes the symbols that may appear in a summary:
Green check mark

Indicates that the item meets the requirements for a

NetBackup installation or an upgrade.

Yellow exclamation point

Indicates that a potential issue has been detected that

may, or may not cause a problem for a NetBackup
installation or an upgrade.

Red X

Indicates that the item does not meet the NetBackup

installation requirements. Any summary report items
with a red X must be corrected before you attempt a
NetBackup installation or an upgrade.

Note: Symantec recommends that you address all items that are marked with
a yellow exclamation point and a red X. Then run the Environment Checker
again.

To save the results file, do one of the following:

To save the results file to the default location, leave the check mark for the
Save Results To check box.

To save the results file to a different location, click Change Path, enter the
appropriate location, then click Save.

If you do not want to save the results file, click the Save Results To check box
to remove the check mark.

To exit from the Environment Checker, click Finish.

See About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment Checker on page 54.

Installing server software locally on Windows systems

Use the following procedure to install NetBackup 7.6 on a local computer.
To install NetBackup 7.6 server software locally on Windows

Log on to the system where you want to install NetBackup. Be sure to log on
with administrator privileges.

Start the NetBackup Installation Wizard with one of the following methods:

DVD media

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Installing server software locally on Windows systems

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 browser screen (Home), click Installation.

On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

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

On the License Agreement screen, do the following:

I agree to and accept the terms of the license agreement.

You must select this item to install the software.

Participate in the NetBackup Product Improvement Program.

By default, this option is enabled. To disable this option, click the check
box to remove the check mark.

Click Next.

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 with the default

settings.

Custom

Select this option to install NetBackup with the settings

that you want.

Click Next.

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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.

NetBackup Master Server

Click this icon to install master server software.

NetBackup Media Server

Click this icon to install media server software.

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 Installation Folder

On this screen, you can select where the NetBackup files are installed.

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.

Click Next.

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.

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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
account

By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup

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.

Startup

Enter the account information in the following

fields:
Username
Password
Domain

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 job-related NetBackup By default, job-related services are set to start

services following
automatically after the installation has completed.
installation
To prevent job-related services from starting
automatically, click on the box to clear the check
mark.
Terminate NetBackup
processes

Check this box to prevent a restart while you 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 and your listener
processes before you continue the installation.
If you cannot stop your Oracle database, a
procedure is available that may let you install
NetBackup with the Oracle database active. More
information on this topic is available.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH158276

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Abort install if a reboot is

required

This option determines how the installation proceeds

if a restart is required as part of the installation.
If you select this option and the installation process
determines that a restart is required, the installation
stops. The system is then rolled back to its original
state.
If you do not select this option, the installation
proceeds even if the installation process determines
that a restart is required.

Click Next.

10 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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EMM Server Name

The EMM (Enterprise Media Manager) server contains

all of the information about NetBackup volume
configuration and device configuration.
Accept the default name of the EMM server. Starting
with NetBackup 7.6 you must configure EMM on the
master server. All master servers must have their own
EMM configuration. Remote EMM or shared EMM is no
longer supported in NetBackup 7.6.
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, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
OpsCenter Server Name
(Optional)

OpsCenter is a web-based administration and

management tool for NetBackup.
If you have an OpsCenter server or plan to install one,
enter the server name or the IP address for that server
here.
For a clustered server, do not use the virtual name.
Instead, use the actual host name of the cluster node.

Click Next.

11 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
that shows your selections from the previous steps.
Note: Symantec recommends that you review the summary screen for any
warning messages. You can prevent installation and upgrade issues if you
resolve any problems before you continue the installation.
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.

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After you click Install, the installation process begins and a screen appears
that shows you the installation progress. This process may take several minutes.

12 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 installation log file

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:

Finish

Strings that include Return Value 3.

Important log messages that are color coded as

follows:
Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

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.

13 Repeat the steps in this procedure for any other servers.

14 After all server software is installed, you are ready to install client software.
See About NetBackup client installation on page 98.

Installing server software on Windows systems

Installing server software remotely on Windows systems

See About NetBackup license key requirements on page 21.

Installing server software remotely on Windows

systems
Use the following procedure to install to NetBackup 7.6 on multiple computers within
your network.
To install NetBackup server software remotely

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.

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 browser screen (Home), click Installation.

On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

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

On the License Agreement screen, do the following:

I agree to and accept the terms of the license agreement.

You must select this item to install the software.

Participate in the NetBackup Product Improvement Program.

By default, this option is enabled. To disable this option, click the check
box to remove the check mark.

Click Next.

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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 with the default

settings.

Custom

Select this option to install NetBackup with the settings

that you want.

Click Next.

On the NetBackup License Key and Server Type screen, provide the following
information:
License Key

Enter the base product license key that you received

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.

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NetBackup Master Server

Click this icon to install master server software.

NetBackup Media server

Click this icon to install media server software.

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

NetBackup Services
On this screen, provide the following startup account and startup type
information for NetBackup services:
Use the built-in system
account

By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup

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.

Startup

Enter the account information in the following

fields:
User name
Password
Domain

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.

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Start job-related NetBackup By default, job-related services are set to start

Check this box to prevent a restart while you 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,

This option determines how the installation proceeds

Click Next.

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10 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.

EMM Server Name

The EMM (Enterprise Media Manager) server name is

populated automatically. Starting with NetBackup 7.6
you must configure EMM on the master server. All
master servers must have their own EMM configuration.
Remote EMM or shared EMM is no longer supported
in NetBackup 7.6. Leave the option Each system uses
its own EMM server selected (default).

OpsCenter Server Name

(Optional)

OpsCenter is a web-based administration and

Click Next.

11 On the Symantec NetBackup Remote Hosts screen, specify the hosts where
you want NetBackup installed.

Windows Destination Systems

Right-click Windows Destination Computers and select from the
drop-down menu, or use the following methods:

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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.

12 On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
that shows your selections from the previous steps.
Note: Symantec recommends that you review the summary screen for any
warning messages. You can prevent installation and upgrade issues if you
resolve any problems before you continue the installation.

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

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.

13 When all remote installations have completed, click Finish

14 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. Each computer that you
selected for installation contains its own installation log file. To view the log file
of a remote computer, open a Windows Explorer window and enter
\\<COMPUTERNAME>.
Search the installation log for the following error indications:

Strings that include Return Value 3.

Important log messages that are color coded as follows:

Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

15 After all server software is installed, you are ready to install client software.
See About NetBackup client installation on page 98.

Requirements for Windows cluster installations and

upgrades
In addition to the normal server requirements, NetBackup cluster installations require
special considerations.

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

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

media servers

New NetBackup 7.1 media servers cannot be clustered.

MSCS clusters

However, you can upgrade existing 6.x clustered media

servers to 7.1 and still keep them clustered.

VCS 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.
For SFW-HA 4.1 and SFW-HA 4.2:
Make sure that you install the patch from the following
website before you install versions 7.x or upgrade from
versions 6.x:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/docs/278307
All NetBackup disk resources must be configured in
Veritas Enterprise Administrator (VEA) before you install
NetBackup.

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

Cluster node device

configuration and upgrades

When you upgrade clusters, the ltid and the robotic

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 when ltid updates the drive status.
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 NetBackup server software in clustered Windows

environments
Use the following procedure to install clustered Windows environments to NetBackup
7.6.
To install NetBackup servers in clustered Windows environments

Log on to the active node (the node with the shared disk). Be sure to log on
with administrator privileges.

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 browser screen (Home), click Installation.

On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

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

On the License Agreement screen, do the following:

I agree to and accept the terms of the license agreement.

You must select this item to install the software.

Participate in the NetBackup Product Improvement Program.

By default, this option is enabled. To disable this option, click the check
box to remove the check mark.

Click Next.

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

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 with the default

settings.

Custom

Select this option to install NetBackup with the settings that

you want.

Click Next.

On the NetBackup License Key and Server Type screen, provide the following
information:

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

License Key

Enter the base product license key that you received

Master Server

When you select a clustered system for installation,

Click this icon to install master server software.

NetBackup Port Numbers

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

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
account

By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup

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.

Startup

Enter the account information in the following

fields:
Username
Password
Domain

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 job-related NetBackup By default, job-related services are set to start

Check this box to prevent a restart while you 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,

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Abort install if a reboot is

required

This option determines how the installation proceeds

Click Next.

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

Master Server Name

Enter the cluster virtual server name.

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.

EMM Server Name

The EMM (Enterprise Media Manager) server contains

all of the information about NetBackup volume
configuration and device configuration.
Starting with NetBackup 7.6 you must configure EMM
on the master server. All master servers must have their
own EMM configuration. Remote EMM or shared EMM
is no longer supported in NetBackup 7.6.
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, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

OpsCenter Server Name

(Optional)

OpsCenter is a web-based administration and

Click Next.

11 On the NetBackup Remote Hosts screen, specify the remote system

information for installation on those computers.

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
installed

Considers the remote to be verified.

NetBackup already
installed

Compares the installation type on that system to the

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 administrators 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 about 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.

Language packages and other NetBackup add-on products 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.

12 On the Cluster Settings screen, you provide the virtual and the physical
network information.
For new installations, the following configuration settings that you enter apply
to all nodes:
Create a new Cluster
Group

For new cluster installations, select this option.

IPv4 Clusters

The default cluster setting is IPv4.

Enter the following addresses:

Virtual IPv4 Address

The IP address to which the virtual server name should
resolve.
For new cluster installations, you must enter the address
manually.
IPv4 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.

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IPv6 Clusters

To enable IPv6 clusters, select this option.

Enter the following IP address:

Virtual IPv6 Address

The IPv6 address must be entered in CIDR format.

NB Cluster Group Name The name that is used to identify a NetBackup service group
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.

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.

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Cluster Configuration

After you set all of the parameters, click this icon to configure
the cluster for use with NetBackup. The Next icon is not
available until after successful cluster configuration.
The text box provides the following information about the
configuration:

Identifies any existing clusters or NetBackup cluster

groups.
Indicates a successful configuration.
Identifies any problems or errors that occurred during
the configuration (configuration failure).

Note: After a successful cluster configuration for new

installations, if you click Cancel, a pop-up message appears.
The message asks if you are sure that you want to proceed
with the cancellation. To cancel the installation and remove
the new cluster group, click Yes. To continue with the
installation and retain the new cluster group, click No and
then click Next.
If the cluster configuration fails, see the NetBackup Clustered
Master Server Administrator's Guide for information about
how to resolve the problem.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

When the successful cluster configuration message appears, 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.

Click Cancel to cancel the installation.

14 Examine the installation log on the following location:

%ALLUSERSPROFILE%\Symantec\NetBackup\InstallLogs\

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Requirements for Windows cluster installations and upgrades

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. Each computer that you
selected for installation contains its own installation log file. To view the log file
of a remote computer, open a Windows Explorer window and enter
\\<COMPUTERNAME>.
Search the installation log for the following error indications:

Strings that include Return Value 3.

Important log messages that are color coded as follows:

Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

15 After all server software is installed, you are ready to install client software.
See About NetBackup client installation on page 98.
See Post-installation tasks for NetBackup cluster environments on page 82.
See Requirements for Windows NetBackup server installation on page 51.

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 Commands Reference Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

MSCS clusters

Any NetBackup resources that you took offline come back

online automatically.

See Verifying Windows cluster installations or upgrades on page 83.

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Verifying Windows 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

During a cluster installation, you can open the Cluster Administration console
to see your current structure.

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

During a cluster installation, you can open the Cluster Administration console
to see your current structure.

After you have completed the installation and the configuration process, the
console shows the new cluster group configuration.

See About NetBackup server configuration on page 126.

Installing NetBackup servers silently on Windows

systems
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.
To perform a silent installation, you must first modify the appropriate NetBackup
script. After script modification, you can run the script to initiate the silent installation.
Note: For Windows 2008 Server Core systems, you can only install NetBackup with
this procedure.
To install NetBackup server software silently

Log on as administrator to the system where you want to install NetBackup.

Insert the NetBackup installation DVD or navigate to the location where the
ESD images (downloaded files) reside.

Open Windows Explorer and copy the contents of the X86 or the X64 directory
to a temporary directory on your hard drive. Choose the directory that is
associated with the platform type that you want to install.

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Since the source files are read-only, you must change the permissions for the
copied files to allow the installation or the update.

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

Edit the following lines as needed for your installation:

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
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.

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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.

Save the script and run it.

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.

Important log messages are color coded as follows:

Yellow = warning.
Red = error.

After all server software is installed, you are ready to install client software.
See About NetBackup client installation on page 98.

Chapter

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

Installing alternative administrative interfaces

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, Windows Server 2008 R2/Windows 7, and
Windows 2012/Windows 8.
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

Master1, Media1, Media2

To install the NetBackup Remote Administration Console

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)

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Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.

On the initial screen, click Installation.

On the Installation screen, click Server Software Installation.

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

On the License Agreement screen, accept the terms of the license agreement
and click Next.

On the Installation Type screen, select Install to this computer only, click
Typical, and then click Next.

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.

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.

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, select Start > Programs > Symantec NetBackup > NetBackup
Administration Console to start the console.

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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 89.

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

On the NetBackup Administration Console in the left pane, click Host

Properties > Master Servers.

In the Master Servers window in the right pane, right-click the name of the
host server and select Properties.

In the Master Server Properties window, click the Servers icon from the tree
in the left pane.

In the Servers window, click Add.

Enter the name of the host that is to run the NetBackup Remote Administration
Console.

Click Add. The name of the host appears in the Additional Servers list.

Click Close and OK.

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To configure server lists for the NetBackup Remote Administration Console by

editing the bp.conf file on UNIX servers

Log in to the master server as root.

Edit the following file:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf.

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

Log on to the master server as the administrator.

Click Start > Run....

Enter regedit.exe and click OK.

In the Registry Editor window, locate the following file:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VERITAS\NetBackup\CurrentVersion\Config

In the right pane, double-click on Server.

In the Edit Multi-String window, enter the name of the Remote Administration
Console host and click OK.

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

Log on to the host where the NetBackup Remote Administration Console is

installed, and open the console.

In the left pane of the NetBackup Remote Administration Console, select Host
Properties > Master Server.

In the Master Servers window in the right pane, right-click the name of the
host server and select Properties (Read/Write).

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In the Master Server Properties window, click the Servers tab.

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.

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):

The console is installed automatically when you install NetBackup.

On Windows hosts:
This console must be installed separately. You can install multiple versions of
this console, but each console version must reside in a different location.
If you attempt to install the 7.6 version of the console in the same location on a
host that already contains an earlier version of the console, you have the
following options

Cancel the installation and remove the earlier version of the console. Then
run the 7.6 console installation again.

Specify an alternate installation location for the 7.6 version of the console.

Note: You can skip this section if you do not want or need to administer a NetBackup
server remotely from a Windows NetBackup client.
See Installing the NetBackup Java Administration Console on Windows
on page 91.
See Installing or removing multiple versions of the NetBackup-Java Administration
Console on Windows on page 92.

Installing the NetBackup Java Administration Console on Windows

Use the following guidelines when you install version 7.6 of the console:

Install the console from the NetBackup DVD for Windows or from the ESD
(downloaded) files.

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Any computer that runs the console should have at least 512 MB of physical
memory.

To install version 7.6 of the NetBackup Java Administration Console on Windows

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.

On the initial screen, select Installation.

On the Installation screen, select Java Windows Administration Console

Installation.

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

On the License Agreement screen, accept the agreement and click Next.

On the NetBackup Installation Type screen, select Install to this computer

only and Typical. Then, click Next.
If an earlier version of the console already exists, you have the following options:

Cancel the installation and remove the earlier version of the console. Then
run the 7.6 console installation again.

Specify an alternate installation location for the 7.6 version of the console.

On the Ready to Install the Program screen, review the Installation Summary
and click Install.

On the Installation Complete screen, click Finish.

To open the console, click Start > Programs > Symantec NetBackup >
NetBackup Java version 7.5.

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Administration Console on Windows
A NetBackup environment may contain multiple servers with multiple NetBackup
versions. You can install and remove multiple versions of the NetBackup-Java
Administration Console.

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Administering remote servers and servers of different versions

In a site that contains multiple master servers, you can configure the systems so
that one NetBackup Administration Console can access other servers. Access
another server by using one of the following methods:

Use the File > Change Server menu command.

Use the Java-based NetBackup Administration Console. Indicate a remote

system upon NetBackup login.
This console is available where NetBackup is installed on Java-capable UNIX
platforms, as well as on Windows platforms where the Java Windows
Administration Console is installed.

Note: To log in to any NetBackup Administration Console, your login credentials

must be authenticated from the connecting master or media server. This is true
whether or not NetBackup Access Control (NBAC) is in use.
The NetBackup Administration Console on Windows and the NetBackup-Java
Administration Console on UNIX are backward-compatible only between double-dot
or triple-dot releases. For example, a user running NetBackup 7.0.1 can administer
a NetBackup 7.0 master server. A user running NetBackup 7.1 (a single dot release)
cannot administer a NetBackup 7.0 or 7.0.1 master server.
However, one exception to this is by using the -r option with the jnbSA command
when the NetBackup-Java Administration Console is started. The option lets users
connect to back-level UNIX servers that are up to two versions earlier than the
current version.
For example, a NetBackup-Java Administration Console at 7.5 can connect to a
NetBackup master server at 7.x or 6.x. To do so, launch the console on the UNIX
system as follows:
./jnbSA -r release_version

For example, to connect to a 7.0 master server through a 7.5 NetBackup-Java

Administration Console, enter the following to start the 7.0 console:
./jnbSA -r 7.0

If no -r option is specified, the default is the latest version of NetBackup.

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The NetBackup Administration Console on Windows and the Java-based
NetBackup Administration Console are backward-compatible in the following
situations:

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From the console of an x.x.x (double-dot) or x.x.x.x (triple-dot) release to the

console of any release that shares the first and second digits.
For example, a NetBackup 7.0.1 console can administer a NetBackup 7.0 master
server. However, a NetBackup 7.1 console (a single-dot release) cannot
administer a 7.0 or 7.0.1 master server because the second digits are not the
same. Figure 5-1 shows examples of each.

The Java-based NetBackup Administration Console offers an exception when

the -r option is used with the jnbSA command to start the console.
The -r option lets a x.x Java-based NetBackup Administration Console
connect to another UNIX master server that is several versions earlier, regardless
of whether the second digit is the same.
For example, a 7.6 Java-based NetBackup Administration Console can
connect to a NetBackup master server at 7.5, 7.1, 7.0, 6.5, or 6.0. Figure 5-2
shows examples of back-level console support.
Use the -r option to launch the console on the UNIX system as follows:
./jnbSA -r release_version

For example, to connect to a 7.0 master server from a 7.6 Java-based

NetBackup Administration Console, enter the following on the 7.6 master
server to start the 7.0 console:
./jnbSA -r 7.0

If no -r option is specified, the default is the current NetBackup version.

Figure 5-1

Examples of supported and unsupported back-level console

configurations

7.0.1

Yes

No
7.0

Figure 5-2

7.6

7.1.0.1

7.1.0.3

Yes
7.6

No
7.1

7.0

Examples of additional Java-based NetBackup Administration

Console back-level support using the jnbSA -r option
7.1

Yes

Yes
6.0

6.5

See the NetBackup Installation Guide for information about installing earlier versions
of the Java-based NetBackup Administration Console.

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Methods for administering multiple versions of NetBackup

servers
Table 5-1 describes the available methods to administer NetBackup 7.6 with an
earlier version console. The order of the listed methods does not imply any
preference.
Table 5-1

Methods for administering multiple versions of NetBackup servers

Method

Notes

Earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java

Administration Console on UNIX platforms

The earlier versions available in a

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 7.6 release, the 7.5,
7.1, 7.0, 6.5.x, and the 6.0.x console
versions are available.

Earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java

Administration Console on Windows platforms

See Installing or removing multiple

versions of the NetBackup-Java
Administration Console on Windows
on page 92.

Remote display-back from UNIX servers

From a Windows computer, you can

access the Java Windows Administration
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.

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).

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About the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

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, Volume I.
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Console version location

You must install each Java console version to a different

folder.

To install earlier versions of the NetBackup-Java Administration Console

Insert the appropriate version NetBackup Windows installation media with the
NetBackup-Java Administration Console that you want to install.

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.

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.

For NetBackup 7.0 and 7.1 versions, select Installation and click Java
Windows Administration Console Installation.

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.

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.

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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

Remove the folder where the earlier version NetBackup-Java Administration

Console is installed.

Remove the appropriate menu item from the Start > Programs > NetBackup
menu.

Remove any relevant desktop shortcuts.

Chapter

Installing NetBackup client

software
This chapter includes the following topics:

About NetBackup client installation

About NetBackup client installation on Windows

About NetBackup client installation on UNIX/Linux

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.
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 remote client installation.

UNIX or Linux

A NetBackup UNIX or Linux server can only push client

software to UNIX or Linux clients.
NetBackup software and client type software must be installed
on the server that is used to perform the remote client
installation.

Installing NetBackup client software

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 restrictions You cannot install NetBackup client software on the
computers that currently have NetBackup server software.
In these cases, you must first remove the NetBackup server
software.
See Removing NetBackup server software on Windows
systems on page 148.
See the NetBackup Installation Guide for Windows..
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User permissions

By default on Windows 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, and 2012

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.

About Windows client system requirements

The following describes the hardware and the software requirements for successful
installation of NetBackup client software.

Installing NetBackup client software

About NetBackup client installation on Windows

Local installation

To install NetBackup client software locally, the system must

meet the following configuration requirements:

Remote installation

100

Microsoft Windows 2003/XP, Windows 2008/Vista,

Windows 2008 R2/Windows 7, or Windows 2012/Windows
8
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

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, 2008

R2, or 2012 Server.
Administrator privileges are required for the user that
performs remote installations.
Remote Registry service must be started on the remote
system.
If the Remote Registry service is not started, the
installation receives this error message:

Attempting to connect to server server_name failed w

the following error: Unable to connect to the remote
One possible cause for this is the absence of the R
Registry service. Please ensure this service is star
the remote host and try again.

Disk space requirements

An NTFS partition.

NetBackup version
compatibility

The NetBackup client version that you install must be the

same or earlier than the installed version of NetBackup server
software. Later client versions cannot be used with earlier
server versions.
See About NetBackup mixed version support on page 12.

About Windows client installation methods

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

Installing NetBackup client software

About NetBackup client installation on Windows

Local installation

The installation wizard installs the client software only on the

computer where you run the installation.
See Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally
on page 101.

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, 2008
R2, or 2012 Server.
Also, a remote installation requires system administrator
privileges.

Note: You cannot install clients remotely from NetBackup

Windows servers to UNIX computers.
See Installing NetBackup Windows clients remotely
on page 105.
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.
See Installing NetBackup Windows clients silently
on page 110.

See About NetBackup client installation on page 98.

See About the NetBackup preinstallation Environment Checker on page 54.

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

Log on as administrator on the host where you want to install the client software.

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.

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ESD images (downloaded files)

Navigate to the directory where the images reside and run Browser.exe.

On the initial screen, select Installation.

On the Installation screen, select Client Software Installation.

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

On the License Agreement screen, accept the terms of the agreement and
click Next.

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 with the default

settings.

Custom

Select this option to install NetBackup with the settings

that you want.

Click Next.

This step applies only to Custom installations. For Typical installations, skip
to step 10.
On the Symantec NetBackup Client Destination Folder screen, you can
select where the NetBackup files are installed.
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.

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:

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At System Startup

Enable or disable the following options:

Ports

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.

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
account

By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup 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

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Abort install if a reboot is

required

This option determines how the installation 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.

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.

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.

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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 About Windows client system requirements on page 99.

Privileges

You must have administrator privileges on the remote clients

for the NetBackup installation to complete successfully.

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.

Restart 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

Log on as administrator on the host or the system server.

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.

On the Installation screen, select Client Software Installation.

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

On the License Agreement screen, accept the terms of the agreement and
click Next.

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About NetBackup client installation on Windows

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 with the default

settings.

Custom

Select this option to install NetBackup with the settings

that you want.

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:

Ports

Start NetBackup Client Service Automatically

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

On the NetBackup Services screen, provide the following startup account

and startup type information for NetBackup client services:

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Use the built-in

system account

By default, this box is checked so that NetBackup uses the built-in

system account. When this box is checked, the fields below it are
disabled.
To specify a different system account:

Terminate
NetBackup
processes

Click this box to remove the check mark.

Enter the account information in the following fields:

Username
Password
Domain

Check this box to prevent a restart while you 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 and your listener processes before you
continue the installation.
If you cannot stop your Oracle database, a procedure is available
that may let you install NetBackup with the Oracle database active.
More information on this topic is available.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH158276
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.

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.

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10 On the Symantec NetBackup Remote Hosts screen, specify the hosts where
you want NetBackup installed.

Destination Systems
Right-click the Windows Destination Computers icon and select from the
drop-down menu , or use the following icons:
Browse

Click here to search the network for the hosts where

On the Remote Destination Folder dialog box,

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 Remote Destination Folder dialog box,

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.

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.

Click Cancel to cancel the installation.

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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. Each computer that you
selected for installation contains its own installation log file. To view the log file
of a remote computer, open a Windows Explorer window, enter
\\<COMPUTERNAME>, and navigate to the InstallLogs directory.
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, refer to the following topics:

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See Installing NetBackup Windows clients locally on page 101.

See Installing NetBackup Windows clients remotely on page 105.
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

Insert the NetBackup installation DVD in the drive or navigate to the location
where the ESD images (downloaded files) reside.

In a Microsoft Windows Explorer window, navigate to the DVD drive.

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

Since the original source files are read-only, change the permissions for the
copied files on the hard drive to allow the update.

In the temporary directory, use a text editor to edit the silentclient.cmd file
so the script installs the client software as needed.

Run the silentclient.cmd script.

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
servers:

Start the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface.

Click File > Specify NetBackup Machines.

To display and change the

client properties:

Start the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface.

Click File > NetBackup Client Properties.

To display and change the

server properties:

Open the NetBackup Administration Console.

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.

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For complete information on client configuration, see the NetBackup Administrator's

Guide, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

About NetBackup client installation on UNIX/Linux

You can install UNIX/Linux clients either locally at the client computer or remotely
from your UNIX/Linux NetBackup server. To install client software remotely from a
UNIX/Linux NetBackup server, the client type software must first be installed on
the UNIX/Linux server.
Note: Macintosh OS 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/Linux
systems:
UNIX/Linux 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
7.6 client package (if the platform supports the product):

BMR Boot server

DB2

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 French, Japanese, and Chinese language packages
remain as separate add-ons. The process to install and
upgrade these products remains the same.

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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 users PATH environment
variable setting.

NetBackup-Java compatibility To initiate a backup or a restore from a UNIX/Linux client,

the following graphical interfaces are available:

Clients that are compatible with NetBackup-Java may use

the NetBackup-Java interface (jbpSA).
Refer to the NetBackup Release Notes 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 7.6 UNIX servers NetBackup client console
with the jbpSA command.
Clients that are not compatible with NetBackup-Java are
Macintosh OS X, IBM pSeries Linux, and FreeBSD.

About UNIX/Linux client installation methods

You can install NetBackup clients on UNIX/Linux 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.

See Installing UNIX clients locally on page 114.

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Remote (push) installations

You can "push" the client software from your UNIX/Linux

NetBackup server to your UNIX/Linux client computers.
The UNIX/Linux 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/Linux 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 - UNIX and
Windows. See the section Installing client type software
on a master server.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
See Installing client type software on a master server
on page 49.
You cannot install Windows client software remotely from
a NetBackup UNIX/Linux 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/Linux master server or a
media server.
The following remote installation methods are available:
See Installing client software with the ftp method
on page 118.
See Installing client software with the rsh method
on page 117.
See Installing client software with the ssh method
on page 119.
See Installing client software with the sftp method
on page 120.

See About NetBackup client installation on page 98.

Installing UNIX clients locally

The following procedure installs the NetBackup client software on a local computer.
To install client software locally on a UNIX client

Use one of the following methods to start the installation script:

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DVD

Insert the NetBackup UNIX Clients DVD into the

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ESD images (downloaded

files)

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Navigate to the location where the installation images

reside.
Enter the following command:
./install

When the following message appears, press Enter to continue:

Symantec Installation Script
Copyright 1993 - 2013 Symantec Corporation, All Rights Reserved.

Installing NetBackup Client Software

Please review the SYMANTEC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT located on

The client binaries represent the operating system versions where the binaries
were compiled. The binaries typically function perfectly on later versions of the
operating system. For example, HP PA-RISC 11.11 binaries also are used on
the HP PA-RISC 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.

Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

After the installation is complete, select Exit from this Script.

About remote installation methods for UNIX/Linux clients

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

rsh

Installing NetBackup client software

About NetBackup client installation on UNIX/Linux

See Installing client software with the rsh method on page 117.

ftp

See Installing client software with the ftp method on page 118.

ssh

See Installing client software with the ssh method on page 119.

sftp

See Installing client software with the sftp method on page 120.
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

By default, this operating system version does not enable

the Remote Shell daemon (rshd). Run the following
command to enable the daemon:
launchctl load -w
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/shell.plist

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To install client software from a UNIX master server to UNIX clients with the rsh
method

Start the NetBackup Administration Console.

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.

In the main NetBackup Administration Console window, do the following:

In the left pane where the master server properties appear, click the icon
next to NetBackup Management. The tree expands to show the available
options.

In the center All Policies pane, select the master server.

Click Actions > Install UNIX Client Software.

In the Install UNIX Client Software window, click on the appropriate client
names in the Dont install these clients list to select the clients you want to
install. Then, click Add >>.
The clients are moved to the Install these clients list.

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 on the client.
If the installation fails on a client, NetBackup notifies you but keeps the client
in the policy.

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.

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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

By default, this operating system version does not enable

the FTP daemon (ftpd), which is required. To enable the
daemon, run the following command:
launchctl load -w
/System/Library/LaunchDaemons/ftp.plist

To install client software from a UNIX master server to UNIX clients with the ftp
method

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:

To move software to one client at a time, enter the following command:

/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 have not set up a .netrc file, the install_client_files script
prompts you for a password for each client.

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

This client installation method is based on the usage of the SunSSH and the
OpenSSH products, which must be at specific version and patch levels. For more
information about these patches, please refer to the Symantec NetBackup 7.6
Release Notes.

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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

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 pane, select Sharing.

Select Remote Login to enable sshd.

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

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

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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

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 pane, select Sharing.

Select Remote Login to enable sshd.

To install client software from a UNIX master server to UNIX clients with the sftp
method

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:

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.

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/Linux client after initial server installation

You may want to add UNIX/Linux clients after the server installation if you forgot
to select one during the installation. You may also add a new UNIX/Linux client
type to your backup environment.
To install client software later, you must first install the NetBackup client software
onto the NetBackup server.

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To add UNIX/Linux client types to servers after initial installation

Use one of the following methods to start the installation script:

DVD

Insert the NetBackup UNIX Clients DVD into the

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ESD images (downloaded

files)

123

Navigate to the location where the installation images

reside.
Enter the following command:
./install

When the following message appears, press Enter to continue:

Installing NetBackup Client Software

Please review the SYMANTEC SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT located on

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/Linux client types that
you intend to install remotely from the server.

After the installation is complete, unmount the DVD.

Install the NetBackup client software on the clients you specified.

See About remote installation methods for UNIX/Linux clients on page 116.

Chapter

Configuring NetBackup
This chapter includes the following topics:

About NetBackup startup and shutdown scripts

About NetBackup server configuration

About NetBackup startup and shutdown scripts

When you install NetBackup, the installation script also performs configuration of
startup and shutdown scripts. Startup scripts allow the NetBackup daemons to start
automatically when the system boots. Shutdown scripts automatically terminate
the startup scripts at system shutdown.
The installation process copies the NetBackup startup and shutdown scripts to the
appropriate operating system location.
For non-cluster upgrades, any existing NetBackup related startup and shutdown
scripts are saved, and the newly released versions of those scripts are installed.
Table 7-1 lists the links for the startup and the shutdown scripts for the various
platforms that are installed during NetBackup installation.

Configuring NetBackup
About NetBackup startup and shutdown scripts

Table 7-1

NetBackup startup and shutdown script links by platform

Platform

Links

AIX

/etc/rc.netbackup.aix

The NetBackup installation script edited the /etc/inittab

file and added the following entry to ensure that the script is
called during a level-two boot:
netbackup:2:wait:/etc/rc.netbackup.aix

To shut down, add the following line to the /etc/rc.shutdown

file:
/etc/rc.netbackup.aix stop

FreeBSD

/usr/local/etc/rc.d/S77netbackup.sh
->/usr/local/etc/netbackup

HP-UX

/sbin/rc1.d/K001netbackup ->/sbin/init.d/netbackup
/sbin/rc2.d/S777netbackup ->/sbin/init.d/netbackup

Linux Debian

/etc/rc0.d/K01netbackup ->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc1.d/K01netbackup ->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc2.d/S95netbackup ->/etc/init.d/netbackup

Linux Red Hat

/etc/rc.d/rc0.d/K01netbackup
->/etc/rc.d/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc1.d/K01netbackup
->/etc/rc.d/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc2.d/S77netbackup
->/etc/rc.d/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc3.d/S77netbackup
->/etc/rc.d/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S77netbackup
->/etc/rc.d/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc6.d/K01netbackup
->/etc/rc.d/init.d/netbackup

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Table 7-1

NetBackup startup and shutdown script links by platform (continued)

Platform

Links

Linux SUSE

/etc/init.d/rc0.d/K01netbackup
->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc2.d/S77netbackup
->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc3.d/S77netbackup
->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc5.d/S77netbackup
->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc6.d/K01netbackup
->/etc/init.d/netbackup

Macintosh OSX

/Library/StartupItems/netbackup/Resources/netbackup
/Library/StartupItems/netbackup/StartupParameters.plist
/Library/StartupItems/netbackup/netbackup

Solaris

/etc/rc0.d/K01netbackup ->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc1.d/K01netbackup ->/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc2.d/S77netbackup ->/etc/init.d/netbackup

About NetBackup server 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 the
operating system must recognize these devices as configured before you can
configure them in NetBackup.
See About storage device configuration on page 17.
Use the following guidelines when you configure NetBackup:

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NetBackup Enterprise servers The procedures for configuring master and media 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 vendors 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 Clustered Master
Server Administrator's Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

For initial NetBackup server 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 129.

Configure Volumes
See About the Volume Configuration Wizard on page 131.

Configure the Catalog Backup

See About the Catalog Backup Wizard on page 132.

Create a Backup Policy

See About the Backup Policy Configuration Wizard on page 133.

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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 all of the NetBackup wizards and how to configure
NetBackup, see the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
See About storage device configuration on page 17.

Starting the NetBackup Administration Console

Use the following procedures to open the NetBackup Administration Console to
configure NetBackup. The Getting Started wizard guides you through the primary
configuration steps to make NetBackup function.
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
Administrators Guide, Volume I for complete information about all NetBackup
wizards.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
On Windows systems, if you clicked the check box Launch Administration Console
that appears at the end of NetBackup installation, you can skip this procedure.
To start the NetBackup Administration Console on Windows

Log on to the NetBackup server as the Administrator.

Click Start > Programs > Symantec NetBackup > NetBackup Administration
Console.

To begin configuration, on the Administration Console, click Getting Started.

The Getting Started screen appears and prompts you to begin device
configuration.
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 the operating system vendors.

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About NetBackup server configuration

To start the NetBackup Administration Console on UNIX

Log in to the NetBackup server as root.

For clustered environments, log in 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. For UNIX systems, log in as root.

Enter the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/jnbSA &

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.

Click Login.

To begin configuration, on the Administration Console, click Getting Started.

On the initial Getting Started screen, review the content and click Next.
The following screen prompts you to Configure Storage Devices.
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 the 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 configured your storage devices correctly for your operating system.
NetBackup cannot function reliably unless devices are installed and configured
correctly.
See About storage device configuration on page 17.
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 complete instructions, refer to the NetBackup Clustered Master Server
Administrator's Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
This wizard takes you through the following processes:

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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:
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 that are 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. The operating system must recognize the
robots as configured before you can configure NetBackup
to failover. For complete details about fail over
configuration, refer to the NetBackup Clustered Master
Server Administrators Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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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 (.)

See About the Volume Configuration Wizard on page 131.

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 standalone drives.
For complete information about volumes or volume configuration for standalone
drives, refer to the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
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

Standalone drives

Multiple drive types

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.

Specify the number of volumes for the device.

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

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.

See About the Catalog Backup Wizard on page 132.

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 a removable media that gets stored
off-site.

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 I.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
For instructions on how to configure a catalog backup in clustered environments,
see the NetBackup Clustered Master Server Administrator's Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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 7-2 describes the available backup types.
Table 7-2

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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Upgrading NetBackup
software
This chapter includes the following topics:

About upgrading NetBackup

About the NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal

About upgrading NetBackup

Starting with NetBackup 7.6, information about upgrades is no longer included in
the Symantec NetBackup Installation Guide.
Complete upgrade information can be found in the Symantec NetBackup Upgrade
Guide on the NetBackup Upgrade Portal. The portal can be accessed by clicking
on the following link:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH74584
See About the NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal on page 135.

About the NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal

The NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal contains the necessary information and
instructions for upgrades to version 7.6. The following is a link to the portal:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH74584
You must perform an upgrade to NetBackup 7.6 as described in the portal
documentation.
To help you plan and prepare for an upgrade to NetBackup 7.6, the following
describes the important information that can be found on the portal:

Upgrading NetBackup software

About the NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal

Catalog backup
Before the upgrade, a catalog backup should be created to provide a backup
of the catalog in case of a failed upgrade.

NetBackup Catalog Check (NBCC) utility for NetBackup 7.6.

Before the upgrade, the catalog should be checked to make sure that it is free
of any inconsistencies that may cause the upgrade to fail. If the NBCC results
show any catalog inconsistencies, you must seek assistance from Symantec
Enterprise Support for additional guidance.

Upgrade to NetBackup OpsCenter 7.6

The Symantec NetBackup OpsCenter Administrator's Guide provides important
notes for upgrading to NetBackup OpsCenter 7.6. This upgrade must be done
before you upgrade to NetBackup 7.6.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

Catalog cleanup.
Your current NetBackup catalog must be free of any inconsistencies that may
prevent a successful upgrade.

Upgrade to NetBackup 7.6

After the catalog cleanup and the NBCC results are declared as acceptable and
you have upgraded to NetBackup OpsCenter 7.6, begin the upgrade to
NetBackup 7.6.

If you have any questions or concerns about the upgrade process for NetBackup
7.6, please contact Symantec Enterprise Support.

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Removing NetBackup server

software
This chapter includes the following topics:

About NetBackup server software removal on UNIX systems

Removing NetBackup from UNIX servers

About NetBackup server software removal on Windows systems

Removing NetBackup server software on Windows systems

Removing NetBackup server software in a clustered environment

Removing NetBackup LiveUpdate from Windows systems

About removal of the Java Console state data from Windows servers and
Windows clients

About NetBackup server software removal on UNIX

systems
NetBackup removal procedures remove NetBackup completely, along with any
installed add-on products. Each procedure gives you the opportunity to save any
data that you want and to remove add-on products before you remove NetBackup.
Symantec recommends that you use the following order when you remove
NetBackup server software:

Save any data that you require.

This task is very important if you plan to reinstall NetBackup at a later date.

Remove any add-on products before you remove NetBackup server software.

Removing NetBackup server software

Removing NetBackup from UNIX servers

Remove the NetBackup server software.

See Removing NetBackup from UNIX servers on page 138.

See About NetBackup software removal on UNIX/Linux clients on page 153.
See Removing NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients on page 153.

Removing NetBackup from UNIX servers

Use this procedure to remove NetBackup from a UNIX server. You may also need
to reference other documents for procedures of specific tasks to remove NetBackup
successfully.
Use the following guidelines when you remove NetBackup from UNIX servers:
NetBackup relational
database (NBDB) location

If you moved the NBDB files in /usr/openv/db/data from

their default installation location, this procedure includes a
step that describes how to remove these files.

Clustered environments

Before you begin to remove NetBackup, you must remove

NetBackup from the cluster application. Follow the instructions
in your cluster documentation on how to remove a group,
then you can remove NetBackup.
You must remove NetBackup from each node in the cluster.

Alternate root path (Solaris

systems only)

If you identified an alternate root path in your NetBackup 7.6

installation, the process prompts you with the alternate root
path. You can use the pkgrm -R command from the
alternate root location.
This command applies only to NetBackup Solaris servers,
not add-ons, or clients.

HP-UX Service Guard

Clusters

If NetBackup has been configured to run as a clustered

package, you must also delete the following directory:
/etc/cmcluster/netbackup

PBX

When you remove NetBackup, PBX is not removed. You

must remove PBX manually. This procedure includes a step
that describes how to perform this task.

Warning: Do not remove PBX if your server uses other

Symantec software products that require PBX to run.
NetBackup Administration
Console

The NetBackup Administration Console must be closed when

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

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To remove NetBackup from UNIX servers

Log on as the root user on the server.

Perform a catalog backup.

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

Save all important data from any add-on products that you have installed.

Stop the NetBackup/Media Manager daemons with the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bp.kill_all

Identify any installed add-on products by using the following command:

AIX

lslpp -L

HP-UX

swlist

Linux

rpm -qa

Solaris

pkginfo

Seven add-on products can be installed on the server. They are:

SYMCfrnb
SYMCfrnbclt
SYMCjanb
SYMCjanbclt
SYMCzhnb
SYMCzhnbclt
SYMCnbsds

Remove any add-on products found.

For Solaris systems only, run the following command:

/usr/openv/volmgr/bin/driver/sg.install -deinstall
<pkg-install-root>

To unregister NetBackup from the VxUL master configuration that is stored in

the /etc/vx/vrtslog.conf file, run the following command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/vxlogcfg -r -p 51216

The -p option specifies the product ID, which is 51216 for NetBackup.

If BMR is supported and enabled on the server, remove the associated files
with the following command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bmrsetupmaster -undo -f

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10 To unregister all NetBackup products with LiveUpdate, enter the following

command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nblu_registration -r

11 If you moved the NBDB files from their default installation location, you must
delete these files manually as follows:

Navigate to the following directory where the NBDB files reside:

/usr/openv/db/data

Open the vxdbms.conf file.

This file contains a list of the database-related files and the path for each
file.

Delete each of the database-related files.

12 If NetBackup Fibre Transport is supported and enabled on the server, remove

the associated files with the following command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/nbftsrv_config -d

13 For the clients that support PureDisk, remove all PureDisk files with the following
command:
/opt/pdag/bin/uninstall.sh

14 For the clients that support MSDP, remove all MSDP files with the following
command:
/opt/pdde/pddeuninstall.sh -basedir /usr/openv/pdde/ -ostdir
/usr/openv/lib/ost-plugins/ -forceclean

Note: Be aware the preceding command is a single command which takes

three parameters (basedir, , ostdir, and forceclean), and two directory
parameters take paths as input.

15 To remove the NetBackup server package, run the following command:

AIX

installp -u SYMCnetbp

HP-UX

swremove SYMCnetbp

Linux

rpm -e SYMCnetbp

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Solaris

pkgrm SYMCnetbp

When the script asks if you want to remove the

installed package SYMCnetbp, enter y and press
Enter.

When the script asks if you want to continue with

the package removal using superuser permission,
enter y and press Enter.

16 Remove the NetBackup-Java Display Console by using the appropriate native

command as follows:
AIX

installp -u SYMCnbjava

HP-UX

swremove SYMCnbjava

Linux

rpm -e SYMCnbjava

Solaris

pkgrm SYMCnbjava

17 Remove the NetBackup Java Runtime Environment by using the appropriate

native command as follows:
AIX

installp -u SYMCnbjre

HP-UX

swremove SYMCnbjre

Linux

rpm -e SYMCnbjre

Solaris

pkgrm SYMCnbjre

18 Remove the NetBackup client by using the appropriate native command as

follows:
AIX

installp -u SYMCnbclt

HP-UX

swremove SYMCnbclt

Linux

rpm -e SYMCnbclt

Solaris

pkgrm SYMCnbclt

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19 Remove PBX with the appropriate native command as follows:

Note: Remember, you should not remove PBX if your server uses other
Symantec software products that require PBX to run.
AIX

installp -u VRTSpbx

HP-UX

swremove VRTSpbx

Linux

rpm -e VRTSpbx

Solaris

pkgrm VRTSpbx

20 To remove the /usr/openv directory, select one of the following methods:

Warning: The rm -f /usr/openv command also removes any add-on products
that are installed on the computer where you perform this command.

If /usr/openv is the actual directory, run the following command:

rm -rf /usr/openv

If /usr/openv is a symbolic link to that directory, run the following

commands:
cd /usr/openv
pwd
ls

Warning: Before you continue, make sure that you are at the correct location
and verify that the subdirectories are what you expect them to be. To help
prevent removing the wrong directories, the previous commands verify your
current location and list the files in that directory. After you verify the directory
location and its contents, remove the directory with the next commands.
rm -rf *
cd /
rm -f /usr/openv

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Note: Depending on your operating system, you may need to use the rmdir
command to remove the /usr/openv directory.
rmdir /usr/openv

21 For Linux systems only:

If you modified the startup and the shutdown scripts, run the following command:
/sbin/chkconfig --del netbackup

See About NetBackup startup and shutdown scripts on page 124.

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22 Remove the following startup scripts:

On AIX systems:

/etc/rc.netbackup.aix

On HP-UX systems:

/sbin/init.d/netbackup
/sbin/rc1.d/K001netbackup
/sbin/rc2.d/S777netbackup

On Linux Debian
systems:

/etc.init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc0.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc1.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc2.d/S95netbackup

On Linux Red Hat

systems:

/etc/rc.d/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc0.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc1.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc2.d/S77netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc3.d/S77netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S77netbackup
/etc/rc.d/rc6.d/K01netbackup
The following startup scripts appear only if NetBackup Fiber
Transport was enabled on the server:
/etc/rc.d/init.d/nbftserver
/etc/rc.d/rc0.d/K03nbftserver
/etc/rc.d/rc1.d/K03nbftserver
/etc/rc.d/rc2.d/S21nbftserver
/etc/rc.d/rc3.d/S21nbftserver
/etc/rc.d/rc5.d/S21nbftserver
/etc/rc.d/rc6.d/K03nbftserver

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On Linux SUSE systems: /etc/init.d/netbackup

/etc/init.d/rc0.d/K01netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc2.d/S77netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc3.d/S77netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc5.d/S77netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc6.d/K01netbackup
The following startup scripts appear only if NetBackup Fiber
Transport was enabled on the server:
/etc/init.d/nbftserver
/etc/init.d/rc2.d/K01nbftserver
/etc/init.d/rc2.d/S05nbftserver
/etc/init.d/rc3.d/K01nbftserver
/etc/init.d/rc3.d/S05nbftserver
/etc/init.d/rc5.d/K01nbftserver
/etc/init.d/rc5.d/S05nbftserver

On other servers:

/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc0.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc1.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc2.d/S77netbackup
The following startup scripts appear only if NetBackup Fiber
Transport was enabled on the server:
/etc/init.d/nbftserver
/etc/rc0.d/K03nbftserver
/etc/rc1.d/K03nbftserver
/etc/rc2.d/S21nbftserver

23 For AIX systems only:

In the /etc/inittab file, remove the following NetBackup entry:

/etc/rc.netbackup.aix

In the /etc/rc.shutdown file, remove the following line:

/etc/rc.netbackup.aix stop

24 Remove Symantec LiveUpdate components as follows:

If NetBackup is the only Symantec product that currently uses LiveUpdate,

run the following command:
/opt/Symantec/LiveUpdate/uninstall.sh -a

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If LiveUpdate is the only product installed in the /opt/Symantec directory,

remove the following files:
rm -f /etc/Symantec.conf
rm -f /etc/Product.Catalog.JavaLiveUpdate

25 To remove the NetBackup-Java application state data for the root account, run
the appropriate command as follows:
Warning: Do not insert a space between the slash character (/) and the period
or the dot character (.) of /.veritas. A space between these characters
removes all of your files from the root level and beyond.

To remove the NetBackup-Java application state data for the root account
for all releases, run the following command:
/bin/rm -rf /.veritas

To remove the NetBackup-Java application state data for the root account
for a specific release, run the following command:
/bin/rm -rf /.veritas/java/<version>

Where <version> is the six-digit NetBackup version number. For example,

NetBackup version 7.6 with no upgrades applied would be entered as
760000.

26 Inform NetBackup-Java users that they can remove their $HOME/.veritas

directory.
The $HOME/.veritas and the $HOME/.veritas/java directories contain
application state information, that is saved when the user exits NetBackup-Java
applications. The saved information includes table column order and size. The
process removes this directory for the root user only.
The common subdirectory in $HOME/.veritas/java/.userPrefs/vrts can
be removed.

27 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
temporary files

These files are removed with NetBackup.

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Individual user (cache) files

These cache files reside in the $HOME/.vxss directory.

Inform all users that they can remove this directory.
Files are generated in the /.vxss 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 /.vxss directory. These files typically have
a name that is consistent with a DNS entry for a network
interface, as in machine.company.com. Example
directory entries are as follows:
/usr/openv/var/vxss/credentials/machine.company.com
/usr/openv/var/vxss/credentials/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 vxss/credentials

For more information on Root+AB brokers, see the

NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332
For more information on NetBackup Access Control and
how to remove it, see the NetBackup Security and
Encryption Guide.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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About NetBackup server software removal on Windows systems

About NetBackup server software removal on

Windows systems
When you remove NetBackup server software, 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.

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.
Note: After an uninstall, some registry and some directory information remain
on a Windows computer. This behavior is by design, as these files may be in
use by either the NetBackup Authentication Service or the NetBackup
Authorization Service.
See Removing NetBackup server software on Windows systems on page 148.

Removing NetBackup server software on Windows

systems
Use the following procedure to remove NetBackup server software and NetBackup
configuration and catalog information.
To remove NetBackup server software and NetBackup configuration and catalog
information

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.

Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.

On the Control Panel window, do one of the following:

For Windows 2003 and earlier, click Add/Remove Programs.

For Windows 2008 and later, click Programs and Features.

On the Currently Installed Programs list, click Symantec NetBackup.

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Click Remove.
For Windows 2008/Vista and later systems, after you click Yes to continue,
another dialog box appears to inform you that PBX is still running.
Symantec recommends that you click Do not close applications. (A reboot
will be required.) to continue with NetBackup removal. PBX is stopped and
restarted automatically as needed for removal.

Remove the NetBackup deduplication user directory as follows:

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

Use the following procedure to remove NetBackup server software and save
NetBackup configuration and catalog information.
To remove NetBackup server software and save NetBackup configuration and
catalog information

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.

Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.

On the Control Panel window, do one of the following:

For Windows 2003 and earlier, click Add/Remove Programs.

For Windows 2008 and later, click Programs and Features.

In the Currently Installed Programs list, click Symantec NetBackup .

Click Change. This action lets you modify, repair, or remove NetBackup.

On the Program Maintenance dialog box, select Remove.

Clear the check mark next to Remove all NetBackup Configuration, Catalog,
and Log files to disable this function. (The box is checked by default.)

Click Next.

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
temporary files

These files are removed with NetBackup.

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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.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5332

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10 Remove the NetBackup deduplication user directory as follows:

Note: This step is necessary only if you upgraded to version 7.5 from a previous
or earlier version of NetBackup.
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 computers.
To remove NetBackup from a clustered environment

Follow the instructions in your cluster documentation for removing a group.

Remove NetBackup from each node in the cluster.

See To remove NetBackup server software and NetBackup configuration and
catalog information on page 148.
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

Select Start > Control Panel.

On the Control Panel window, do one of the following:

For Windows XP/2003 and earlier, click Add/Remove Programs.

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About removal of the Java Console state data from Windows servers and Windows clients

For Windows Vista/2008 and later, click Programs and Features.

Click on LiveUpdate and select Remove.

About removal of the Java Console state data from

Windows servers and Windows clients
The NetBackup Java Console stores state data on a per-user basis. This information
includes user preferences, toolbar locations, and related settings. After you uninstall
the NetBackup Java Console, remove the state data by deleting the following folder:
USERPROFILE_DIR\Veritas\Java\JAVA_VERSION

For roaming user profiles, USERPROFILE_DIR is %APPDATA%.

For local user profiles on Windows 2003/XP, and earlier, USERPROFILE_DIR is

%USERPROFILE%\Local Settings.

For local user profiles on Windows 2008/Vista, and later, USERPROFILE_DIR is

%LOCALAPPDATA%.

JAVA_VERSION is a six-digit NetBackup version number. For example, NetBackup

version 7.5 with no upgrades applied would be 750000.

Example:
On a Windows 2008 system with the 7.6 NetBackup Java Console previously
installed, and a local user profile policy, the Java Console state folder exists at
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Veritas\Java\760000.

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Removing NetBackup client

software
This chapter includes the following topics:

About NetBackup software removal on UNIX/Linux clients

Removing NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients

Removing NetBackup Windows client software

About NetBackup software removal on UNIX/Linux

clients
Use the following guidelines when you remove NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients:
When you remove NetBackup client software, PBX is not removed. You must
remove PBX manually. The client software removal procedure in this document
includes a step that describes how to perform this task.
Warning: Do not remove PBX if your client uses other Symantec software products
that require PBX to run.

Removing NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients

Use the following procedure to remove all NetBackup client software components
from a UNIX/Linux client.

Removing NetBackup client software

Removing NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients

To remove NetBackup software from a UNIX/Linux client

Log in to the client system as the root user.

Stop the NetBackup daemons by entering the following command:

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bp.kill_all

Identify any installed add-on products by using the following command:

AIX

lslpp -L

HP-UX

swlist

Linux

rpm -qa

Solaris

pkginfo

Three add-on products can be installed on the client. They are:

SYMCfrnbclt
SYMCjanbclt
SYMCzhnbclt

Remove any add-on products found.

To unregister NetBackup from the VxUL master configuration that is stored in

the /etc/vx/vrtslog.conf file, run the following command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/vxlogcfg -r -p 51216

The -p option specifies the product ID, which is 51216 for NetBackup.

To unregister all NetBackup products with LiveUpdate, enter the following

command:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nblu_registration -r

For the clients that support the PureDisk agent, remove all PureDisk files with
the following command:
/opt/pdde/pddeuninstall.sh -forceclean

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Removing NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients

For the clients that support the NetBackup-Java Display Console, remove the
console with the appropriate command as follows:
AIX

installp -u SYMCnbjava

HP-UX

swremove SYMCnbjava

Linux

rpm -e SYMCnbjava

Solaris

pkgrm SYMCnbjava

For the clients that support the NetBackup Java Runtime Environment (JRE),
remove JRE with the appropriate command as follows:
AIX

installp -u SYMCnbjre

HP-UX

swremove SYMCnbjre

Linux

rpm -e SYMCnbjre

Solaris

pkgrm SYMCnbjre

For native package clients, remove the NetBackup client by using the
appropriate commands as follows:
AIX

installp -u SYMCnbclt

HP-UX

swremove SYMCnbclt

Linux

rpm -e SYMCnbclt

Solaris

pkgrm SYMCnbclt

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10 Remove PBX with the appropriate native command as follows:

Note: Remember, do not remove PBX if your client uses other Symantec
software products that require PBX to run.
AIX

installp -u VRTSpbx

Debian

/opt/VRTSpbx/bin/vxpbx_exchanged stop
rm -rf /opt/VRTSpbx
rm -rf /etc/vx/VxICS

FreeBSD

pkg_delete VRTSpbx

HP-UX

swremove VRTSpbx

Linux

rpm -e VRTSpbx

Macintosh OS X

/opt/VRTSpbx/bin/vxpbx_exchanged stop
rm -r /Library/Receipts/VRTSpbxApp.pkg
rm -r /opt/VRTSpbx
rm -r /etc/vx/VxICS
rm -r /usr/share/man/man1/pbxcfg.1
rm -r /Library/StartupItems/vxpbx_exchanged

Solaris

pkgrm VRTSpbx

11 For all clients, navigate to the /usr/openv directory and proceed as follows:
Warning: The rm -f /usr/openv command also removes any add-on products
that are installed on this computer.

If /usr/openv is the actual directory, run the following command:

rm -rf /usr/openv

If /usr/openv is a symbolic link to that directory, run the following

commands:
cd /usr/openv
pwd
ls

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12 For Linux systems only:

If you modified the startup and the shutdown scripts, run the following command:
/sbin/chkconfig --del netbackup

See About NetBackup startup and shutdown scripts on page 124.

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158

13 Remove the following startup scripts:

AIX
/etc/rc.netbackup.aix

FreeBSD

/usr/local/etc/netbackup
/usr/local/etc/rc.d/S77netbackup.sh

HP-UX
/sbin/init.d/netbackup
/sbin/rc1.d/K001netbackup
/sbin/rc2.d/S777netbackup

Linux Debian

/etc.init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc0.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc1.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc2.d/S95netbackup

Linux Red Hat

Linux SUSE
/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc0.d/K01netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc2.d/S77netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc3.d/S77netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc5.d/S77netbackup
/etc/init.d/rc6.d/K01netbackup

Macintosh OS X /Library/StartupItems/netbackup/Resources/netbackup
/Library/StartupItems/netbackup/StartupParameters.plist
/Library/StartupItems/netbackup/netbackup

Removing NetBackup client software

Removing NetBackup from UNIX/Linux clients

Other clients
/etc/init.d/netbackup
/etc/rc0.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc1.d/K01netbackup
/etc/rc2.d/S77netbackup

14 For AIX systems only:

In the /etc/inittab file, remove the following NetBackup entry:

/etc/rc.netbackup.aix

In the /etc/rc.shutdown file, remove the following line:

/etc/rc.netbackup.aix stop

15 Remove Symantec LiveUpdate components as follows:

First, examine the following file to see if NetBackup is the only product that
uses LiveUpdate:
/etc/Product.Catalog.JavaLiveUpdate

If no entries in the file contain the string NetBackup, run the following
commands:
/opt/Symantec/LiveUpdate/uninstall.sh -a
rm -f /etc/Symantec.conf

Note: Before you remove the following product catalog file, make sure that
it is empty. The empty file size is equal to 0 bytes. If the product catalog
file is not empty, do not remove it because other Symantec products still
require it.
rm -f /etc/Product.Catalog.JavaLiveUpdate

16 To remove the NetBackup-Java application state data for the root account, run
the appropriate command as follows:
Warning: Do not insert a space between the slash character (/) and the period
or the dot character (.) of "/.veritas". A space between these characters
removes all of your files from the root level and beyond.

To remove the NetBackup-Java application state data for the root account
for all releases, run the following command:
/bin/rm -rf /.veritas

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Removing NetBackup Windows client software

To remove the NetBackup-Java application state data for the root account
for a specific release, run the following command:
/bin/rm -rf /.veritas/java/<version>

Where <version> is the six-digit NetBackup version number. For example,

NetBackup version 7.5 with no upgrades applied would be entered as
750000.

17 Inform NetBackup-Java users that they can remove their $HOME/.veritas

directory and portions of the $HOME/.veritas/java directory.
The $HOME/.veritas/java and $HOME/.veritas directories contain application
state information, that is saved when the user exits NetBackup-Java
applications. The saved information includes table column order and size. The
process removes this directory for the root user only.
The common subdirectory in $HOME/.veritas/java/.userPrefs/vrts can be
removed.

18 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.

Removing NetBackup Windows client software

Use the following procedure to remove NetBackup Windows client software.
To remove NetBackup Windows client software

If it is open, close the NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore interface.

Open the Windows Control Panel (select Start > Settings > Control Panel).

Select Add/Remove Programs.

Select Symantec NetBackup Client.

Click Remove.

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Chapter

Reference
This chapter includes the following topics:

Compatibility between Replication Director and NetApp plug-ins

Compatibility between Replication Director and

NetApp plug-ins
Replication Director in NetBackup 7.6 works with any version of the NetApp Plug-in
for Symantec NetBackup. See Table 11-1 to determine the extent of the compatibility
between the plug-ins.
Table 11-1

Version compatibility

NetBackup OSTPlugin
version

NetApp NBUPlugin version

Compatibility

7.6

1.1

Full compatibility for all of NetBackup 7.6

Replication Director features.

7.6

1.0.1

Compatible; allows NetBackup 7.5 Replication

Director features only.

7.5

1.0.1

Compatible; allows NetBackup 7.5 Replication

Director features only.

7.5

1.1

Incompatible. Does not allow NetBackup 7.5 or

7.6 Replication Director features.

Note: You must upgrade the entire NetBackup environment to 7.6 before upgrading
the NBUPlugin to 1.1. Upgrade all master servers, media servers, clients, and any
host which communicates with the NBUPlugin.

Index

A
about
Backup Policy Wizard 133
client installation on Linux 112
client installation on UNIX 112
client installation on Windows 99
file descriptor limits for UNIX and Linux 30
license key entry 22
Linux client installation methods 113
mounting NetBackup media 35
NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal 135
NetBackup catalog backup configuration 132
NetBackup Linux client removal 153
NetBackup Remote Administration Console for
Windows 86
NetBackup server configuration 126
NetBackup UNIX client removal 153
NetBackup-Java Administration Console 91
preinstall checker 19
push client software 48
remote installation methods for Linux clients 116
remote installation methods for UNIX clients 116
startup and shutdown scripts 124
storage device configuration 17
Symantec Operations Readiness Tools 14
the preinstallation Environment Checker 54
UNIX client installation methods 113
Windows client installation methods 100
Windows client system requirements 99
about NetBackup removal
on UNIX systems 137
access control
remove files 150
add remote servers
to administer from NetBackup Remote
Administration Console 90
add-on proucts
install 50
adding Linux clients 121
adding UNIX clients 121122

administer from NetBackup Remote Administration

Console
add remote servers 90
administering NetBackup
multiple versions 95
administration consoles
back-level support 95

B
back-level support
administration consoles 95
backup
online, hot catalog 132
backup policies
guidelines for creating 133
backup policy
backup types 133
create 133
Backup Policy Wizard
about 133
backup types
backup policy 133
barcode rules
cleaning media 132
bp.conf file
installation script 33

C
catalog backup configuration
NetBackup wizards 132
changes
in NetBackup 7.6 11
cleaning media
barcode rules 132
client installation
methods for Linux 113
methods for UNIX 113
methods for Windows 100
client installation methods
for remote Linux clients 116
for remote UNIX clients 116

Index

client installation on Linux

about 112
client installation on UNIX
about 112
client installation on Windows
about 99
client software
install locally on Windows 101
client type software
install on master server 49
client_config script 118, 120
clients
about remote installation methods for Linux
clients 116
about remote installation methods for UNIX
clients 116
adding after initial install 121122
loading onto server 122
pushing software to 122
cluster
private network 80
Cluster Administrator console
verify Windows cluster installation or upgrade 83
cluster group
configuration 81
install new 79
cluster group name 80
cluster installation and upgrade
requirements 71
cluster installations
post-installation tasks 82
cluster installations or upgrades
verify Windows 83
clustered Windows environments
install server software 73
compatibility
license keys 22
NetBackup-Java 113
configuration
master and media servers 126
NetBackup servers 126
configuration guidelines
NetBackup Enterprise servers 126
configure
cluster group 81
NetBackup catalog backup 132
NetBackup storage devices 129
NetBackup volumes 131
Windows client 111

configure catalog backup

guidelines 132
configure storage devices
for the operating system 17
configure window manager
for Java interface 50
NetBackup-Java compatible platforms 50
continue installation
after master server installation 43
create
backup policy 133

D
define
storage units 131
device configuration
guidelines 130
NetBackup wizards 129
Domain Name Service (DNS) 29

E
Environment Checker
about 54
run before installation 55
ESD images
for NetBackup 16

F
file descriptor limits
for UNIX and Linux 30
frequently asked questions
license keys 24
ftp method
install UNIX client 118
remote UNIX client installation 118

G
general requirements
UNIX server installation 29
Getting Started
NetBackup wizards 126
guidelines
configure catalog backup 132
device configuration 130
for creating backup policies 133
robot inventory 132
standalone drive inventory 132

163

Index

gunzip command
required for installation
UNIX client installation
gzip command
required for installation
UNIX client installation

29
113
29
113

H
hosts file 29
how to install
sequence for new installations 18
how to start
NetBackup Administration Console 128

I
inetd.conf file
installation script 33
install
add-on products 50
Java Windows Administration Console 91
NetBackup Remote Administration Console 87
new cluster group 79
install locally
client software on Windows 101
install locally on Windows
server software 57
install multiple versions of NetBackup Administration
Console
restrictions and guidelines 95
install multiple versions on Windows
NetBackup-Java Administration Console 95
install NetBackup clients
locally 114
install on master server
client type software 49
install remotely
servers 64
Windows client software 105
install silently
Windows client 110
install UNIX client
ftp method 118
rsh method 117
sftp method 120
ssh method 119
install_client_files script 119120
installation
methods for Linux clients 113

installation (continued)
methods for UNIX clients 113
methods for Windows clients 100
UNIX clients locally 114
installation guidelines
HP-UX systems 32
Solaris systems 32
UNIX clusters 33
installation restrictions
Windows client 99
installation script
bp.conf file 33
inetd.conf file 33
server installation 33
services file 33
inventory
robot 132
standalone drive 132
IPv4 clusters 79
IPv6 clusters 80

J
Java
interface 93
Java interface
configure window manager 50
Java Windows Administration Console 93
install 91
jnbSA 93

L
license key entry
about 22
license keys
compatibility 22
frequently asked questions 24
requirements 21
Linux client
about removing PBX 153
Linux client installation methods
about 113
Linux clients
installation methods 113
remove NetBackup 153
Linux systems
server installation requirements 28
loading client types onto server 122

164

Index

local installation
UNIX client 113
Windows client 101
local installation requirements
Windows client 100

M
master and media servers
configuration 126
master server
continue installation after 43
install client type software 49
software installation 36
media kit
description of contents 15
media server
software installation 43
methods
for Linux client installation 113
for UNIX client installation 113
for Winodws client installation 100
to administer multiple versions of NetBackup
servers 95
methods for administering
multiple NetBackup versions 95
mixed version support
NetBackup 7.x 12
mount DVD
NetBackup installation 35
multiple NetBackup versions
methods for administering 95

N
NBAC (NetBackup Access Control). See NetBackup
Access Control (NBAC)
NetBackup
ESD images 16
how to install 18
media kit contents 15
port numbers 53
NetBackup 7.6
changes 11
NetBackup 7.x
mixed version support 12
NetBackup Access Control
remove files 146
NetBackup Access Control (NBAC) 93

NetBackup Administration Console

how to start 128
of different versions 93
NetBackup catalog 52
NetBackup catalog backup configuration
about 132
NetBackup client software
add a UNIX client type 122
install locally 114
NetBackup DVDs 14
NetBackup Electronic Software Distribution (ESD)
images 14
NetBackup Enterprise servers
configuration guidelines 126
NetBackup installation
mount DVD 35
NetBackup LiveUpdate
remove from Windows systems 151
NetBackup media
about mounting 35
NetBackup media kit
about 15
NetBackup Product Improvement Program 19
NetBackup Remote Administration Console
configure server lists for 89
installation 87
NetBackup Remote Administration Console for
Windows
about 86
NetBackup scripts
startup and shutdown 124
UNIX 124
NetBackup server configuration
about 126
NetBackup server requirements
Windows client 100
NetBackup server software
about removal on UNIX 137
NetBackup servers
configuration 126
remove software 148
NetBackup storage devices
configure 129
NetBackup upgrades 135
NetBackup volumes
configure 131
NetBackup wizards
backup policy configuration 133
catalog backup configuration 132

165

Index

NetBackup wizards (continued)

device configuration 129
Getting Started 126
volume configuration 131
NetBackup-Java
compatibility 113
NetBackup-Java Administration Console
about 91
install multiple versions on Windows 95
remove multiple versions on Windows 96
NetBackup-Java compatible platforms
configure window manager 50
Network Information Service (NIS) 29
new installations
sequence 18
NTFS partition 52, 100

O
online, hot catalog
backup 132
operating system
configure storage devices for 17

P
PBX
about removal from Linux clients 153
about removal from UNIX clients 153
remove 138
remove from non-Solaris 138
ping command 52
plug-ins
NetApp 161
post-installation tasks
cluster installations 82
preinstall checker
about 19
preinstallation
about the Environment Checker 54
running the Environment Checker 55
private network
cluster 80
public network 80
push client software
about 48
push installation
UNIX client 114
pushing client software 122

R
remote
about installation methods for Linux clients 116
about installation methods for UNIX clients 116
systems
administering different versions 93
remote installation
about methods for Linux clients 116
about methods for UNIX clients 116
UNIX client 114
Windows client 101
remote installation requirements
Windows client 100
remote UNIX client installation
ftp method 118
rsh method 117
sftp method 120
ssh method 119
remove
server software in clusters 151
remove files
access control 150
remove from Windows systems
NetBackup LiveUpdate 151
remove multiple versions on Windows
NetBackup-Java Administration Console 96
remove NetBackup
from UNIX servers 138
Linux clients 153
UNIX clients 153
remove NetBackup software
about Linux clients 153
about UNIX clients 153
Windows client 160
remove software
NetBackup servers 148
requirements
cluster installation and upgrade 71
license keys 21
requirements for server installation
Red Hat Linux 30
restrictions and guidelines
install multiple versions of NetBackup
Administration Console 95
robot
inventory 132
robot inventory
guidelines 132

166

Index

robot types
locate supported 18
rsh method
install UNIX client 117
remote UNIX client installation 117

S
scripts
client_config 118, 120
install_client_files 119
install_client_files using ftp 118
install_client_files using sftp 120
install_client_files using ssh 119
sequence
for installations 18
server configuration
Windows 2003/2008 52
server installation
installation script 33
requirements for Red Hat Linux 30
server installation requirements
Linux systems 28
UNIX systems 28
Windows systems 51
server lists
configure for NetBackup Remote Administration
Console 89
server software
install in clustered Windows environments 73
install locally on Windows 57
remove in clusters 151
server software removal
on UNIX systems 137
servers
install remotely 64
silent installation on Windows 83
services file
installation script 33
sftp method
install UNIX client 120
remote UNIX client installation 120
Shared Storage Option (SSO)
storing device information 62, 77
silent installation on Windows
servers 83
silent Installations
Windows client 101
software installation
master server 36

software installation (continued)

media server 43
SORT
Symantec Operations Readiness Tools 14
ssh method
install UNIX client 119
remote UNIX client installation 119
standalone drive
inventory 132
standalone drive inventory
guidelines 132
startup and shutdown
NetBackup scripts 124
startup and shutdown scripts
about 124
storage device configuration
about 17
storage units
define 131
store device information
Shared Storage Option (SSO) 62, 77
subnet mask 79
supported robot types
locate for this release 18
Symantec Operations Readiness Tools (SORT)
about 14
system requirements
Windows clients 99

U
UNIX
NetBackup scripts 124
UNIX client
about removing PBX 153
local installation 113
push installation 114
remote installation 114
UNIX client installation methods
about 113
UNIX clients
installation methods 113
installing locally 114, 121
remove NetBackup 153
UNIX server installation
general requirements 29
UNIX servers
remove NetBackup from 138
UNIX systems
server installation requirements 28

167

Index

upgrade portal
about NetBackup 7.x 135
upgrade to NetBackup 7.x
about the upgrade portal 135
user permissions
user-directed operations 99
Windows client 99
user-directed operations
user permissions 99

V
verify
Windows cluster installations or upgrades 83
verify Windows cluster installation or upgrade
Cluster Administrator console 83
versions, determining NetApp NBUPlugin 161
virtual host name 80
virtual IP address 79
volume configuration
NetBackup wizards 131

W
Windows 2003/2008
server configuration 52
Windows client
configure 111
install silently 110
installation restrictions 99
local installation 101
local installation requirements 100
NetBackup server requirements 100
remote installation 101
remote installation requirements 100
remove NetBackup software 160
silent installation 101
user permissions 99
Windows client installation methods
about 100
Windows client software
install remotely 105
Windows client system requirements
about 99
Windows clients
installation methods 100
system requirements 99
Windows systems
server installation requirements 51

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