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mohamed_elfateh's avatar
mohamed_elfateh
Level 3
8 years ago

Migrate Netbackup Old Images to New Appliance 5240

Hi ,

I have Netbackup Version 7.6.1 installed on Windows Server 2008 R2 that play as Master and Media Server

i had Purchesd new Netbackup Appliance 5240 based on RHEL 

what is the best Way to migrate old backup images to new Appliance and demote old NB

 

Thanks in Advance

  • SYM-AJ's avatar
    SYM-AJ
    7 years ago

    Is this still a requirement ?

    Recently I migrated all of the images from a 5220 master/media appliance to a 5240 master/media appliance - using AIR 'through the back door'.

    The process sounded complex at first, but it turned out to be easy.  Worked like a dream.

    If you want details let me know.

    AJ

    • Marianne's avatar
      Marianne
      Level 6
      8 years ago

      Mouse thanks for that link. I was not aware of this utility.

      However, I don't think it will work in this instance.

      The first problem is that it will only work in the same domain.
      So, cannot be used to migrate between 2 different masters.

      The utility is also only migrating Veritas disk pools within the same domain.

      IMHO, consulting services will be needed to perform master server migration to new platform, as per this TN:

      DOCUMENTATION: How to migrate the NetBackup catalog information from one platform to another (UNIX to Windows or vice versa), rename a Master Server, cluster an existing Master Server, or merge multiple NetBackup domains.
      http://www.veritas.com/docs/000026956

       

      • Mouse's avatar
        Mouse
        Moderator
        8 years ago

        Marianne apologies, completely missed the point that the source is Windows

        I guess the way it may work for the OP, you could keep your Master functionality on Windows and just migrate backup images off to the appliance, making it a media server which is the cheapest option and can be done through the aforementioned Migration Utility. 

        Otherwise, as Marianne correctly pointed out, you need to re-platform NBU which needs consulting engagement fro NBU Catalog manipulation, you may need to reach out to your Veritas account manager to arrange this as it's not free and needs a qualified partner.

    • Marianne's avatar
      Marianne
      Level 6
      7 years ago
      Mouse wrote:

      The appliances come with a built-in migration tool called Migration Utility, I would suggest to have a look at it https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.v78528990_v121551700

      Update :

      The annoying thing is that these URLs are only valid for 'current' manuals.

      The procedure is covered in Veritas NetBackup™ Appliance Administrator's Guide

       So, for future versions, please search for the relevant topic.

      URLs for 8.x / 3.x: 

      About the Migration Utility  
      https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/75895731-125242395-0/v126471052-125242395

      Manage > Migration Utility > Configure Migration 
      https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/75895731-125242395-0/v126484687-125242395

       

      • SYM-AJ's avatar
        SYM-AJ
        Level 5
        7 years ago

        Is this still a requirement ?

        Recently I migrated all of the images from a 5220 master/media appliance to a 5240 master/media appliance - using AIR 'through the back door'.

        The process sounded complex at first, but it turned out to be easy.  Worked like a dream.

        If you want details let me know.

        AJ

  • t_jadliwala's avatar
    t_jadliwala
    Level 4
    8 years ago

    FIrst upgrade your netbackup to 7.7.3 or 8.0 because 7.6.1 is end of support life. Next target your existing job on the new appliance and you can manually transfer the images from old pool to new pool.