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netbackup_toddl
Level 3
12 years ago

Can Windows 7 be used as a Media Server?

Hi Everyone,

I got a VM where Netbackup is installed. That VM is on OEL5. I was just wondering can I make my Win 7 64bit Laptop as a media server. I did that but when I click on property it comes up with an error:

"Configuring Settings of the following host couldn't be obtained:

hostname

The value for this option was missing"

I have installed Netbackup Client in this laptop and later on I executed below command to make sure the media server has been added:

nbemmcmd -addhost -machinename mylaptop -machinetype media -masterserver oel5 -operatingsystem linux -netbackupversion 7.5

 

Does anyone have any idea whether it is possible at all?

 

Thanks,

NT

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  • mph999's avatar
    mph999
    12 years ago

    Hi,

     

    No it cannot, NBU is only supported as a client in Win 7.

     From the 'SORT' website

    https://sort.symantec.com/netbackup

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    mph999
    Level 6
    11 years ago

    Chris makes a good point about the documentation, but SORT is a really good way to check these things also.  Overall, I find sort easier to understand, as sometimes the PDFs are not too clear.

    Thank you for the solution.

    Martin

  • CRZ's avatar
    CRZ
    Level 6
    12 years ago

    Keep this link handy (or the one in my signature):

    NetBackup (tm) 7.x Operating System Compatibility List (Updated June 24, 2013)
     http://symantec.com/docs/TECH76648

    As I type this reply, Windows 7 support can currently be found on page 23 and it's only listed for client support.

  • mph999's avatar
    mph999
    Level 6
    12 years ago

    Hi,

     

    No it cannot, NBU is only supported as a client in Win 7.

     From the 'SORT' website

    https://sort.symantec.com/netbackup

    sort.JPG