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Itai's avatar
Itai
Level 4
9 years ago

create new master server

Hi

when starting new master server installation on win 2008r2 netbackup 7.6 after inserting the licnse key , choose destination to other path is greyed out, wierd.

 

it's new VM machine, could be disk wise? windows shows drive letter fine.

 

the real question I have is, can I p2v my  old master server (also7.6) currently on phisycal machine via VM converter? or should I install as fresh and restore from catalog?

 

Cheers,

 

Itai

7.6
Backup and Recovery
NetBackup
Windows Server (2003-2008)
  • GulzarShaikhAUS's avatar
    GulzarShaikhAUS
    9 years ago

    I have seen this behaviour if you are running repair type of installation where it does not allow you to change install path. If this is a new installation then it is weired.. Can u please make sure that there is no Netbackup installation on this VM. Also if you have used template to create this VM, you can try to use any other template if you have as the issue may be with OS itself.

    About P2V with Vmware convertor, I could not find a supporting document from Symantec. If you want you can confirm with Symantec by opening a support case.

  • sdo's avatar
    sdo
    9 years ago

    If your master server is not clustered, and does not require any SAN connectivity then you should be ok - and it will be far easier if the IP addressing and subneting and routing is all remaining the same too.

    No one can say for 100% sure that you will be ok - as it depends as much about how NetBackup reacts (and really it shouldn't care) - but its the Windows and other 'apps' which usually catch people out - i.e. will Windows and any other applications survive the P2V?

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  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    9 years ago
    In addition to UAC limitations (best to turn UAC off) check if there is a Veritas folder under C:\Program Files. There may be a leftover from a previous server or client installation attempt. You cannot P2V a master server. P2V uses BMR technology which cannot protect or recover a master server.
  • RiaanBadenhorst's avatar
    RiaanBadenhorst
    Level 6
    9 years ago

    Strange.

     

    You can P2V your master using VM converter by itself (not integrating with NBU BMR).

  • Itai's avatar
    Itai
    Level 4
    9 years ago

    Thanks Marriane..so Riaan could be wrong ? no way of doing it you say

  • RiaanBadenhorst's avatar
    RiaanBadenhorst
    Level 6
    9 years ago

    Marianne is referring to using NetBackup BMR P2V which relies on VMware converter to restore CLIENT from physical to virtual. You cannot use that to functionality to restore the master as the master is involved in the restore process.

     

    If you use VMware converter by itself, you should not have any issues.

  • Itai's avatar
    Itai
    Level 4
    9 years ago

    Sure...? I wish, read an article that recommend not to do so, is it supported by Symantec? VM converter is by far easiest way, don't need to mention it :)

  • GulzarShaikhAUS's avatar
    GulzarShaikhAUS
    Level 6
    9 years ago

    I have seen this behaviour if you are running repair type of installation where it does not allow you to change install path. If this is a new installation then it is weired.. Can u please make sure that there is no Netbackup installation on this VM. Also if you have used template to create this VM, you can try to use any other template if you have as the issue may be with OS itself.

    About P2V with Vmware convertor, I could not find a supporting document from Symantec. If you want you can confirm with Symantec by opening a support case.

  • Itai's avatar
    Itai
    Level 4
    9 years ago

    First of all thanks all, it was Netbackup client installed , after remove works great, Secondly,Can I P2V master server via VM Converter

    Marrianne wrote:

    "You cannot P2V a master server.
    P2V uses BMR technology which cannot protect or recover a master server."

     

    is it also  applies to VM conveter?

     

    Thanks Again

    cc:Marianne :)

     

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    9 years ago

    Apologies - I missed the vmconverter part.

    I was referring to NBU P2V that uses BMR technology.