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callmebruce's avatar
callmebruce
Level 3
12 years ago

Data Domain Advanced Disk Pools?

I have a need to implement GRT backups in an environment without SAN disk at present. It has a Data Domain and we are currently backing up the catalog to a NFS share on the Data Domain which Netbackup sees as Advanced Disk.

Can I use this same kind of disk for Active Directory and Sharepoint GRT backups? Is it supported?

7.1.x and Earlier
Active Directory Recovery Agent
Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option
Agent for Microsoft SharePoint
Agents
Backup and Recovery
Granular Restore Option
NetBackup
Solaris
  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    12 years ago

    As per TECH187917:

    ** NetBackup 7.5 introduces GRT support for qualified Third Party OpenStorage devices. Please check the NetBackup Hardware Compatibility List TECH76495 for the current list of qualified OpenStorage devices.

     

    We see in HCL that GRT is indeed supported with certain DD models and OST plugin.

    Best to subscribe to TECH76495 - it gets updated about 3 times per month.

     

  • callmebruce's avatar
    callmebruce
    Level 3
    12 years ago

    Thanks all.

    We are running NBU 7.1 and upgrade to 7.5 is not an option but fortunately Advanced Disk NFS shares do work.

    A supported solution is being sought, but at least it is working.

     

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    12 years ago

    As per TECH187917:

    ** NetBackup 7.5 introduces GRT support for qualified Third Party OpenStorage devices. Please check the NetBackup Hardware Compatibility List TECH76495 for the current list of qualified OpenStorage devices.

     

    We see in HCL that GRT is indeed supported with certain DD models and OST plugin.

    Best to subscribe to TECH76495 - it gets updated about 3 times per month.

     

  • RLeon's avatar
    RLeon
    Level 6
    12 years ago

    It will work, but GRT on NFS is not officially supported, AdvancedDisk or not.

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH187917