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GlenG's avatar
GlenG
Level 4
10 years ago

Do I need a NBU Application and Database Pack for the master?

Our NetBackup licensing has been audited and Veritas is insisting we need a NBU Application and Database Pack license for out NBU master server.

 

I am not having any luck finding the description/features of a Master server license.  Anyboby have a link to the license details?

 

Thanks,

Glen

7.1.x and Earlier
Backup and Recovery
NetBackup
Solaris
  • Seth_Hollist's avatar
    Seth_Hollist
    9 years ago

    If you have any database clients, you'll need an appropriate license that matches the type of database. The license will then be applied on the master server (not the client).

    Your best place to get licensing descriptions is from your sales rep.

  • Michal_Mikulik1's avatar
    Michal_Mikulik1
    Moderator
    9 years ago

    Hello,

     

    myabe there is this basic misunderstanding:

    One thing is what a license key is intended for, and another thing is where appropriate license key must be physically stored.

    License key can be , for example, intended for Oracle/MSSQL/DB2 etc. backup on a client (which is , of course, generally different from Master Server).

    But appropriate license key must be physically stored on the Master , not on the Client.

    Regards

    Michal

  • Seth_Hollist's avatar
    Seth_Hollist
    Level 3
    9 years ago

    If you have any database clients, you'll need an appropriate license that matches the type of database. The license will then be applied on the master server (not the client).

    Your best place to get licensing descriptions is from your sales rep.

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    9 years ago
    Are you using any db agent in the environment with policy types such as Oracle, MS-SQL, MS-Exchange, DB2, etc? Without Application and Database Pack license on the master server, these policy types would not be available. This license is not required to backup the Sybase db on the master - it is backed up with CatalogBackup policy that is automatically included without need for additional license.
  • GlenG's avatar
    GlenG
    Level 4
    9 years ago

    I am running 7.0.1.  I expect to shutdown the server in the next 9 months or so.  That will end our use of NetBackup.

     

    GlenG

  • GlenG's avatar
    GlenG
    Level 4
    9 years ago

    Marianne,

     

    Thanks, maybe I need to send them a report showing all the policies and their "types".

     

    Thanks again for the clue,

    GlenG

  • GlenG's avatar
    GlenG
    Level 4
    9 years ago

    Seth,

     

    I agree with the "sales rep" plan but with all the recent changes - and changes at the vendor we use - I am having touble finding anyone that knows much about it.

     

    Thanks,

    GlenG

  • RiaanBadenhorst's avatar
    RiaanBadenhorst
    Level 6
    9 years ago

    Version is irrelevant, you've never ever needed to add a db/app pack for the master. That's just nuts, its like selling you the server license and then saying you can't protect the most critical component, the catalog, if you don't buy the additional license. If a Veritas employee told you this he should not have the right to work there.

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    9 years ago
    Please forward the link to this discussion to the Veritas employee who told you that you need Db license on the master...
  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    9 years ago
    This is what I was trying to say on 11 Dec. https://www.veritas.com/community/forums/do-i-need-nbu-application-and-database-pack-master#comment-11508801