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12 years ago

how to purchase VMware backup log?

  • Are you asking what logs to look at for a vm ware backup ?

     

    IF so :

    1) Modify the following registry on the proxy server with a value of '3' to gather additional API information in the NetBackup logs:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VERITAS\NETBACKUP\CURRENTVERSION\CONFIG\BACKUP\
    Value: vmcloglevel
    Value type: DWORD

    2) Ensure the following log folders exist:
    VMWare Backup Host logs:
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpfis
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpcd
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpbkar
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpVMutil
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Veritas\VxMS\logs

    Media Server side logs:
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpbrm

    3) Replicate the issue

    4) Gather the extended logs from the folders in step 2, the job log (detailed status) and the job ID.

    5) Please obtain the following ESX Server side log:
    /var/log/vmware/hostd.log

     

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  • ... purchase VMware backup log ?

    Or maybe VMware backup option?

    If you need VMware backup option, you need NBU Enterprise Client license for each ESX server. The license is tiered per physical CPU in ESX server.

    Best to discuss licensing needs with your local Symantec reseller.

    If I misunderstood, please help us understand what it is that you really need.

  • Are you asking what logs to look at for a vm ware backup ?

     

    IF so :

    1) Modify the following registry on the proxy server with a value of '3' to gather additional API information in the NetBackup logs:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VERITAS\NETBACKUP\CURRENTVERSION\CONFIG\BACKUP\
    Value: vmcloglevel
    Value type: DWORD

    2) Ensure the following log folders exist:
    VMWare Backup Host logs:
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpfis
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpcd
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpbkar
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpVMutil
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Veritas\VxMS\logs

    Media Server side logs:
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpbrm

    3) Replicate the issue

    4) Gather the extended logs from the folders in step 2, the job log (detailed status) and the job ID.

    5) Please obtain the following ESX Server side log:
    /var/log/vmware/hostd.log

     

  • OK - major confusion here - you mentioned the word 'purchase'.

    I clearly misunderstood...

  • I'll happily sell you a VM log, how many would you like ?

    Tell you what, I will give you a 50% discount off my usual price just let me know if you want backup or restore.

    ;0)

    Martin

  • Hello Andreson,  did I answer your question or did I misunderstood you ?

    Were you looking to purchase VM or find what logs are needed to trobuleshoot VM or something else ?

  • Ah ok, then my post still stands.  Were you able to review it ?  Just in case here it is again :

     

    1) Modify the following registry on the proxy server with a value of '3' to gather additional API information in the NetBackup logs:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VERITAS\NETBACKUP\CURRENTVERSION\CONFIG\BACKUP\
    Value: vmcloglevel
    Value type: DWORD

    2) Ensure the following log folders exist:
    VMWare Backup Host logs:
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpfis
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpcd
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpbkar
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpVMutil
    C:\Program Files\Common Files\Veritas\VxMS\logs

    Media Server side logs:
    <install path>\Veritas\NetBackup\logs\bpbrm

    3) Replicate the issue

    4) Gather the extended logs from the folders in step 2, the job log (detailed status) and the job ID.

    5) Obtainand review the following ESX Server side log:
    /var/log/vmware/hostd.log
     

     

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