Installing a New Media Server and Transferring the Media Server Role
Dear NetBackup experts,
Through this thread, I would like to document the installation of a new media server into an existing NetBackup infrastructure. In this case, the Master server, which currently also functions as a media server, will remain in the infrastructure, but a new media server is going to be added to take over the media server role.
Below is the procedure for installing media server software on a Linux server:
https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/doc/27801100-155313967-0/id-SF890399007-155313967#v13834504
Could you recommend any additional articles or guides that describe how to transfer the media server role from the existing Master server to the new media server?
Thank you kiyan Nicolai Will_Hunting for you contribution. Indeed, installing a Media server and transferring the role are two differents parts of the process. Therefore, here I would like to sum up my experience with the installation of the Media server. Transferring and managing role is to be part of the different thread.
Installing NetBackup Media Server Software on Linux
Pre-Installation Steps:
Check ulimit values:
Ensure the limit for open files on Linux is configured correctly:Edit the /etc/security/limits.conf file:
* soft nofile 8192
* hard nofile 65536
Reboot the system after making changes.
Refer to this guide for details - https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.100022164--------------------------------------
Verify semaphore values:
Adjust semaphore settings as per NetBackup requirements.
Refer to this guide for details - https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.100023842--------------------------------------
Run NetBackup services without root (optional but recommended):
After installation, configure the NetBackup services to avoid running as the root user.--------------------------------------
Disable SELinux:
Edit the /etc/selinux/config file and set:SELINUX=disabled
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Install required libraries:
Use the following command to install necessary packages:yum install libnsl
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Configure firewall rules:
Open required ports for NetBackup:firewall-cmd --permanent --add-port={1556/tcp,13724/tcp,10102/tcp,10082/tcp,111/tcp,7394/tcp} --zone=public
firewall-cmd --reload
Refer to the official documentation - https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/80731497-160406619-0/v124789605-160406619--------------------------------------
Test connectivity:
Ensure the master server and the new media server can communicate (e.g., using ping).--------------------------------------
Installation Process:
Follow the installation instructions provided in the official documentation: https://origin-www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/27801100-160159492-0/id-SF890399007-160159492Note: Be sure, which version of the Netbackup is compatible with the existing version of Master server
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Apply the latest patch:
Stop NetBackup services:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/goodies/netbackup stop
Run the EEB installer to apply the patch.
Restart NetBackup services.--------------------------------------
Add the Media Server to NetBackup Console:
Navigate to Host Properties -> Master Server -> Properties.
Add the new media server under Media Servers.
Verify connectivity between the Master and Media Server:Run the following command to confirm the EMM server connection:
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/nbemmcmd -getemmserver--------------------------------------
Update clients to use the new Media Server:In the NetBackup Console, go to Host Properties -> Clients.
Select all clients and add the new media server under Media Servers and Additional Servers.--------------------------------------
Most likely, it will be needed to add and implement new media server to the existing backup infrastructure like Storage unit etc. -> this could be covered in next threads.
