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Jaap_Hartog's avatar
Jaap_Hartog
Level 4
8 years ago

Migration to another domain

Hello community,

we have a Netbackup-configuration that comprises of a separate master- and media server and a library.

Our backup-scope comprises:
-NDMP (from our NAS)
-VM's (from our NAS) that are controlled by EsXi-servers and managed with VCenter.
-Physical Windows Servers
All servers run on Windows, by the way.

We need to migrate with everything (servers/PC's/user-accounts) to another domain, so the old domain can be switched off in a few months.
Several servers have already been migrated and now we face the task of migrating our Netbackup-servers.
Can we just go ahead with it or are there specific measures to be taken ?
I have already seen similar posts in which was advised to look at:
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH58218 and http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH38988 , but they are dead-end streets, and I cannot find anything of the kind here at Veritas.

Please advise,

Kind regards,

Jaap

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  • Michael_G_Ander's avatar
    Michael_G_Ander
    Level 6
    8 years ago

    Would advise against  moving the Netbackup servers to a new domain/subnet as it is not a trivial exercise.

    It is better to use the supported solutions like AIR if you using depulication or/and import of tapes.

    If you really need to move the Netbackup servers from one domain/subnet to another, get Veritas to help you so you have a supported system after the move.

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    8 years ago

    Will the migration involve hostname change?
    Or can the same hostname be kept?
    Was NBU installed as shortname (e.g. Master) or as FQDN (e.g. Master.dom1)?

    If hostname cannot stay exactly the same, you will need consulting services to assist with the migration.

    See :

    DOCUMENTATION: How to migrate the NetBackup catalog information from one platform to another (UNIX to Windows or vice versa), rename a Master Server, cluster an existing Master Server, or merge multiple NetBackup domains.
    http://www.veritas.com/docs/000026956

     

    • Jaap_Hartog's avatar
      Jaap_Hartog
      Level 4
      8 years ago

      Marianne,

      the last installation of the master- and media server has been done for us by a consultant, so I do not 
      know whether NBU was installed as a shortname or FQDN.
      How can I see which method has been used ?

      The hostname will remain the same (of course will the FQDN change because of the domain-transition)

      Jaap

      • Marianne's avatar
        Marianne
        Level 6
        8 years ago

        Run these commands on the master:

        nbemmcmd -listhosts -verbose

        nbemmcmd -getemmserver