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CentBackup
Level 2
13 years ago

Netbackup Accellerator and Netapp

HI

We are looking at Netbackup to replace Backup Exec, Can we use the Accelerator to help backup CIFS data on a nas filers.

At the moment we use NDMP over Fiber Channel to tape, Is is possible to use the Accererator function with NAS CIFS data.

 

I know there is usally an agent tracking the changes, but on a NAS there would be no agent.

We don't have to use NDMP we have 10g connections to the filer.

 

I thought of things like mounting the CIFS shares as NFS mounts on the media server and installing the agent and backing up the mounts.

Trying to get a faster Syntethic/Accelerated backup from or NAS,

 

Our NAS id Netapp and EMC Celerra.

 

Thanks

Alan

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  • CentBackup's avatar
    CentBackup
    Level 2
    13 years ago

    HI

     

    Yes I have read all the info on this, but I don't see anywhere advice on how you would backup

    a NAS box from the likes of Netapp or EMC using the Accellerator option.

     

    Anyone else doing this.

     

    Thanks

    Alan

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    13 years ago

    I have never tried it, but it should be the same as Filesystem backup with Accelerator option selected. Only difference would be the Backup Selection - use UNC path instead of mount point / drive letter. NetBackup Client Service on the media server must be started as domaun user with sufficient access to UNC path.

    I take it that you are aware of supported Dedupe destinations for Accelerator?

    See 'Accelerator notes and requirements' in NBU Admin Guide I.