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DPO
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4 years ago

NetBackup Auto image replication from 8.2 to 9.0

We have got a requirement to perform Auto image replication of Informix Database backups from Site A to Site B. Site A is running a lower version i.e NetBackup 8.2 where as Site B is running NetBackup 9.0. Are these compatible ? Will I be able to restore database images from destination Site B ?

We are using NetBackup 5240 appliances in both the sites . Site A is running appliance version 3.2 ie. NB 8.2 and Site B is running version 9.0 i.e NB 9.0

I was looking for a technote or support document but could not find it. Can you please share it if possible. 

  • I want to say yes, based on the compatibility matrixes found here:

    https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.100040093

    As per the 8.x and 9.x Software Compatibility documents:

    Other general rules for compatibility:
    • OpsCenter/OpsCenter Analytics must always be running the same or higher Dot-Zero or Single-Dot or Double-Dot release as the master servers in the environment.
    • All components (master, media, client, console, and agent) on an individual system must be at the same version.
    • Backup images created under an older version of NetBackup will always be recoverable with a newer version of NetBackup
    • A new feature may not be functional until the master, media and client are updated.
    • Administration Consoles cannot be at an earlier version than the NetBackup server version they connect to via the "change server" functionality in the console

     

    But I don't find anything specifically regarding AIR.