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oropher88's avatar
oropher88
Level 2
4 years ago

Netbackup client Debian removal

Hello there! So I'm upgrading NetBackup client, by removing the existing one, and install the new version. For my RedHat systems I follow this documentation: https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/...
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oropher88's avatar
oropher88
Level 2

Thanks for the quick answer!

As I can see in the documentation that you provided, there are some steps that needed to be take from the master\media server, but I don't have the privilidge over those systems.

Also I was advised to uninstall and install, thats why I am doing it so.

Nicolai's avatar
Nicolai
Moderator
4 years ago

Hi oropher88 

I agree with X2

You should team up with the Netbackup admin to use the automated tool for upgrading the clients.  Veritas made the tool for a reason :)

Start by asking for a non-admin access that will allow you to update the clients using update_clients script or vxupdate  - a netbackup admin don't like to provide the keys for the vault (just like a banker doesn't do).

Just my 2 cent.

Best Regards

Nicolai

  • davidmoline's avatar
    davidmoline
    Level 6
    4 years ago

    Hi oropher88 

    If you are not seeing any VRTS* packages, then you probably have an older version of NetBackup and should be looking for packages starting with SYMC*, which probably means you have version 7.x installed (there should be a file /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/version which lists the version). 

    Doesn't change what Nicolai and X2 have said, you should be able to upgrade without uninstalling first. 

    David