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nesmac_bpm
Level 3
6 years ago

Netbackup Platform Base Limited licensing

Hi there, I have just saw the "Netbackup 8.1.2 Licensing Guide" and realize that Platform Base Limited license includes Ent Client, is that right? So now we can backup VMware with this license? I th...
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NetBackup 8.1.2
  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    6 years ago

    I am too finding the NBU 8.1.2 Licensing Guide confusing. 

    As from 8.0, Microsoft db/app agents are included in Limited Edition. Extract from 8.0 doc:
    For customers who purchase NetBackup Platform Base – Limited Edition, Microsoft agents are now included in the base offering at no additional charge.

    Unfortunately the 8.1.2 doc mentions none of this. 

    My assumption is that Microsoft agents are still included, and that anything else (like Oracle) needs the App & DB Addon. 

    Enterprise Client was also included in 8.0. 
    Screenshot from 8.0 Licensing Guide: 

     

    Best if you get hold of your local SE to clarify any uncertainties. 

Marianne's avatar
Marianne
Level 6
6 years ago

I am too finding the NBU 8.1.2 Licensing Guide confusing. 

As from 8.0, Microsoft db/app agents are included in Limited Edition. Extract from 8.0 doc:
For customers who purchase NetBackup Platform Base – Limited Edition, Microsoft agents are now included in the base offering at no additional charge.

Unfortunately the 8.1.2 doc mentions none of this. 

My assumption is that Microsoft agents are still included, and that anything else (like Oracle) needs the App & DB Addon. 

Enterprise Client was also included in 8.0. 
Screenshot from 8.0 Licensing Guide: 

 

Best if you get hold of your local SE to clarify any uncertainties. 

  • nesmac_bpm's avatar
    nesmac_bpm
    Level 3
    6 years ago

    Thanks for your reply Marianne!