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dpx_99
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9 years ago
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Netbackup upgrade 8.0

Hello Experts,

I want to upgrade my master server [including media servers , clients] from 7.7.1 to 8.0.

Do i need a new license keys for it ? or i can use the existing installed license keys? or any other way to do this ?

Does any one upgrade to 8.0 ? Please share your experiences.

Thanks,

dpx

 

7.7
Windows Server (2003/2008)
  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    9 years ago

    If you have a valid , current NetBackup 'Entitlement', you can download the software and new license keys from MyVeritas.

    In the Licensing tab, select Entitlements.

    Drill down until you see NetBackup. 

    NetBackup 8 will be listed in 'Current Version' tab with 2 links next to it:
    'Download Software' and 'Manage Licenses'.

    About installation an/or upgrade:

    Be sure to read the Release Notes, Upgrade Guide and Installation Guide.

    There are new feature for which you have to prepare before you start with installation or upgrade.

     

  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    9 years ago

    If you have a valid , current NetBackup 'Entitlement', you can download the software and new license keys from MyVeritas.

    In the Licensing tab, select Entitlements.

    Drill down until you see NetBackup. 

    NetBackup 8 will be listed in 'Current Version' tab with 2 links next to it:
    'Download Software' and 'Manage Licenses'.

    About installation an/or upgrade:

    Be sure to read the Release Notes, Upgrade Guide and Installation Guide.

    There are new feature for which you have to prepare before you start with installation or upgrade.

     

    • Genericus's avatar
      Genericus
      Moderator
      9 years ago

      LOL, I went to download my 8.X software, and found my license was not active - we renewed in November, 2016.

      My license from 11/16/2016 was set to expire 11/15/2016 ( -1 days ), someone mistyped it.

      I had to open a service request to get the license updated, and now I am able to download my software...

  • Genericus's avatar
    Genericus
    Moderator
    9 years ago

    If you have already upgraded to 8.X - is there anything you wish you had known before you started, or anything that would make it easier? Like the /tmp size issue or environment variables from previous upgrades?