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perez_cmz
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11 years ago

Synthetic backups and OpenVMS images

Is it possible to perform synthetic backups with standard backup policies, backing up OpenVMS systems ?

The backup selection for these policies contains multiple lines likes these.

N3S200:/ignore=interlock

  • Yes - Page 19 in the Symantec NetBackup User's Guide for OpenVMS

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC4238

    Take a look at page 23 regarding the use of ignore.

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  • Yes - Page 19 in the Symantec NetBackup User's Guide for OpenVMS

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC4238

    Take a look at page 23 regarding the use of ignore.

  • Page 19 states using a "Frequency" schedule type in the schedule.

    Do I have to use "Frequency" or can I use "Calendar" ?

  • Calendar sould be fine. Just remember to have 4 incrementals before starting a synthetic full.

    This is not mentioned in the OpenVMS guide, but mentioned in the Netbackup Admin guide.