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stwali005
Level 4
10 years ago

Upgrading Windows Server

Hi All, I have our old backup environment - running Netbackup 6.5.5, on a windows 2003 server. Due to an EOL project, this server will need to be decommissioned soon. When we require a restore fro...
  • Marianne's avatar
    10 years ago

    Other than importing all tapes, the only other solution is to get a Symantec Consulting Partner to merge the 2 environments.

    How to migrate the NetBackup catalog information from one platform to another (UNIX to Windows or vice versa), rename a Master Server, cluster an existing Master Server, or merge multiple NetBackup domains.
    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH31385

    PS:
    If you have a VM or Hyper-V environment, you may want to consider virtualizing the old master server, using same hostname as 6.5.5 master, just without devices.
    This will enable you to browse for backups, preview required media, followed by import of relevant media on media server in new environment.