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tapeadmin1
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14 years ago

vm.conf

What is the main use of vm.conf file in NBU ?

7.1.x and Earlier
Backup and Recovery
NetBackup
  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    14 years ago

    It is the media and device (volume) manager configuration file for the media server.

     

    Docs here

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH52878

    System Administrator's Guide for UNIX and Linux, Volume 2 (http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/290202.htm )

    Taken from the Guide / section on Netbackup configuration options:

    The /usr/openv/volmgr/vm.conf file contains configuration entries for media and device management. NetBackup may create this file, but if it does not exist, it must be created to add entries. 
    The NetBackup component reads this configuration file on the host where the component runs. The NetBackup component is a command, daemon, process, or utility. The host may be a NetBackup administration client or a server where administration operations are requested.

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  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    14 years ago

    It is the media and device (volume) manager configuration file for the media server.

     

    Docs here

    http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH52878

    System Administrator's Guide for UNIX and Linux, Volume 2 (http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/290202.htm )

    Taken from the Guide / section on Netbackup configuration options:

    The /usr/openv/volmgr/vm.conf file contains configuration entries for media and device management. NetBackup may create this file, but if it does not exist, it must be created to add entries. 
    The NetBackup component reads this configuration file on the host where the component runs. The NetBackup component is a command, daemon, process, or utility. The host may be a NetBackup administration client or a server where administration operations are requested.
  • Marianne's avatar
    Marianne
    Level 6
    14 years ago

    One entry in vm.conf that I always recommend is VERBOSE.

    If this entry is specified in vm.conf , all Media Manager components on the host are started with verbose logging enabled.  Media Manager logging will be sent to OS logs - syslog on Unix media server, Event Viewer on Windows Media server.

    For one, the reason for DOWN'ed drives will be found in the OS logs.

    More possible entries and their purpose in Admin Guide II (link provided by Stuart).