Environment NBU = 7.5.0.5 OS of NBU = Windows 2008 R2 (64bit) ESXi Server version = 4.1.0 Error

Would this TechNote have helped you? How to add Virtual Machine Server credentials using tpconfig command http://symantec.com/docs/TECH68837 Your error is not mentioned (and the command is written for UNIX instead of Windows), but it does say: This is useful when gathering information, or when GUI access is not available. ...and the command referenced appears to be the same one you used (although without a -requiredport switch, so I'm assuming you used the default).

Vmware credential validation failed. connect failed (-1)

Zahid_Haseeb
Moderator
12 years ago
From GUI I keep facing the same error which is:

VMware crediantials validation failed. connect failed (-1)

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I cross check below:

- host enteries on Esxi Server and Netbackup Server as well and both can ping each other via host name and IP Adress as well.

- Netbackup Server entry mentioned under below path.

- Now when trying to add the crediantials I keep facing the error under the below path.

- I used the below TechNote as well but no success.

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH170018

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- Via command line the above VMware crediantial validation successfully added. See the below for reference.

Resolution:

C:\Program Files\Veritas\Volmgr\bin>tpconfig.exe -add -virtual_machine VServer -
vm_user_id root -vm_type 2 -password **********

(VServer is the ESXi Server name, root is the ESXi Server user ID)

- After doing the below I successfully browse the VMware machines from the Clients tab under Netbackup policy. See the below for reference:

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As per my assumption It seems that its a bug.
CRZ
Level 6
12 years ago
Would this TechNote have helped you?

How to add Virtual Machine Server credentials using tpconfig command
http://symantec.com/docs/TECH68837

Your error is not mentioned (and the command is written for UNIX instead of Windows), but it does say:

This is useful when gathering information, or when GUI access is not available.

...and the command referenced appears to be the same one you used (although without a -requiredport switch, so I'm assuming you used the default).
Zahid_Haseeb
Moderator
12 years ago
C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>nbemmcmd -listhosts
NBEMMCMD, Version: 7.5.0.5
The following hosts were found:
server           NetBackupTest
master           NetBackupTest
ndmp             NetBackupTest
replication_host NetBackupTest1
virtual_machine 192.168.1.88
virtual_machine drvmware0
Command completed successfully.

I ran the below command

C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>nbemmcmd -deletehost -machinenam
e drvmware0 -machinetype virtual_machine
NBEMMCMD, Version: 7.5.0.5
The function returned the following failure status:
generic EMM SQL error (193)
Command did not complete successfully.

C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>nbemmcmd -listhosts
NBEMMCMD, Version: 7.5.0.5
The following hosts were found:
server           NetBackupTest
master           NetBackupTest
ndmp             NetBackupTest
replication_host NetBackupTest1
virtual_machine 192.168.1.88
Command completed successfully.

Now see the below error
RamNagalla
Moderator
12 years ago
are you able to telnet the 443 port from Master server to Vmwaer ESX server??

telnet <ESXi> 443
Zahid_Haseeb
Moderator
12 years ago
C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>telnet drvmware0 443
Connecting To drvmware0...Could not open connection to the host, on port 443: Co
nnect failed

But I can ping/ssh both to my ESXi
RamNagalla
Moderator
12 years ago
you require this port to communicate to discover the VMs and validations.

and also you require the port 902 if you use NBD transport..

check with your firewall team..if they are blocking the ports..

more details about the VMware ports details.

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/nuts-and-bolts-netbackup-vmware-transport-methods-and-tcp-ports
Zahid_Haseeb
Moderator
12 years ago
Nothing(firewall) included between both. The Netbackup Server is a VM and it exist on the ESXi Server which Netbackup not able to communicate

root@zahidhaseeb:~# nmap 192.168.1.230

Starting Nmap 5.21 ( http://nmap.org ) at 2013-07-01 21:28 PKT
Nmap scan report for 192.168.1.230
Host is up (0.00060s latency).
Not shown: 992 closed ports
PORT     STATE SERVICE
22/tcp   open ssh
80/tcp   open http
427/tcp open svrloc
443/tcp open https
902/tcp open iss-realsecure
5989/tcp open unknown
8000/tcp open http-alt
8100/tcp open unknown
MAC Address: 00:1C:C0:B0:07:89 (Intel Corporate)

Nmap done: 1 IP address (1 host up) scanned in 1.35 seconds
inn_kam
Level 6
12 years ago
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH130810

Verify the server(s) listed in the NetBackup Administration Console on the master server under "Host Properties > Master Servers > master server properties > VMware Backup Hosts"

The only servers listed here should be NetBackup servers performing as VMware Backup Hosts. If any Virtual Center Servers or ESX Hosts are listed here they should be removed.

The Virtual Center Server, or the ESX Hosts if there is not a Virtual Center Server in this environment, should be added in the NetBackup Administration Console under "Media and Device Management > Credentials > Virtual Machine Servers"

The reason for the Status 25 is that the validation request is sent to the VMware Backup Host's NetBackup Client Service. This port and service are not present on a Virtual Center Server/ESX Host and will result in a "cannot connect on socket" failure.

2. also check Add the proxy server host name to the NetBackup master server Servers list using the host name resolved by above post.

3.In the NetBackup Administration Console, go to:

NetBackup Management -> Host Properties -> Master Servers -> (double-click the master server to open)

In the master server properties, go to:

Properties -> Servers

In this list add the proxy server using either the fully qualified domain name (FQDN) or short name (as identified by 1 above). If unsure, add both.

Save this change, then stop and restart services on the NetBackup master server to make the changes take effect.
inn_kam
Level 6
12 years ago
Virtual machine server credential validation fails with MM Status -1.

Article:TECH180217 | Created: 2012-01-30 | Updated: 2012-01-30 |
Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH180217

Credential validation fails with Host connection failed (MM Status -1).

Article:TECH194983 | Created: 2012-08-15 | Updated: 2012-08-15 | Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH194983
Zahid_Haseeb
Moderator
12 years ago
"Host Properties > Master Servers > master server properties > VMware Backup Hosts"

Not able to see VMware Backup Hosts under Host Properties > Master Servers > master server properties