05-16-2013 05:28 AM
So, did I miss the release of NetBackup 7.5.0.6 ??
If so, could you please point me in the correct direction. I tried all my normal tricks and couldn't find it.
If NOT, ARGH !! Windows 2012 has been out for what, like a YEAR now, and I still can't back it up?? Where's the "90 day" promise?
Thanks for any info.
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05-16-2013 06:26 AM
Pretty much the same - register through symbeta and if accepted you will have access to the 7.6 beta version (which will do verything for a 2012 client) of have the special 7.1.0.4 binary which is supported for 2012 servers but just does flat files (no system state etc.)
05-16-2013 11:57 AM
7.6 beta is not supported within a working environment.
On the other hand, the special version of 7.1.0.4 is supported.
05-21-2013 02:18 PM
Use UNC path, not drive letter.
Also check that NBU Client Service is started with Domain admin account with sufficient permissions.
See Backup Network Drives in NBU Admin Guide I.
05-16-2013 05:47 AM
You havent missed anything Lynne - it just hasn't been released yet!
"Soon" they say - but no date
People are using the 7.1.0.4 beta installer or the 7.6 Beta for thei clients at the moment by the looks of it
05-16-2013 05:50 AM
Mark, you ALWAYS come through :)
What's a "7.1.0.4 beta installer"?? Is that better than registering for the 7.6 Beta?
05-16-2013 05:52 AM
test 7.6 beta from the link below
05-16-2013 06:26 AM
Pretty much the same - register through symbeta and if accepted you will have access to the 7.6 beta version (which will do verything for a 2012 client) of have the special 7.1.0.4 binary which is supported for 2012 servers but just does flat files (no system state etc.)
05-16-2013 06:28 AM
The other promise they made when the new CEO came in was not to release software until they were really happy with it - I guess that over rides the general 90 day rule these days!
One other thing - which is not supported - if your 2012 server is in VMWare I am told a vSphere API backup does it perfectly! - just not supported!
05-16-2013 11:41 AM
Thanks again, folks.. maybe you're correct about "Dueling Promises"...
yeah, these are physical servers... i created me a symbeta account .. can't decide between the beta and that 7.1.0.4 special installer.
05-16-2013 11:57 AM
7.6 beta is not supported within a working environment.
On the other hand, the special version of 7.1.0.4 is supported.
05-16-2013 12:03 PM
AHA !! That's one way to decide. Thanks, Stefanos...
05-21-2013 12:34 PM
Well, I'm waiting for my 7.1.0.4 beta installer .... I was supposesd to put in a request at "Symbeta", right?
Also, in the meantime, I thought I'd use the work-around "mount drive on non-2012 system" because I want to restore something. But neither NetBackup nor the BAR is seeing the drive mounted from the 2012 system onto a non-2012 one. (in this case a "Z" drive)
Again, i feel like i'm missing something.
05-21-2013 02:18 PM
Use UNC path, not drive letter.
Also check that NBU Client Service is started with Domain admin account with sufficient permissions.
See Backup Network Drives in NBU Admin Guide I.
05-23-2013 05:20 AM
you can ask symc SE,they should know netbackup 7.5.0.6 release plan.
05-23-2013 10:27 AM
AHA!! UNC, that did it in conjunction with giving sufficient permissions.. thanks, Marianne. PERFECT
05-24-2013 01:53 PM
And i just got the 7.1.0.4 beta installer downloaded and installed, and have sucessfully backed up files on my 2012 server.
THANKS all.
06-24-2013 09:46 AM
Netbackup 7.5.0.6 release; you can download here:
http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH204652&key=15143&basecat=DOWNLOAD... -- for windows x64