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Can Windows 7 be used as a Media Server?

netbackup_toddl
Level 3

Hi Everyone,

I got a VM where Netbackup is installed. That VM is on OEL5. I was just wondering can I make my Win 7 64bit Laptop as a media server. I did that but when I click on property it comes up with an error:

"Configuring Settings of the following host couldn't be obtained:

hostname

The value for this option was missing"

I have installed Netbackup Client in this laptop and later on I executed below command to make sure the media server has been added:

nbemmcmd -addhost -machinename mylaptop -machinetype media -masterserver oel5 -operatingsystem linux -netbackupversion 7.5

 

Does anyone have any idea whether it is possible at all?

 

Thanks,

NT

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mph999
Level 6
Employee Accredited

Hi,

 

No it cannot, NBU is only supported as a client in Win 7.

 From the 'SORT' website

https://sort.symantec.com/netbackup

sort.JPG

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mph999
Level 6
Employee Accredited

Hi,

 

No it cannot, NBU is only supported as a client in Win 7.

 From the 'SORT' website

https://sort.symantec.com/netbackup

sort.JPG

CRZ
Level 6
Employee Accredited Certified

Keep this link handy (or the one in my signature):

NetBackup (tm) 7.x Operating System Compatibility List (Updated June 24, 2013)
 http://symantec.com/docs/TECH76648

As I type this reply, Windows 7 support can currently be found on page 23 and it's only listed for client support.

ontherocks
Level 6
Partner Accredited Certified

not possible frown

netbackup_toddl
Level 3

Thanks guys. I got my answer.

mph999
Level 6
Employee Accredited

Chris makes a good point about the documentation, but SORT is a really good way to check these things also.  Overall, I find sort easier to understand, as sometimes the PDFs are not too clear.

Thank you for the solution.

Martin