Is it possible to have a 7.6 client running with a 7.1 server?

[hellothere123]

Hi,

The 7.1 client doesn't seem to be installing correctly on Windows Server 2012 R2. Would it be possible if I install a 7.6 client and have it connect to a 7.1 server? Or would I need to upgrade the server as well?

Thanks. 

[Nicolai · Accepted solution]

Not supported at all.  

Master server need to be higher or equal to the Netbackup client version.  From 7.6 this rule has been softened at little - please see NBU 7.6.0.4 release notes - page  66

http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC7450

According to the compability Netbackup 7.1 doesn't support Windows 2012 either. Netbackup 7.6 client for Windows 2012R2 client has a seperate full installation that was provided in 7.6.0.3 

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH217835

[Marianne]

Not possible.

Client can be  'point patch' (release update) version higher than master, not major or minor release.

See Version Compatibility TN: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH29677