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Migrate backup images to new master server

Samzone
Level 2
Hi , I am planning to migrate an existing master server1 7.5.0.7 to a new master server2 7.6.1 in a window 2008 r2 x64bit server (two different master servers in the same domain with different name). I have 4 TBs long-retention backups in both tapes and disk in 7.5.0.7 , and will plan to migrate those backup images to a new master server2 in 7.6.1 environment. The old master server1 7.5.0.7 will be eventually decommissioned after all been migrated over. Q1: what is the best way to migrate those backup images over to a new master 7.6.1? Tape versus OST disk. Q2: If it is through tapes, can 2 different master servers share the same tape library? If yes, please advise on how? Q3: If it is through tapes, are phase 1 and phase 2 import required to allow the backup images are completely migrated over and stored in 7.6.1 catalog (Tech43584 )? Thanks! Old master 7.5.0.7 Window 2003 R2 x86 2 media servers 7.5.0.7 Window 2003 r2 x86 Connected with a IBM tape library EMC Data Domain Disk volume1 New master 7.6.1 Window 2008 R2 x64 media server 7.6.1 Window 2008 R2 x64 EMC Data Domain Disk volume2 Sammy
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SymTerry
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TECH31385 is a oldie but goodie doc that answers most of your questions. 

Short answer is, you can't change the Master server name. Changing the ip address is fine, but renaming a Master Server or Media Server should NOT be attempted without the assistance of either a Symantec NetBackup consultant or a certified consultant from a Symantec Consulting Partner.

on question 2, tapes can't be shared between NetBackup environments. It would be like one hand not knowing what the other does. Data loss would most likely occur. 

Now if your looking to start over, and make a new NetBackup environment from the ground up, you would need to do a phase 1, phase 2 import of every tape in your environment and all disk storage. This could take a long while depending on your env.

Symantec Consulting Partner would be the best and probably most cost effective solution for you.

Otherwise just migrate the same master to new hardware.

A Master Server can be migrated to new hardware using one of the following documented procedures:

  • Using catalog backup and recovery to transfer NetBackup catalogs between Windows master servers (TECH77447)
  • Using catalog backup and recovery to transfer NetBackup catalogs between UNIX or Linux master servers (TECH77448)

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SymTerry
Level 6
Employee Accredited

TECH31385 is a oldie but goodie doc that answers most of your questions. 

Short answer is, you can't change the Master server name. Changing the ip address is fine, but renaming a Master Server or Media Server should NOT be attempted without the assistance of either a Symantec NetBackup consultant or a certified consultant from a Symantec Consulting Partner.

on question 2, tapes can't be shared between NetBackup environments. It would be like one hand not knowing what the other does. Data loss would most likely occur. 

Now if your looking to start over, and make a new NetBackup environment from the ground up, you would need to do a phase 1, phase 2 import of every tape in your environment and all disk storage. This could take a long while depending on your env.

Symantec Consulting Partner would be the best and probably most cost effective solution for you.

Otherwise just migrate the same master to new hardware.

A Master Server can be migrated to new hardware using one of the following documented procedures:

  • Using catalog backup and recovery to transfer NetBackup catalogs between Windows master servers (TECH77447)
  • Using catalog backup and recovery to transfer NetBackup catalogs between UNIX or Linux master servers (TECH77448)