NBU Catalog Migrate from 7.6.1.2 to 8.1

[PratiqueManUtd]

Hi

We are in the process of converting a remote backup master to a media server of our main datacenter. Both are currently at 7.6.1.2. Following will be done as per the approved model:

1) Integrate Master Server "master2" as a media server to "master1"

2) Upgrade "master1" and all media servers to 8.1 (which will include "master2")

My concern is that post upgrade, will the catalog from my previous "master2" be available from import in "master1". How will I do restores?

Please provide your suggestions. 

[Marianne · Accepted solution]

1. Merging NetBackup domains require special consulting services, which include demoting one master to media server.
   See this TN for more info:
   

   DOCUMENTATION: How to migrate the NetBackup catalog information from one platform to another (UNIX to Windows or vice versa), rename a Master Server, cluster an existing Master Server, or merge multiple NetBackup domains.
   http://www.veritas.com/docs/000026956

2. You will need to upgrade master1 to 8.0 first, then upgrade to 8.1 or 8.1.1.
   Upgrade portal: https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000115678

[Mike_Gavrilov]

@Marianne is absoutly right. If you want to be able to restore old backup belong to master2 you need 2 activities:

1. Master servers merging

2. Demoting master server "master2"

or you can sacrifice master 2 backups and attache it to master1 as a media server :)

[PratiqueManUtd]

Thank you @Mike_Gavrilov. Yes, the end game is to make "master2" as the media server.