NetBackup on WORKGROUP

[Yet]

I would like to request for some idea.

I have running NetBackup 7.7 on a domain backing up mostly Microsoft applications (Exchange, SQL, etc) on that domain.

Due to some security reason, I’m thinking of putting Master Server out of that domain and into a workgroup, but still need to backup all clients (in the domain) it has right now. I think this is possible, I need to know,

• what area should I be focusing with in terms of communication
• can I migrate my current FQDN master server and Appliance media servers to a workgroup environment
• what should I do with current catalog & EMM database bearing a domain configuration

Appreciate any idea you can throw.

Thanks.

[Marianne]

You cannot change a NetBackup master server hostname.
Only certified consultant can do this at a hefty price.

If NBU was installed using FQDN, then changing from Master.FQDN to Master constitutes a hostname change.

You MAY be able to get away with adding an alias in the workgroup master's hosts file:
<IP-address> Master  Master.FQDN

No guarantees. 
Prepare a server in a lab environment (or VM) with above hosts file, use network/CIFS share or USB drive for catalog backup and restore.
See if EMM starts up fine after catalog recovery.

If not - get in touch with your local Veritas office for a list of Catman certified partners, then get a quotation and submit to your management.

[Yet]

Many thanks Marianne.

Do you mean backing up current NBU (domain) production catalog and restore it to new NBU (workgroup) lab envi?

[Marianne]

Correct. 

Just to test if my theory about the hosts file alias will work or not.

You don't want to change things in production and run the risk of breaking NBU...

[Yet]

I'll try this one, and let you know.

Many thanks again Marianne. :)