08-28-2012 05:32 AM
HI
We are looking at Netbackup to replace Backup Exec, Can we use the Accelerator to help backup CIFS data on a nas filers.
At the moment we use NDMP over Fiber Channel to tape, Is is possible to use the Accererator function with NAS CIFS data.
I know there is usally an agent tracking the changes, but on a NAS there would be no agent.
We don't have to use NDMP we have 10g connections to the filer.
I thought of things like mounting the CIFS shares as NFS mounts on the media server and installing the agent and backing up the mounts.
Trying to get a faster Syntethic/Accelerated backup from or NAS,
Our NAS id Netapp and EMC Celerra.
Thanks
Alan
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08-28-2012 05:40 AM
08-28-2012 05:40 AM
Yes, it can be done.
See this blog:
08-28-2012 07:34 AM
HI
Yes I have read all the info on this, but I don't see anywhere advice on how you would backup
a NAS box from the likes of Netapp or EMC using the Accellerator option.
Anyone else doing this.
Thanks
Alan
08-28-2012 11:13 AM
I have never tried it, but it should be the same as Filesystem backup with Accelerator option selected. Only difference would be the Backup Selection - use UNC path instead of mount point / drive letter. NetBackup Client Service on the media server must be started as domaun user with sufficient access to UNC path.
I take it that you are aware of supported Dedupe destinations for Accelerator?
See 'Accelerator notes and requirements' in NBU Admin Guide I.