Restore a backup image while the catalog is lost

[hmazeh]

Lets say I have tape 01, which I backed up normal files on it. After I safe boxed tape 01, the site crashed. I had the opurtunity to install a new NBU 6.5, but the problem is I dont have my old catalogs. Is there a way to restore the files from tape 01?

[Yogesh9881]

As per your query i undersatnd you want to install only single tape (without catalog backup)

1> install NBU6.5

2> make proper connectivity for master/ media /tape llibrary

3> run device configuration wizard

4> Import above mention tape (tape 01) in to current catalog database as shown in below URL

http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH43584

5> now you can start normal NBU restoration as it was previous

6> take full catalog backup on other tape keep that media at safe place

[hmazeh]

Hi Yogesh,

Thanks for your reply.

Does this work even if I'm using another server? and other tape library?

Regards.

[Marianne · Accepted solution]

Have a look at the Catalog chapter of NBU 6.5 Admin Guide I  http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH52801

The Catalog section of the GUI allows you to Import expired backup images or images from another NetBackup server.

Allyou need is a tape drive in the new environment that can read the tape (in a robot or standalone).

[Yogesh9881]

As Marianne suggested, take a look on above URL which will help you to understand the importance & behaviour of NBU catalog.

however for your question,

Does this work even if I'm using another server? and other tape library?  --> YES