03-18-2012 11:19 PM
Hi, I have a question regarding SLP:
Can I set schedule for duplication in SLP?
I think in NBU version 7 it cannot be done. I would like to know if it can be done in NBU 7.1 or 7.5.
Thanks.
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03-19-2012 12:32 AM
Parameters can be entered into the LIFECYCLE_PARAMETES file , for example to make it run 'small' duplication jobs every xx minutes, however, I suspect you are talking about stopping the SLP until for example, the evening.
There is a parameter file that controls when the SLP will run a duplication, but this is not designed to be editted and it is not documented to do so.
The general way people control when SLPs run, is to deactivate them using the nbstlutil command, and then reactivate them when you want them to run. This can be done using either the unix cron command or windows scheduler.
Martin
03-19-2012 12:32 AM
Parameters can be entered into the LIFECYCLE_PARAMETES file , for example to make it run 'small' duplication jobs every xx minutes, however, I suspect you are talking about stopping the SLP until for example, the evening.
There is a parameter file that controls when the SLP will run a duplication, but this is not designed to be editted and it is not documented to do so.
The general way people control when SLPs run, is to deactivate them using the nbstlutil command, and then reactivate them when you want them to run. This can be done using either the unix cron command or windows scheduler.
Martin
03-19-2012 12:42 AM
Duplication happens automatically and will kick in soon after backup has completed.
You can see default parameters (that can be customized) in Best practice for SLP and AIR : http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH153154.
NBU 7.5 manuals are already available: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5138
You may want to add your vote to this Idea: https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/idea/ability-schedule-netbackup-lifecycle-policy-duplications
05-11-2012 10:22 PM
You may want to add your comments to this idea posted by Symantec employee:
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/ideas/storage-lifecycle-policies-slp-scheduling-windows-are-coming-help-us-finish-them
05-16-2012 05:12 AM
IIRC this feature is scheduled for the NBU 7.6 release, but it still can be controlled. You can use either cron or Windows Task Scheduler to enable and disable secondary operations on SLPs when it is not desired:
1. List SLPs:
a. nbstl -l
b. note down the name of the SLP you'd like to disable
2. Inactivate the SLP in question:
a. nbstlutil -wait inactive -lifecycle <SLP>
3. Activate the SLP in question:
a. nbstlutil -wait active -lifecycle <SLP>