VM’s on NFS datastores

[Brits]

hi Team, 

If the VM's are on NFS datastore , what are the options we have to run the backup from Netbackup 7.6.0.3 ?

is it possible to take snapshot backup of the VM by using "create a snapshot backup policy" ?

Regards

Brits

[RiaanBadenhorst]

HI,

You can use VMware policy type with NBD transport.

[Brits]

Thanks Riaan, 

Does it also require to present the volumes to media server (Like for SAN based datastores, LUN's needs to present to media server) ?

Regards

Brits

[RiaanBadenhorst]

No not required. ESX server will provide the data across the lan.

[Brits]

ok. so in NBD transport mode ,do I need to install client agents on each client or its not required?

how the communication will happen...? ESX server will provide the data or vCenter ?

(I am new to netbackup , so just clearing my doubts)

[RiaanBadenhorst · Accepted solution]

Client installation only required for direct restore of files to the client (or sql, or exchange, etc).

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/nuts-and-bolts-netbackup-vmware-understanding-v-ray-vision-through-backup-process-flow 

After you've read the link above, use the guide below to configured.

http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC6461

[Brits]

hi Riaan, thank you for help.

The first link is not working. please check

[Marianne]

Try this doc: http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC6461

[RiaanBadenhorst]

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/nuts-and-bolts-netbackup-vmware-understanding-v-ray-vision-through-backup-process-flow

[Brits]

thank you for suggestion and help.