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[NBU 8.1.2.0] - Preinstall Netbackup client on VM Template
Hi everyone,We want to integrate NBU client 8.1.2 in a vmWare VM template.We have found these topics :- preinstall Netbackup client on an VM Template- Preinstall Netbackup client in a VM template (Windows / Linux)Do you know if this method is support...
GUI misreporting Current and Estimated Kb
I am running 8.1.1 on Linux.On certain duplications jobs (via SLP), the last copy, when it is running, shows an Estimated Kb, that is different to the Current Kb.Example - Estimated 561,615,152Kb, and Current is 1,552,359,468Kb.When I check the copie...
Resolved! MS SQL Server DB backups failing with "Error: Failed to query database metadata for..."
Our MS SQL Server DB backups scheduled in NetBackup were running successfully till few days back when they suddenly started failing.FYI... We're using the legacy/traditional "bch" script based method for taking DB backups as many of our SQL Servers a...
Resolved! Retention Period
Hi all!Just want to ask if there's any possible way to recover our data which is already reached the retention last December 27?The data stored in MSDP.Thank you in advance!
Some fixed TD unloaded media failed after its backup jobs ended successfully！
Just for sometimes, the same TD would unload media failed after its backup jobs ended successfully！In fact, the tape media had been unloaded because I found the corresponding drive was empty via robtest！Job detail:10/18/2018 10:27:24 - Info nbjm(pid=...
Resolved! Advice on using NDMP Accelerated backup or not
Hello Everyone, I am seeking for some advice on what should i be using to backup an emc Isilon using NDMP protocol. On this isilon i have millions of small files that i need to backup. About 70 % of those files are "cold files" but need to retain for...
Backups working fine but unable to restore even fromt he Master server
Folks, Here is a weird one I did my last random test for restores about 30 days ago, went in grabbed a random server, random drive, random folder and did an intgrity check all was great. Yesterday I went to do my checks and picked a different server ...
Resolved! Poor Performance on VmWare
Hi,we are experiencing a very bad backup performmance on our vmware environment. We are using NB 8.0 on virt. Masterserver and a 5240 Appliance as Media Server. The Media Server and vmware are connected via 20Gbit to our network. External hosts out o...
Re: SCCM automation using silentclient.cmd 8.1.1
**** Moved to new post from:https://vox.veritas.com/t5/NetBackup/SCCM-automation-using-silentclient-cmd-8-1-1/m-p/859877 @X2i tried what you suggested and its failed but this time its not installed only below is the logs 01-04-2019,18:40:45 : Command...
How to change the media pool of and assigned media (change volume pool)
Hi everyone.I have a case of Netbackup 7.6.1I need to change the media pool of an assigned media (Change to other volume pool).I know I can only change the volume pool of media when it is unassigned (does not contain any data on it). Please let me kn...
Reclaim space puredisk pool
We have mapped many volume group in RHEL to create large size of puredisk pool. so far we have utilized only 20% of space to store backup image and remaining are no use at all.We want to reclaim some of the space lets say 50% space from puredisk pool...
Resolved! Failed to configure AIR on NBU 8.1.2
Hi!My setup is,MasterServerA (8.1.2; RH Linux) with 5240 Appliance (3.1.1)MasterServerB (8.1.2 RH Linux) with 5240 Appliance (3.1.1)Trust relationship has been setup from Host Properties>Server of each Master Server.I failed configuring on Replicatio...
Netbackup Tape written report
Hello All,We require a list of tapes that have been written to in the last 24 hours alonwith the retention period.I see that the command mentioned below gives me this output, but without the retention period. \Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\admi...
Resolved! VM snapshot backup is failing with socket read failed, An existing connection was forcibly closed
Hello All,Greetings,Hope evryone had celebrated christmas and new year well.I am facing one backup failiure with below error. Please suggest what might be possible causes for this type of failure.tried below steps.Consolidationmoved VM to different D...
Resolved! SAN Client configuration - nbhba mode - Error #227: no entity was found
Hi,I want to configure SAN based backups for all Netbackup clients.I've the below QLogic cards installed on the media server,[root@nbu-media ~]# lspci | grep -i fibre03:00.0 Fibre Channel: QLogic Corp. ISP2722-based 16/32Gb Fibre Channel to PCIe Adap...
GRT restore from a Full DAG Exchange Backup
Hello,I have to do a TEST GRT restore from a Full DAG Exchange Backup.the Full backup working normally and GRT option enabled.the Backup destination to disk located on master server.the source and destination same server. "DAG01".Master server and CA...
Resolved! Not all resources are utilized in my SUG
Hi all,I have a storage unit group that has two storage units (one is LTO5 tape library with two drives, and the other is LTO6 library with two drives).the duplication to tape jobs write to the SUG, so it should utilize the 4 drives. and this is what...
VMware snapshot backup: nbd transport error Status 23
Hello,VMware snasphot backup is failing with error, ERR - Error opening the snapshot disks using given transport mode: nbd Status 23. We are using NBD,connectivity to vcenter (port 443) and esxi host (port 902) is working and master/media server can ...
Resolved! more than one tape in stand alone drive
Hi guys,I´ve been trying to find some information but is kinda confussion, I still have some questions I hope you can help me.My enviroment is like thisA) Windows server 2012 (physical) - Master Server - 8.1.1B) Windows server 2012 (physical) - Media...
Resolved! NetBackup and OpsCenter Analytics Custom Reporting
Hi all, good day!Just want to ask for your help regarding on your knowledge or thougts about NetBackup and OpsCenter Analytics.Here is the Scenario:1. We have NetBackup 8.1 which has a Backup Data for our Email for the last October.2. We have OpsCent...
