bpclntcmd -resync_host_cache documentation ?

[Michael_G_Ander]

Hello

Is looking for documenation of the -resync_host_cache option of bpclntcmd.

Have tried Netbackup7.6_Commands.pdf and searching symantec sites and the web, without luck

Regards

Michael

[Marianne]

I found these:

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH214830 
A bpclntcmd -resync_host_cache process is started by bpcd -standalone every 15 minutes ....

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/disable-or-shorten-lifespan-dns-host-cache 

So, not a user command and this is why it is not documented in Commands guide.

[Ananya_Bhattach]

There is some documentation on 'When and how to clear the host cache' here: http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH136792
As advised earlier we do not have it listed under the commands guide, thus we do not have any technical articles for it.

[Michael_G_Ander]

Thanks Marianne, wonder why I did not find that technote

Ananya, think the option should be descibed as it shows up when doing bpclntcmd -help, could be described with a caution that only Symantec is allowed to use this option.

[Marianne · Accepted solution]

Hi Michael 
I have learned to remove the '-' when I search Google for command options. The '-' is saying to Google to exclude/omit the word.
So, my search criteria in Google was:
site:symantec.com bpclntcmd resync_host_cache

My 1st NetBackup trainer taught me that if a command is not documented in the Commands manual, it is not supported and should not be used unless instructed by Support engineer.

[Michael_G_Ander]

ah of course the - issue when searching

Prefer things to be documented even if I can/may not use them

[Marianne]

You may want to suggest this in the Ideas section.... but.... don't hold your breath.... 

[Michael_G_Ander]

Based on my previous experience with Symantec and the ideas section I will not suggest it in ideas