08-23-2015 09:39 PM
Hi
when starting new master server installation on win 2008r2 netbackup 7.6 after inserting the licnse key , choose destination to other path is greyed out, wierd.
it's new VM machine, could be disk wise? windows shows drive letter fine.
the real question I have is, can I p2v my old master server (also7.6) currently on phisycal machine via VM converter? or should I install as fresh and restore from catalog?
Cheers,
Itai
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08-24-2015 01:03 AM
I have seen this behaviour if you are running repair type of installation where it does not allow you to change install path. If this is a new installation then it is weired.. Can u please make sure that there is no Netbackup installation on this VM. Also if you have used template to create this VM, you can try to use any other template if you have as the issue may be with OS itself.
About P2V with Vmware convertor, I could not find a supporting document from Symantec. If you want you can confirm with Symantec by opening a support case.
08-25-2015 05:41 AM
If your master server is not clustered, and does not require any SAN connectivity then you should be ok - and it will be far easier if the IP addressing and subneting and routing is all remaining the same too.
No one can say for 100% sure that you will be ok - as it depends as much about how NetBackup reacts (and really it shouldn't care) - but its the Windows and other 'apps' which usually catch people out - i.e. will Windows and any other applications survive the P2V?
08-23-2015 10:12 PM
Did you start the installer with "Run as administrator"?
08-23-2015 10:18 PM
Tried it..same result
08-23-2015 10:19 PM
08-23-2015 10:26 PM
Strange.
You can P2V your master using VM converter by itself (not integrating with NBU BMR).
08-23-2015 11:21 PM
Thanks Marriane..so Riaan could be wrong ? no way of doing it you say
08-23-2015 11:24 PM
Marianne is referring to using NetBackup BMR P2V which relies on VMware converter to restore CLIENT from physical to virtual. You cannot use that to functionality to restore the master as the master is involved in the restore process.
If you use VMware converter by itself, you should not have any issues.
08-24-2015 12:19 AM
Sure...? I wish, read an article that recommend not to do so, is it supported by Symantec? VM converter is by far easiest way, don't need to mention it :)
08-24-2015 01:03 AM
I have seen this behaviour if you are running repair type of installation where it does not allow you to change install path. If this is a new installation then it is weired.. Can u please make sure that there is no Netbackup installation on this VM. Also if you have used template to create this VM, you can try to use any other template if you have as the issue may be with OS itself.
About P2V with Vmware convertor, I could not find a supporting document from Symantec. If you want you can confirm with Symantec by opening a support case.
08-25-2015 03:01 AM
First of all thanks all, it was Netbackup client installed , after remove works great, Secondly,Can I P2V master server via VM Converter
Marrianne wrote:
"You cannot P2V a master server.
P2V uses BMR technology which cannot protect or recover a master server."
is it also applies to VM conveter?
Thanks Again
cc:Marianne :)
08-25-2015 03:14 AM
Apologies - I missed the vmconverter part.
I was referring to NBU P2V that uses BMR technology.
08-25-2015 03:39 AM
so, no problem with P2V via VM converter to master server 7.6, I'm asking it with my loyer standing next to me
08-25-2015 05:41 AM
If your master server is not clustered, and does not require any SAN connectivity then you should be ok - and it will be far easier if the IP addressing and subneting and routing is all remaining the same too.
No one can say for 100% sure that you will be ok - as it depends as much about how NetBackup reacts (and really it shouldn't care) - but its the Windows and other 'apps' which usually catch people out - i.e. will Windows and any other applications survive the P2V?
09-02-2015 06:34 AM
Hi,
Done, thank you all for your help
via VM converter
backup ok and no bed vibes from server :)
havn't tried to restore yet :)
Regards,
Itai
09-02-2015 05:11 PM
First thing to say... is... "Well done!".
Next... Any tips / lessons for others? Things we should consider?
09-10-2015 04:40 AM
Well..no.. just stopped and disabled all policy's , ran VM converter (vm version 5.5) and after uninstalled all HP software , manually removed HP drivers and installed vm tools, reboot..and all is fine :)