migrate master server

[Loris_M_]

Hi,

I have a master server netbackup 6.5.

I would migrate this master server to new hardware (virtual, now is physical) with different ip address and different hostname.

Which is the procedure?

1) install a new red hat

2) install netbackup (same versioni, and same patch level)

3) restore catalog backup?

thanks

Tony

[revarooo]

It is not supported to change hostnames on a Master server or to move from Windows to Unix for example. You would have to engage professional services to assist with migrating.

Please read this Technical Article: http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH31385

[Marianne]

You cannot change hostname unless you get assistance from a Symantec Cunsulting Partner.

See :

How to migrate the NetBackup catalog information from one platform to another (UNIX to Windows or vice versa), rename a Master Server, cluster an existing Master Server, or merge multiple NetBackup domains.
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH31385

Using catalog backup and recovery to transfer NetBackup catalogs between UNIX or Linux master servers as part of a hardware refresh
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH77448

One more thing - 

Please take note of supported options in this doc:
Statement of Support for NetBackup 7.x in a Virtual Environment:    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH127089

[Loris_M_]

thanks guys for your reply.

I can keep same hostname on new mastr server. Is more simply migrate?

thanks

L.

[Marianne]

Yes. Same hostname, different IP address is very easy to migrate. See TECH77448 for details.

Please read through the Virtual support doc as well before you make a final decision about virtual master server.

And this TN as well:

Key performance considerations for NetBackup 7.5 master servers 
http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH202840