operating system backup

[A_M_Ash_]

Hi,

1-how to take operating system backup of (linux redhat ,AIX,and hp-ux) on symantec NB 7.0.1

2-i want to take this system backup while the machines are running

3-i want to know its impact on running machines

is this applicable if not is there is any alternative solution

and :
My Symantic Product Name: Symantec Netbackup
Product Version: 7.0.1
Operating System: HP-UX 11iv3

thanks

[Marianne]

Question: What is running on those systems? What kind of application and/or database?

Operating system can be backed up with ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES directive in backup selection, but this is not recommended for up and running databases.

NetBackup has various agents for databases. Recommendation is to use agent backups for databases.
In that instance, OS backup can still backup ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES, but with exclude_list added on client to exclude folders that contain databases.

[mph999]

1. Read all of this post ...

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/netbackup-basics-and-how-make-your-life-easier

To answer the question:

Create a policy in NBU.

Add the client to this policy

Add the directive ALL_LOCAL_DRIVES in the policy.

Perhaps use exclude list if there are filesystems you don't wnat to backup.

Effect on running  system - slightly more I/O whilst the backup is running.  If system is built well and not overloaded, you shouldn'd really noitce this.

To minimise effect, you could use a Full backup when the machine is not to busy (overnight perhaps or weekend) and then use incrementals during the week to only backup the changes.

You could also use synthetic backups to make a full from the incremetals (adds tyhem tother) with really running a full.  It's neat, but a bit more complex.

As per the link - ALL the answers as to how to do this are in the manuals. see Admin guide part 1.

Here is the unix/ link admin guide part 1

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH135524

martin

[A_M_Ash_]

hi,

first i want to Explaine something

all what i want is to find Method in Netbackup to take operating system backup image and then use bare metal restore it to any linux machine  ... ( something like ghost image in windows)

Now ,i am studing  a tool called bacula to do this task , but if i found any Method in NB 7.0.1 to do this better is ok

in the past i used to take data backup and archive using Symantec NB 7.0.1 , now i want to take system backup of machines (linux redhat , AIX, hp-ux)

[mph999]

NetBackup has an add-on product called BMR.  This will do exactly what you want.

 http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC5163

Martin

[A_M_Ash_]

Hi,

thnx Martin i will start to read the document then back to you again , but it is for NB7.5  and my NB is 7.1

[Marianne]

NBU 7.0 Bare Metal Restore Admin Guide  http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH127064

NBU 7.1 Bare Metal Restore Admin Guide http://www.symantec.com/docs/DOC3680

Links to ALL manuals can be found in 'Handy Links' in my signature.

[mph999]

Marianne has posted the link - for an overview, the 7.5 manual would be fine.

Martin

[A_M_Ash_]

Hi,

thanks marianne for the links i 'll start to read it

we have in my NB 7.0.1 SW  the attached pic view for BMR  if it can clarify more

[Marianne · Accepted solution]

Entire BMR config is too much to cover in a single post, especially when you need to protect different Operating Systems.

Symantec employee Mandar has posted 2 videos that will help you get started:

Link 1:

http://www.symantec.com/connect/videos/netbackup-bmr-701-release-windows-2008-client-physical-machin...

Link 2: 

http://www.symantec.com/connect/videos/netbackup-bmr-701-release-windows-2008-client-physical-machin...

For more info, you really need to read the manual and ask questions about specific points that you need clarification on.