NetBackup Media Server Decommissioning Tool now for 6.5.3 to 7.0
Like to share and capture in the forum these recently published tools. These are being released to facilitate and I guess ease the task of decommissioning Netbackup media servers. (versions 6.5.3 • 6.5.4 • 6.5.5 • 6.5.6 • 7.0) Although the technotes already available are pretty straightforward, these tools/wizards seem to help identify areas throughout the NBU environment where you might be using references to the 'old server'. Available here at the Downloads page http://www.symantec.com/business/support/downloads.jsp?pid=15143 » NetBackup 6.5.x List of ALL utilities/ decommissioning tools available for use with Symantec NetBackup • http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/341273.htm Note: The decommissioning tool will be shipped as part of NBU 6.5.6 and 6.5.x future updates » NetBackup 7.0 Documentation and Download: How to use Symantec's NetBackup Media Server Decommissioning Tool for NetBackup 7.0 • http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/354756.htm Note: The decommissioning tool will be shipped as part of NBU 7.0.1 and 7.0.x future updates • Previous technotes with decommissioning procedures: What is the process for decommissioning a NetBackup 6.0 media server? http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/289139.htm What is the process for decommissioning a NetBackup 6.5 media server? http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/306838.htm
Netbackup VMware Backup - Windows Change Journal
If I am backing up VMware VM's using the FLASHBACKUP-WINDOWS policy type, with an OFF-HOST VMware type of backup (VRAY), then I assume the use of Windows Change Journal on the VM itself is of no benefit ? Any comments ? I am using CBT for the VM's, and performing FULL & DIFFERENTIAL backups. I have 'lots' of files on this server, and am looking to get the shortestbackup window possible. I am using a VMware Mount Host which is SAN attached to the datastore LUNs of the ESX5 servers. NBU 7104. Any Comments ? AJ
