If youve enabled cross mount points then while the netbackup is busy backing up, it will find usr and reason that cross mount points is enabled so it should cross the boundary and back usr up too. The netbackup client must be installed on a system with windows xp service pack 1 or later. Hey gang, has anyone had any difficulty with veritas natbackup 4. I read the admin manual regarding follow nfs and cross mount points i expected that by creating a policy, selecting both options, and specifying the nfs mounted filesystem in the backup s. The cross mount points policy attribute applies only to certain policy types and. These volumes are backed up by the netbackup software. Veritas netbackup backup, archive, and restore getting started.
Cross mount points policy attribute the cross mount points attribute controls whether netbackup crosses file system boundaries to back up or archive all files and directories in the selected path. This article describes how to create volume mount points on a server cluster in windows server 2008 by using the ntfs volume mount points functionality. Before attempting to restart the pbx service, ensure all such dependent services stopping pbx. The licensed software and documentation are deemed to be commercial. Backups follow mount points by default, backing up both the configuration and the data on the mounted volume.
In disk manager, rightclick the partition or volume where you want to assign the mount point folder path. Symantec netbackup veritas netbackup is a backup and recovery software suite designed for enterprise users. I did a test restore after the initial install, after which i simply monitored the output codes daily. Using fastback mount and veritas netbackup windows only ibm. The following tables list netbackup 5200 series and 5300 series release versions, the appliance models supported with each version, the associated netbackup appliance software version, and the netbackup release version on which it is based.
When to use mount points for windows servers techrepublic. Backup on solaris using quantum vmpro with symantec netbackup 6. The behavior of the follow nfs attribute depends on the cross mount points setting. Netbackup administrators guide for windows, volume ii index of. Jan 06, 2011 netbackup provides a pretty nice web interface, opscenter, to monitor and check the basic configuration. I have been running veritas netbackup for about 3 months. Issue with vcb and veritas netbackup 6 vmware communities. It is not a problem to cross mount filesystems like that as long as there is nothing on those filesystems like necessary os libs that either machine needs. Netbackup system administrators guide for windows, volume ii. This product may contain third party software for which veritas is required to provide. Netbackup 654 can i enable croos mount pionts and backup any mapped drive on a 2003 cleint. Netbackup, back up mapped drives solutions experts exchange.
When installing the netbackup server and clients for use with fastback mount you should also meet the following prerequisites. How to specify the options follow nfs mounts andor. Therefore, netbackup must be configured to use timestamps for incremental backups and the change journal has to be ignored. For more about the cross mount point attribute, see the netbackup. Specifies whether to cross mount points during backups or not. For example, if root is specified as the file path on a unix system, netbackup backs up root and all files and directories under root in the tree. Windows mount points are a common practice in the exchange world, yet are sometimes misunderstood elsewhere. Apr 16, 2018 with the ntfs volume mount points feature, you can surpass the 26driveletter limitation.
For example, if root is specified as the file path on a unix system, netbackup backs up root and all files and directories under root in. On the solaris machine running the netbackup client software, create a mount point that is. I have created a policy called vi3filelevel, cross mount points is enabled, i added the vcb proxy as the client and have the following backup selection list. The follow nfs policy attribute specifies that you want netbackup to back up or archive any nfs mounted files that are named in the backup selection list, or by the user in the case of a user backup or archive. However after working a while with it, you may find that some information can be quit boring to find out. Do i need to check the cross mount points attribute to backup all local file systems and files for specified unix directories. What is the difference between a volume group and a volume pool. In the add new policy window, go to attributes and click cross mount points. To assign a mount point folder path to a drive by using the windows interface. Understanding nfs and cross mount points policy at. Select start programs veritas netbackup netbackup administration. Sep 02, 2012 not sure if there is a difference, but its probably important. For netbackup server and client installation instructions, see the veritas netbackup product documentation.
Installation and upgrade checklist report for nbups 7. Enabling cross mount points can cause multiple backups of mounted volumes. I have set up mount point backups before with absolutely no problems, but the setup of this cluster is different. Examples of using cross mount points and follow nfs in combination. There is a netbackup policy attributecalled cross mount points. Netbackup supports minor versions, service packs, and patches of database software unless otherwise noted, with the exception of microsoft exchange, microsoft sharepoint, and microsoft sql server.
If 0, netbackup backs up or archives only those files and directories on the same file system as the selected file path the default. Use mount points if you run out of windows drive letters by rick vanover rick vanover is a software strategy specialist for veeam software, based in columbus, ohio. I dont seem to understand how the backups for nfs mount points work. For windows file system, these backups will not duplicate data in any of the following situations. Veritas netbackup provides businesses with an enterprise level heterogeneous backup and recovery. Netbackup system administrators guide for unix, volume i. The crossmount points attribute controls whether netbackup crosses file system boundariesduring a backup on unix clients. How to configure volume mount points on a server cluster in. On the solaris machine running the netbackup client software, create a mount point that is readable by the user account. Documentation for netbackup appliances is available here. Netbackup training module1 backup server computing.
How do you configure retention levels for a backup. This symantec product may contain third party software for which symantec is required to provide attribution. The following combinations of these settings and the expected behavior are listed below. Here is the complete list of netbackup status code for the version 8. Hey guys, i have a fairly rudementary question regarding the nfs and cross mount point policy attributes for linuxunix systems in netbackup. Select restore directories without crossing mount points to skip over file. The software is built with crossplatform backup functionality, enabling users to implement it in a large variety of windows, unix and linux operating systems. Not sure if there is a difference, but its probably important. Netbackup system administrators guide for windows, volume i. By using volume mount points, you can graft, or mount a target partition into a folder on another physical disk.
The veritas private branch exchange pbx software is part of the infrastructure core services. Click change drive letter and paths and then click add. How to configure volume mount points on a microsoft cluster. Apr 21, 2010 i am having an issue with backing up some mount points on a windows server 2003 cluster. To backup an nfs mount using netbackup, the mount point must be available to the user. To backup an nfs mount using netbackup, the mount point must be available to the user account that the netbackup client service logs into at startup. By clicking accept, you understand that we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. You have to select the cross mount point at the polices attributes to backup the files inside the mount point. Installing client software on unix clients using passwordless ssh method. Focus on naming conventions, windows settings, cross mount points, and drives. This option is useful for scripts or the programs that rework the listing. Cross mount points policy attribute examples of using cross mount points. This service provides single port access to clients outside the firewall connecting to various services running as part of netbackup or opscenter. You could for example have each nfs server export its file systems, and then have both of them mount all the filesystems using the automounter.
The cross mount points attribute controls whether netbackup crosses file system boundaries to back up or archive all files and directories in the selected path. Netbackup allows you to select it in only those instances. The cross mount points attribute controls whether netbackup crosses file. Portions of this software are derived from the rsa data security, inc. What do you have todo if you dont have a catalog backup. Close analysis to ensure you gain the full benefit from netbackup, including feature sets such as netbackup accelerator, incremental backups and more, liveupdates, alerts, management efficiencies, and other available tools.
The cross mount points policy attribute controls whether netbackup crosses file system. When would i, or would i not, use cross mount points. All of the other clusters with mount points in my environment have the a 2gb root disk. Using fastback mount and veritas netbackup windows only. Use mount points if you run out of windows drive letters. Cross mount points are used in linuxunix file system standard policy type backups, not with sql. Activeinactive follow nfs cross mount points compression encryption collect dr info allow multiple data streams keyword phrase snapshot client.
Major versions of database software have been qualified in veritas labs and are listed in the tables below. If you select cross mount points, netbackup backs up or archives all files and. If 1, netbackup backs up or archives all files and directories in the selected path, regardless of the file system on which they reside. You cannot enable it, its impossible and not required. This article discusses how to create volume mount points on a server cluster, and. When installing the netbackup server and clients for use with fastback mount you must also meet the following prerequisites. Setting up a cde for the netbackup interfaces on unix logging in to the.
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