Installation and Upgrade Checklist Report for NetBackup Enterprise Server 7.7.2, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12, z/Architecture
This platform is supported only as a media server and client.
NEW! = New content since the last release of SORT
Install Information | Back to top |
Procedure Overview:
Install the NetBackup Enterprise Server 7.7.2 release.
To obtain the 7.7.2 release, please go to Veritas Download Center
In order to install NetBackup Enterprise Server 7.7.2, follow the installation instructions found in the NetBackup 7.7 Installation Guide for UNIX and Windows
Be sure to review the 7.7.2 Late Breaking News.
For NetBackup clients, Veritas has developed deployment templates for Chef & SCCM, so that customers can deploy them at scale. The templates will help you to perform installation, upgrade and uninstall NetBackup clients.
To obtain the 7.7.2 release, please go to Veritas Download Center
In order to install NetBackup Enterprise Server 7.7.2, follow the installation instructions found in the NetBackup 7.7 Installation Guide for UNIX and Windows
Be sure to review the 7.7.2 Late Breaking News.
For NetBackup clients, Veritas has developed deployment templates for Chef & SCCM, so that customers can deploy them at scale. The templates will help you to perform installation, upgrade and uninstall NetBackup clients.
Compatibility between NetBackup versions for Media Server and Client | Back to top |
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For compatibility between major versions, the latest available release of NetBackup is compatible with media servers and clients that run a release of NetBackup that is up to one major version behind. However, this compatibility ceases to be supported in any configuration once the previous major version has reached its End of Support Life.
For information on Veritas End of Life Policy, refer to https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000116439
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NetBackup does not support any scenario where a media server or client runs a software release update version that is higher than that of their Master server.
For more information, refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and the NetBackup Upgrade Guide: https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000094423 .
NetBackup Master Server | NetBackup Media Server | NetBackup Client |
7.7 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
7.7 | 7.0.1 | 7.0, 7.0.1 |
7.7 | 7.1, 7.1.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x |
7.7 | 7.5, 7.5.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x |
7.7 | 7.6, 7.6.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x |
7.7 | 7.6.1, 7.6.1.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x |
7.7 | 7.7 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7 |
7.7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
7.7.1 | 7.0.1 | 7.0, 7.0.1 |
7.7.1 | 7.1, 7.1.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x |
7.7.1 | 7.5, 7.5.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x |
7.7.1 | 7.6, 7.6.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x |
7.7.1 | 7.6.1, 7.6.1.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x |
7.7.1 | 7.7 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7 |
7.7.1 | 7.7.1 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7, 7.7.1 |
7.7.2 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
7.7.2 | 7.0.1 | 7.0, 7.0.1 |
7.7.2 | 7.1, 7.1.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x |
7.7.2 | 7.5, 7.5.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x |
7.7.2 | 7.6, 7.6.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x |
7.7.2 | 7.6.1, 7.6.1.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x |
7.7.2 | 7.7 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7 |
7.7.2 | 7.7.1 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7, 7.7.1 |
7.7.2 | 7.7.2 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.7.2 |
7.7.3 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
7.7.3 | 7.0.1 | 7.0, 7.0.1 |
7.7.3 | 7.1, 7.1.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x |
7.7.3 | 7.5, 7.5.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x |
7.7.3 | 7.6, 7.6.0.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x |
7.7.3 | 7.6.1, 7.6.1.x | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x |
7.7.3 | 7.7 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7 |
7.7.3 | 7.7.1 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7, 7.7.1 |
7.7.3 | 7.7.2 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.7.2 |
7.7.3 | 7.7.3 | 7.0, 7.0.1, 7.1, 7.1.0.x, 7.5, 7.5.0.x, 7.6, 7.6.0.x,7.6.1,7.6.1.x, 7.7, 7.7.1, 7.7.2, 7.7.3 |
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Other general rules for major, minor, and release update
compatibility:
• OpsCenter/OpsCenter Analytics must always be running the same or higher major, minor, release update or maintenance patch as the master servers in the environment.
• All components (master, media, client, console, and agent) on an individual system must be at the same version.
• Backup images created under an older version of NetBackup will always be recoverable with a newer version of NetBackup
• A new feature may not be functional until the master, media and client are updated.
• Administration Consoles cannot be at an earlier version than the NetBackup server version they connect to via the "change server" functionality in the console
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Late Breaking News - Available Hot Fixes for Media Server and Client | Back to top |
There are no hot fixes available for NetBackup 7.7.2 on this platform.
For known issues on other platforms and issues for which there is not a hot fix, consult the Late Breaking News documentation:
Patches for NetBackup for Media Server and Client | Back to top |
For download and installation instructions, please go to Veritas Download Center.
- NetBackup Documentation References:
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Release Notes
NetBackup Appliances | Back to top |
- NetBackup Appliances are Veritas-branded devices offering backup and deduplication solutions for enterprise environments in an appliance form factor. For more information, see the "NetBackup Appliances" page.
NetBackup 5200 Series (Master/Media Server) and 5300 Series (Media Server) Appliances
- 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. Documentation for NetBackup Appliances is available here. Late breaking news related to NetBackup Appliances is available here.
- NetBackup Appliance packages and hotfixes are available on SORT.
NetBackup 5300 Series - Supported Versions
NetBackup 5300 Series Appliance Release | Supported NetBackup Appliance Models | NetBackup 5300 Series Appliance Software Version | Based on NetBackup Release |
2.7.3 | 5330 | 2.7.3 | 7.7.3 |
2.7.2 | 5330 | 2.7.2 | 7.7.2 |
2.7.1 | 5330 | 2.7.1 | 7.7.1 |
NetBackup 5200 Series - Supported Versions
NetBackup 5200 Series Appliance Release | Supported NetBackup Appliance Models | NetBackup 5200 Series Appliance Software Version | Based on NetBackup Release |
2.7.3 | 5240, 5230, 5220 | 2.7.3 | 7.7.3 |
2.7.2 | 5230, 5220 | 2.7.2 | 7.7.2 |
2.7.1 | 5230, 5220 | 2.7.1 | 7.7.1 |
- The following table lists NetBackup 5200 Series and 5300 Series-supported functionality and indicates the minimum NetBackup Appliance Release version required for support of that functionality. NetBackup 5200 Series and 5300 Series Appliances can be used with all supported core NetBackup clients (see the "NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List"), application and database agents (see the "NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Database and Application Agent Compatibility List"), and Snapshot client configurations.
NetBackup 5200 Series and 5300 Series - Supported Functionality
Functionality | Minimum Appliance Release | Supported Appliance Models | Notes |
NetBackup Master/Media Server | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series | The Master Server role is only supported on 5200 Series Appliances. Key Management Service (KMS) and NetBackup Access Control (NBAC) are not supported when the Appliance is configured as a Master Server. |
NetBackup Media Server | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | The Master Server in the NetBackup domain must be running a version of NetBackup equal to or newer than the NetBackup version on which the appliance is based. Support begins with NetBackup 7.0.1. |
Accelerator (for files and folders) | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
Accelerator with NDMP | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported with NetApp FAS and V series filers.
For more information on this feature, see the "NetBackup for NDMP Administrator's Guide" . |
Accelerator with VMware-type policies | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
Auto Image Replication to MSDP/5200 Series or 5300 Series over Ethernet | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
Auto Image Replication to MSDP/5200 Series or 5300 Series over Fibre Channel (FC) | 2.7.3 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
Auto Image Replication to PDDO/5000 Series | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
Client Deduplication / Client Direct over Ethernet | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Veritas allows NetBackup Clients to write data directly to NetBackup Storage Server Appliances. The client hosts the deduplication plug-in that deduplicates the backup data. The plug-in sends only unique segments to the Storage Server, reducing network traffic and distributing CPU load. For the list of supported clients, see the "Deduplication Supported Operating Systems" section of the "NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List" . |
Copilot for Oracle | 2.7.1 | 5230, 5240, 5330 | For more information on this feature, see the "NetBackup Copilot for Oracle Configuration Guide" . |
Fibre Transport Media Server | 2.7.1 | 5220, 5230, 5240, 5330 | Supported with 8 Gb HBAs in NetBackup 5220, 5230, 5240, 5330, and 5340 Appliances. |
Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) with VMware-type policies | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Support for VMware-type backup policies with Application Protection options enabled for Exchange or SharePoint. |
Instant Recovery for VMware | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Support for restoring virtual machines with Instant Recovery is described in the "NetBackup for VMware Administrator's Guide" . For details on supported platforms for instant recovery restore hosts, see "Support for NetBackup 7.x and 8.x in virtual environments" . |
Key Management Service (KMS) | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | With version 2.6 and later, KMS is supported with Appliances configured as either a Master or a Media Server.
With a NetBackupCLI administrator account in the NetBackup Appliance Shell Menu, an Appliance Master Server can administrate KMS with tape devices connected to itself or another NetBackup Appliance.
Regenerating the data encryption key is the only supported method of recovering KMS on an Appliance Master Server.
With versions earlier than 2.6, KMS is only supported when the Appliance is configured as a Media Server, and a non-Appliance Master Server is required to administrate KMS with devices connected to a NetBackup Appliance. |
Media Server Encryption Option (MSEO) | There are no plans to support this feature. | ||
NetBackup Access Control (NBAC) | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported when the Appliance is configured as a Media Server only. Not supported when the Appliance is configured as a Master Server. |
NDMP | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
NetBackup Cluster | There are no plans to support this feature. | ||
NetBackup OpenStorage Cloud and Third-Party Plug-in Support | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported plug-ins are listed in the "Support with NetBackup Appliance" tables shown in the
OST Cloud
and
OST Storage Servers
Vendor Compatibility sections.
For instructions on installing vendor plug-in packages on the NetBackup Appliances, refer to the "Installing OpenStorage plugin" section in the "Veritas NetBackup Appliance Administrator's Guide" . |
OpsCenter | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
OpsCenter Managed Server | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | |
Optimized Duplication (Opt_Dup) over Ethernet | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported from 5200/5300 Series to 5000 Series (MSDP to PDDO) and from 5200/5300 Series to 5200/5300 Series (MSDP to MSDP). |
Optimized Duplication (Opt_Dup) over Fibre Channel (FC) | 2.7.1
2.7.3 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported from 5200/5300 Series to 5000 Series (MSDP to PDDO).
Supported from 5200/5300 Series to 5200/5300 Series (MSDP to MSDP) with versions 2.7.3 or later. |
Optimized Synthetics (Opt_Synth) | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | NetBackup Appliance version 2.0 or later/NetBackup 7.1 or later is recommended for Optimized Synthetics support. |
Tape Drive Support | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported tape drives are listed in the "Support with NetBackup Appliance" tables shown in the Tape Drives Vendor Compatibility section. Shared Storage Option (SSO) is supported. |
Tape Library Support | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported tape libraries are listed with the notes "This library is also supported with NetBackup 5200 Series and 5300 Series Appliances" in the Tape Libraries Vendor Compatibility section. Use the NetBackup Device Configuration Wizard within the NetBackup Adminstration Console to configure robots and tape drives on the NetBackup Appliance. |
Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Support | 2.7.1 | 5200 Series, 5300 Series | Supported VTLs are listed in the "Support with NetBackup Appliance" tables shown in the Virtual Tape Libraries Vendor Compatibility section. Use the NetBackup Device Configuration Wizard within the NetBackup Adminstration Console to configure VTLs and emulated tape drives on the NetBackup Appliance. |
NetBackup 5000 Series Appliances (Deduplication)
- The following table lists NetBackup 5000 Series release versions, the Appliance models supported with each version, and the equivalent Deduplication Appliance software versions. The latest 5000 Series documentation can be found at http://www.veritas.com/docs/000002833. Late breaking news related to NetBackup Appliances can be found at http://www.veritas.com/docs/000010279.
NetBackup 5000 Series - Supported Versions
NetBackup 5000 Series Appliance Release | Supported NetBackup Appliance Models | NetBackup 5000 Series Appliance Software Version |
1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | 6.6.5 |
- The following table lists NetBackup 5000 Series supported functionality and indicates the Appliance software version at which that functionality was first supported.
NetBackup 5000 Series - Supported Functionality
Functionality | Minimum Appliance Release | Supported Appliance Models | Notes |
Accelerator (for files and folders) | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
Auto Image Replication | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
Call Home | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
Client Deduplication / Client Direct over Ethernet | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | Veritas allows NetBackup Clients to write data directly to NetBackup Storage Server Appliances. The client hosts the deduplication plug-in that deduplicates the backup data. The plug-in sends only unique segments to the Storage Server, reducing network traffic and distributing CPU load. For the list of supported clients, see the "Deduplication Supported Operating Systems" section of the "NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List" . |
Fibre Channel support for PDDO | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) support | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
NetBackup OST Storage Server | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | Supported OpenStorage functionality and Media Server platforms are listed in the OST Storage Servers section of OST Secondary Storage Solutions. |
Optimized Duplication (Opt_Dup) | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
Optimized Duplication (Opt_Dup) from PDDO to MSDP | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | Supported from 5000 Series to 5200/5300 Series. |
Optimized Synthetics (Opt_Synth) | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | |
PureDisk Remote Office Appliance | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 | Supported clients: Apple Mac OS, Hewlett Packard Enterprise HP-UX, IBM AIX, Microsoft Windows, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Solaris. Supported application agents: Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL, Oracle. For specific versions see the "NetBackup PureDisk 6.6.1 Compatibility List" . |
Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) | 1.4.5 | 5030, 5020 |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
NetBackup Self Service | Back to top |
- Veritas NetBackup Self Service offers large enterprises and service providers a single store front for all backup and recovery service offerings. Customers and business users can perform self-service backup and restore operations using intuitive, custom-designed interface themes. A single instance supports the registration of multiple tenants or business units to allow secure separation between clients. Codeless, visually-designed forms and process workflows cater to most self-service needs. Service Level Agreement (SLA) measurement, notification, chargeback, and reporting make it easy to manage the service.
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NetBackup 7.7 Self Service Documentation:
• All NetBackup 7.7 Self Service PDFs in a single .zip file: http://www.veritas.com/docs/000004646
Self Service Versions | NetBackup Versions |
NetBackup 7.7 Self Service | NetBackup 7.6.1
NetBackup 7.6.1.1 NetBackup 7.6.1.2 NetBackup 7.7 NetBackup 7.7.1 NetBackup 7.7.2[1] |
NetBackup 7.7.3 Self Service | NetBackup 7.6.1
NetBackup 7.6.1.1 NetBackup 7.6.1.2 NetBackup 7.7 NetBackup 7.7.1 NetBackup 7.7.2 NetBackup 7.7.3[2] |
Footnotes
- 1. Refer : https://www.veritas.com/docs/000107934.
- 2. Refer: https://www.veritas.com/docs/000107934
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Software Compatibility List (SCL) for Media Server | Back to top |
- NetBackup is supported on all editions (Advanced, Base, DC, etc.) and on all vendor GA updates (n.1, n.2, etc.) or service packs (SP1, SP2, etc.) unless stated otherwise in the tables below.
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server - NetBackup Server
OS | CPU Architecture | OS Bits | NetBackup Master Server | NetBackup Media Server | NetBackup Bits | NBAC | OpsCenter Server | OpsCenter Managed Server | NDMP | Minimum NetBackup Level |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 | z/Architecture[1] | 64 | Y | 64 | Y | 7.6.1.2 |
Footnotes
- 1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 and later is supported from NetBackup 7.7.3
System Requirements for Media Server | Back to top |
NetBackup Binary Size
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Approximate binary size of the NetBackup server software (includes client software) for an initial install.
OS - All Versions | CPU Architecture | 32-bit server | 64-bit server | Notes |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | z/Architecture | 2512MB | Media server or client compatibility only. |
Media Server Minimum Physical Memory Requirement
OS/Version | CPU Architecture | Minimum Memory Requirement |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 | z/Architecture | 4 GB |
File Descriptor and File Size Requirements
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The number of file descriptors for the Media Server must be set to at least 8000. See 'ulimit -n' output value.
The file size limit for the Media Server must be set to unlimited. See 'ulimit -f' output value.
Operating System Tuning Requirements
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The following semaphore values can impact performance of the Server.
The recommended semaphore values are as follows:
SEMMSL | SEMMNS | SEMOPM | SEMMNI |
300 | 307200 | 32 | 1024 |
Temporary Disk Space Requirement for Install or Upgrade
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After downloading the software, temporary disk space is required for the installation process. You may designate where this temporary space is located via use of environment variables, NB_TMPDIR or TMPDIR. NB_TMPDIR is used if set, TMPDIR next if set, otherwise /tmp. You will need approximately 374 MBs of temporary disk space during the install.
If using Live Update, you will need 4.5 GBs of temporary disk space. The location of the temporary disk space is designated in the 'workdir' setting in the /usr/openv/netbackup/nblu.conf file with /tmp being the default.
Valid Characters in Host Names Requirement
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NetBackup requires host names to comply with RFC-1123, meaning only ASCII characters "a" thru "z", case insensitive, and digits "0" thru "9" and the hyphen character.
Replication Director for Media Server and Client | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Virtual Systems Compatibility for Media Server and Client | Back to top |
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This Statement of Support for NetBackup in a Virtual Environment document describes the extent of support for NetBackup within a virtual environment. Ideally, every NetBackup configuration supported in a traditional physical environment would also be supported in any virtual environment without qualification. While that is our mission, it is not always possible.
Therefore, the purpose of this document is to:
• Clarify differences between NetBackup support in physical vs. virtual environments
• Describe general guidelines for support in virtual environments
• Describe impact upon specific NetBackup components: clients, servers, options, etc.
• Provide references to related information
VMware Compatibility
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Virtual Systems Compatibility - Reference Article: TECH127089 Statement of Support for NetBackup in a Virtual Environment: http://www.veritas.com/docs/000006177
• NetBackup supports all vendor patches like (U3a, U3b, etc.) unless otherwise noted.
NetBackup Versions | VDDK Versions | vSphere Versions | vCloud Director Versions | Backup/Restore Host Versions |
7.7
7.7.1 7.7.2 | 6.0 | vSphere 6.0, 6.0 U1, 6.0 U2, 6.0 U3
vSphere 5.5, 5.5 U1, 5.5 U2, 5.5 U3 vSphere 5.1, 5.1 U1, 5.1 U2, 5.1 U3 For supported vCenter and ESXi versions and additional information, see the VMware VDDK 6.0 release notes URL below. | 5.5, 5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, 5.5.5, 5.5.6
5.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3 Service Provider Versions: 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2 5.6.5, 5.6.4, 5.6.3 | All 64 bit only:
Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012, 2008 R2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7.0, 6.6 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 12, 11.3 |
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• For vCloud Director 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2 to determine the host name: Refer to https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000108257
• For vCloud Director 8.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.2 NetBackup restores to vCloud: Refer to http://www.veritas.com/docs/000108831
• NetBackup does not support the vCloud Director 8.20 and 9.0 feature called "Automatic discovery and import of vCenter VMs."
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Note the following:
• VMware version information can also be obtained from the VMware Product Interoperability Matrix and is subject to change by VMware. For the latest information, see the following:
http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/sim/interop_matrix.php
• NetBackup supports installation of the backup host in a virtual machine (VMware "hotadd"). The guest operating systems that NetBackup supports for hotadd are the same as the above.
• For the Linux VMware backup host or restore host, locales other than UTF-8 are not supported.
• NetBackup 7.7 and later supports VMware Virtual Volumes (VVols)
• NetBackup 7.6.1.1 and later supports vSphere 5.5 Update 3b and later.
• NetBackup supports all triple-dot versions of VMware vCloud Director, unless otherwise noted.
• Install "VMware ESXi 6.0, Patch Release ESXi600-201511001 (2137545)" for consistent backups. This ESX patch is mandatory, according to VMware, to fix the data loss situation reported in VMware KB article 2136854.
For more information about the cause and the resolution of this issue, see: http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=2136854
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VMware VDDK Release Notes:
• VDDK 6.0 Release Notes: https://www.vmware.com/support/developer/vddk/vddk-600-releasenotes.html
Hyper-V Servers Compatibility
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Hyper-V is supported on Microsoft Windows Server Editions which are compatible with NetBackup Client. Refer to Operating System Compatibility table for details.
Hyper-V Servers Compatibility - Reference Article: TECH127089 Statement of Support for NetBackup in a Virtual Environment: http://www.veritas.com/docs/000006177
Note:
• NetBackup Client must be installed on the Hyper-V server
• Master and Media Server platform support as supported by the appropriate NBU release
NetBackup Versions | Hyper-V Server Versions | System Center Virtual Machine Manager Versions | Comments |
7.7.1
7.7.2 | Hyper-V Server 2012 R2
Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 U1 Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 U2 Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 U3 Hyper-V Server 2012 Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V Server 2008SP2 | NetBackup Add-In and Hyper-V Intelligent Policy for
• SCVMM 2012 R2 • SCVMM 2012 R2 Rollup 1 through 8 | • Hyper-V Intelligent Policy supported only for Hyper-V Server 2012 R2 (and associated updates)
• Hyper-V Intelligent Policy integration with SCVMM • VHD and VHDX support |
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NetBackup support for Hyper-V Limitations:
1.VMs must reside on the NTFS file system (ReFS or NTFS Deduplication is not supported).
2.Block-level incremental backup is not supported.
3.VMs residing on SMB 3.0 are not supported
4.VMs residing on 4K Native (4Kn) drives are not supported.
5.File-level recovery from a Hyper-V backup is not supported in any of the following cases:
• The files inside a VM reside in a Resilient File System (ReFS) volume.
• The files inside a VM reside in an NTFS deduplicated volume.
6.Backup of Hyper-V Guest using shared VHDX are not supported.
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Deduplication Supported Operating Systems for Media Server | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Descriptions of Disk Storage Unit Types for Media Server | Back to top |
- NetBackup permits the creation of an unlimited number of disk storage units. The types of storage units are described in the table below.
Disk Storage Unit Types
BasicDisk
- A BasicDisk type storage unit consists of a directory on a locally-attached disk or a network-attached disk that is exposed as a file system to a NetBackup media server. NetBackup stores backup data in the specified directory.
BasicDisk - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Configuration considerations | 1. Do not include the same volume or file system in multiple BasicDisk storage units.
2. BasicDisk storage units cannot be used in a storage lifecycle policy. |
AdvancedDisk
- An AdvancedDisk type storage unit is used for a dedicated disk that is directly attached to a NetBackup media server. AdvancedDisk is available only when the Data Protection Optimization Option is licensed. NetBackup assumes exclusive ownership of the disk resources that comprise an AdvancedDisk disk pool. If the resources are shared with other users, NetBackup cannot manage disk pool capacity or storage lifecycle policies correctly. For AdvancedDisk, the NetBackup media servers function as both data movers and storage servers. For more information on configuring AdvancedDisk, see the "NetBackup AdvancedDisk Storage Solutions Guide".
AdvancedDisk - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Support assumptions | 1. Veritas NetBackup has an open support policy for AdvancedDisk storage units.
The storage must be seen as local disk by the NetBackup Media Server, regardless of connection method (SCSI, Fibre Channel, iSCSI, etc), to be supported as an AdvancedDisk storage unit.
Please note: Due to the open support policy, and the range of 3rd party storage solutions, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the chosen storage solution meets the specific performance needs in the specific production environment. Veritas NetBackup features that are performance-dependent, such as Granular Restore Technology (GRT) are not supported with AdvancedDisk storage units. Hybrid storage solutions, with a mix of both local (LAN or FC) and WAN (remote or cloud) based storage tiers, have become available. Thorough testing of these storage solutions, when used as AdvancedDisk storage units, needs to be completed by the customer, to the customer's satisfaction, particularly in the area of restore operations, to ensure that timeouts do not occur. Some specific hybrid storage solutions have been tested as NetBackup AdvancedDisk storage units, in Veritas labs, with joint effort and in cooperation with Veritas storage partners. Resulting white papers and reference materials will appear here: - Microsoft Azure StorSimple: "Configure StorSimple with Veritas NetBackup" All-flash storage solutions are included in the AdvancedDisk open support policy. Some specific all-flash storage solutions have been tested as NetBackup AdvancedDisk storage units, in Veritas labs, with joint effort and in cooperation with Veritas storage partners. Examples are: - Pure Storage FlashBlade - Violin Systems Flash Storage Platform 2. Veritas InfoScale Foundation and Storage Foundation are supported with NetBackup AdvancedDisk. For information on disk arrays that are supported with the InfoScale Foundation or Storage Foundation version you're running, please see "Veritas Services and Operations Readiness Tools (SORT)" . 3. AdvancedDisk functionality is subject to all functional limitations as imposed either by the operating system or by the underlying file system. |
Configuration considerations | 1. For UNIX NetBackup Media Servers, AdvancedDisk requires that all LSUs (Logical Storage Units) are active mount points within the UNIX host.
Using the NFS automount feature is not recommended with AdvancedDisk.
2. Access to NFS storage requires NetBackup daemons to run as root. The NFS server exporting the file system must be configured to allow root access to the file system. 3. To ensure support, the disk array must be combined with interconnect hardware that is supported by the disk array manufacturer and the operating system vendor. Refer to the respective vendor's support lists for this information. 4. When installing and configuring HBA drivers it is recommended that the array vendor-qualified HBA drivers be used as opposed to the general HBA drivers that are released for each operating system. These array vendor-qualified HBA drivers are typically found in a separate section of the HBA vendor or array vendor's website, often separated by array model. 5. Performance may vary depending on the array hardware used. |
OpenStorage
- An OpenStorage type storage unit is used for disk storage, usually provided by a third party vendor. The actual name of the disk type depends on the vendor. OpenStorage is available only when the OpenStorage Disk Option is licensed. The storage is integrated into NetBackup through an API. The storage vendor partners with Veritas to integrate the storage into NetBackup. The storage host is the storage server. The NetBackup media servers function as the data movers. The storage vendor's plug-in must be installed on each media server that functions as a data mover. The logon credentials to the storage server must be configured on each media server. For more information on configuring OpenStorage, see the "NetBackup OpenStorage Solutions Guide for Disk".
PureDisk
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A PureDisk disk type storage unit is used for deduplicated data for the following storage destinations:
Media Server Deduplication Pool (MSDP):
NetBackup deduplicates the data and hosts the storage. MSDP is available only when the NetBackup Data Protection Optimization Option is licensed. For more information on configuring MSDP, see the "NetBackup Deduplication Guide".
PureDisk storage pool:
A NetBackup 5000 Series Appliance hosts the storage. For more information on configuring a PureDisk storage pool, see the "NetBackup Deduplication Appliance Software Getting Started Guide".
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Cloud Configuration Files for Media Server | Back to top |
There is no information found for this section.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
OST Secondary Storage Solutions - General Information for Media Server | Back to top |
- The Veritas OpenStorage (OST) Technology API allows intelligent storage devices and intelligent cloud storage solutions to interface to NetBackup Media Servers. The storage vendor or Veritas provides a software plug-in, which is installed on each NetBackup Media Server that is connected to the storage device / cloud provider. OST functionality is available on all supported NetBackup Media Server platforms. If you do not see OST support for your desired Storage Server appliance / Cloud Storage Provider / Media Server OS platform, please contact that storage vendor to request OST support for that platform. Please see the Veritas NetBackup Administrator's Guide for more information on how to use OST.
OpenStorage - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Support assumptions | For details on supported operating systems, please refer to the
"NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List"
.
1. Where support is shown for NetBackup 5200 Series or 5300 Series Appliances it means that the OST solution is supported on appliances running versions 2.5.x.x, 2.6.x.x, or 2.7.x, unless noted otherwise. 2. Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition" it also means that the other editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are supported. Only the x64 (64-bit) editions of the OS are supported as a NetBackup Media Server. Server Core Installation Option is not supported as a NetBackup Media Server. 3. Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2012 Datacenter" it also means that the other editions of Windows Server 2012, Windows Storage Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 are supported. 4. CentOS, Novell Open Enterprise Server (Linux), and Oracle Linux are not supported with OpenStorage, unless noted otherwise. |
Configuration considerations | 1. The Veritas NetBackup OpenStorage Optimized Duplication feature takes advantage of the replication capabilities built into many storage servers and cloud solutions by allowing images replicated by the storage servers or cloud solutions to be registered as duplicated copies in the NetBackup catalog. This feature requires at least one NetBackup Media Server with connectivity to both the source storage server or cloud solution and the destination storage server or cloud solution. Optimized Duplication cannot be performed across NetBackup domains. |
Operating system support added | 1. AIX 7.2 is supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.2 and later. |
Operating system support dropped | 1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 is not supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.1 and later. |
- The following table lists NetBackup OpenStorage functionality and indicates the NetBackup 7.7.x version at which that functionality was first supported. For detailed descriptions of OpenStorage functionality, see the "NetBackup OpenStorage Solutions Guide for Disk".
- To see which OST functionality is supported with your OpenStorage solution, refer to the "Supported OpenStorage Functionality" column in the Vendor Compatibility tables below.
OpenStorage Functionality | Abbreviation | Start of Support | Notes |
Accelerator (for files and folders) | Accelerator | 7.7 GA | If your storage server shows support for Accelerator in the tables below, Veritas recommends updating your device mappings file to the current version to ensure this functionality is enabled.
If you are running Accelerator-enabled backups of Windows clients whose file systems contain hard linked files, running NetBackup 7.5.0.7 or later on the client is strongly recommended. For more information, see "Accelerator enabled backups of Windows hard linked files to OpenStorage disk storage may cause bptm to crash" . Accelerator is not supported with spanned Logical Storage Units (LSU). |
Accelerator with NDMP | Accel_NDMP | 7.7.1 | Supported with NetApp FAS and V series filers.
For more information on this feature, see the "NetBackup for NDMP Administrator's Guide" . Accelerator with NDMP is not supported with spanned LSUs. |
Accelerator with VMware-type policies | Accel_VMware | 7.7 GA | If your storage server shows support for Accelerator with VMware in the tables below, Veritas recommends updating your device mappings file to the current version to ensure this functionality is enabled.
Accelerator with VMware-type policies is not supported with spanned LSUs. |
Auto Image Replication | A.I.R. | 7.7 GA | For more information on configuring Auto Image Replication, see
"About the storage lifecycle policies required for Auto Image Replication"
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In configurations running both A.I.R. and Targeted A.I.R., Veritas recommends setting the Storage Lifecycle Policies parameter "Auto create A.I.R. import SLP" to "No" and creating non-Targeted A.I.R. import policies only where desired. Only one media server should be configured to each target Logical Storage Unit (LSU). Each source and target storage server should have its credentials configured in only one NetBackup domain. |
Targeted Auto Image Replication | Targeted_A.I.R. | 7.7 GA | If your storage server shows support for Targeted A.I.R. in the tables below, Veritas recommends updating your device mappings file to the current version to ensure this functionality is enabled.
In configurations running both A.I.R. and Targeted A.I.R., Veritas recommends setting the Storage Lifecycle Policies parameter "Auto create A.I.R. import SLP" to "No" and creating non-Targeted A.I.R. import policies only where desired. Only one media server should be configured to each target Logical Storage Unit (LSU). Each source and target storage server should have its credentials configured in only one NetBackup domain. When support for Targeted A.I.R. is shown in the tables below, all replication topologies are supported, unless noted otherwise. |
Direct Copy to dedicated tape drives | Direct_Copy | 7.7 GA | |
Direct Copy to shared tape drives | Direct_Copy_Shared | 7.7 GA | |
Granular Recovery Technology | Granular_Recovery | 7.7 GA | Support for the Veritas NetBackup OpenStorage Granular Recovery Technology feature is described in "Granular Restore Technology (GRT) support for NetBackup with PureDisk (PDDO/PDDE)" and "Granular Restore Technology (GRT) support for NetBackup with 3rd-party OpenStorage Secondary Storage Solutions" . |
Granular Recovery Technology with VMware-type policies | GRT_VMware | 7.7 GA | Support for VMware-type backup policies with Application Protection options enabled for Exchange or SharePoint. Support for the Veritas NetBackup OpenStorage Granular Recovery Technology feature is described in "Granular Restore Technology (GRT) support for NetBackup with PureDisk (PDDO/PDDE)" and "Granular Restore Technology (GRT) support for NetBackup with 3rd-party OpenStorage Secondary Storage Solutions" . |
Instant Recovery for VMware | IR_VMware | 7.7 GA | Support for restoring virtual machines with Instant Recovery is described in the "NetBackup for VMware Administrator's Guide" . For details on supported platforms for instant recovery restore hosts, see "Support for NetBackup 7.x and 8.x in virtual environments" . |
NetBackup Encryption Key Management Service | KMS | 7.7 GA | In the OST Cloud vendor tables, KMS indicates that the cloud provider supports using NetBackup KMS to encrypt backups to cloud targets. In the OST Storage Servers vendor tables, KMS indicates that the plug-in supports NetBackup KMS with Direct Copy to Tape functionality. |
Optimized Duplication | Opt_Dup | 7.7 GA | Optimized Duplication transfers data in 256 KB chunks. |
Optimized Duplication (Whole Image Copy) | WI_Opt_Dup | 7.7 GA | Whole image Optimized Duplication uses the storage unit's Maximum fragment size to transfer an entire NetBackup image fragment in a single operation. |
Optimized Synthetics | Opt_Synth | 7.7 GA | Storage Lifecycle Policies are not supported in policies that use the multiple copy synthetic backups method. For details, see "Storage lifecycle policies are not supported in policies that use the multiple copy synthetic backups method" . |
Cloud - Supported Technology Methods
- NetBackup supports Cloud-based storage providers using a variety of technology methods, described below.
- 1. S3 Storage - This method uses the NetBackup S3 Cloud Connector, a plug-in included with NetBackup. For more information on configuring S3 solutions, see "About the cloud storage providers" in the "NetBackup Cloud Adminstrator's Guide".
- 2. Atmos Cloud Storage - This method uses the NetBackup Atmos connector, a plug-in included with NetBackup. For more information on configuring these solutions, see "About the cloud storage providers" in the "NetBackup Cloud Adminstrator's Guide".
- 3. Rackspace Cloud Storage - This method uses the NetBackup Rackspace connector, a plug-in included with NetBackup. For more information on configuring these solutions, see "About the cloud storage providers" in the "NetBackup Cloud Adminstrator's Guide".
- 4. OST - This method uses a third-party OpenStorage Technology plug-in.
- 5. AdvancedDisk Targets - This method uses third-party hardware or software to make the cloud appear as an AdvancedDisk storage unit to NetBackup.
- 6. VTL - This method uses third-party software to present the Cloud as if it were a VTL (Virtual Tape Library) to NetBackup.
Cloud Providers and Technology Methods
Cloud Provider | Technology method |
ACP IT Solutions | NetBackup S3 connector |
Amazon AWS Storage Gateway | Amazon AWS VTL |
Amazon GovCloud Simple Storage Service | NetBackup S3 connector |
Amazon GovCloud Simple Storage Service - Infrequent Access | NetBackup S3 connector |
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Standard | NetBackup S3 connector |
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Standard - Infrequent Access | NetBackup S3 connector |
AT&T Cloud Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Service | NetBackup Atmos connector |
China Mobile CMCC Cloud Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
China Telecom OOS | NetBackup S3 connector |
Chunghwa Telecom Hicloud S3 | NetBackup S3 connector |
Cloudian HyperStore Object Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
Datish Systems OpenDedup | Datish Systems-provided OST plug-in |
Dell EMC ATMOS Object Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
Dell EMC Elastic Cloud Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
Deutsche Telekom Open Telekom Cloud | NetBackup S3 connector |
Fujitsu Storage ETERNUS CD10000 | NetBackup S3 connector |
Google Cloud Storage Coldline | NetBackup S3 connector |
Google Cloud Storage Multi-Regional | NetBackup S3 connector |
Google Cloud Storage Nearline | NetBackup S3 connector |
Google Cloud Storage Regional | NetBackup S3 connector |
HGST Active Archive and ActiveScale Cloud Storage Systems | NetBackup S3 connector |
Hitachi Content Platform | NetBackup S3 connector |
IBM Cloud Object Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
Infoniqa SWISS3CLOUD | NetBackup S3 connector |
Iron Mountain Iron Cloud | NetBackup S3 connector |
Microsoft Azure StorSimple | NetBackup AdvancedDisk target |
NEC Cloud IaaS | NetBackup S3 connector |
NEC HYDRAstor/iStorage/NEC Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
NetApp AltaVault | NetApp-provided OST plug-in |
NetApp StorageGRID | NetBackup S3 connector |
NooBaa | NetBackup S3 connector |
Oracle Storage Cloud Service | NetBackup S3 connector |
Quantum Lattus Object Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
Quantum Q-Cloud Protect | Quantum-provided OST plug-in |
Quantum Q-Cloud Protect for AWS | Quantum-provided OST plug-in |
Rackspace Cloud Files | NetBackup Rackspace connector |
Red Hat Ceph Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
Scality RING Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
StorReduce Deduplicate Cloud Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
SUSE Enterprise Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
SwiftStack Object Storage | NetBackup S3 connector |
Telefonica Open Cloud | NetBackup S3 connector |
Veritas Access | NetBackup S3 connector |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Cloud Storage Solutions for Media Server | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
OST Storage Servers for Media Server | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Virtual Tape Libraries Compatibility List for Media Server | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
NDMP Devices Compatibility List for Media Server | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Tape Libraries Compatibility List for Media Server | Back to top |
- Tape library support information is listed below. This information is organized by vendor and provides information on the inquiry string (vendor ID + product ID), the method(s) of controlling the robot, and any other important notes about the hardware and its compatibility.
Tape Libraries - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Support assumptions | For details on supported operating systems, please refer to the
"NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List"
.
1. The tables in this section show robotic support only, not tape drive support. Refer to the Tape Drives section of this document to ensure that the specific drive used in the library is supported on the desired OS platform(s). The library vendor must also support the library and drive combination. 2. Firmware versions are not listed in this section. Veritas recommends using the most recent version of firmware available when you configure the library with NetBackup. When a minimum firmware version is required, it will be listed in the Notes column. If a firmware version is causing a problem, Veritas will work with the hardware vendor to resolve the problem. Veritas and most hardware vendors listed are members of TSANet. 3. API robot types (ACS and TLH) are supported on NetBackup Enterprise Server, and not supported on NetBackup Server. 4. For API robot types, the "Inquiry String" column is intentionally left blank. 5. Where support is shown for "Red Hat Enterprise Linux" it also means that CentOS and Oracle Linux are supported. 6. Where support is shown for "SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" it also means that Novell Open Enterprise Server (Linux) is supported. |
Configuration considerations | 1. Library partitioning is supported unless noted otherwise.
2. Library expansion modules are supported unless noted otherwise. 3. On IBM AIX, use of the IBM Atape driver is required with IBM tape libraries. The Atape driver's multi-path feature must be disabled. 4. NetBackup has been supporting non-IBM tape libraries (robotics) with an IBM AIX robotic control host using the "ovpass" driver for many years. Changes and new functionality in AIX 6.1 and 7.1 have resulted in some issues with ovpass and an inability to support new functionality such as dynamic tracking and controlling SAS robots. Therefore, Veritas is no longer supporting the ovpass driver. Existing customers may continue to use ovpass as they are today, but if issues are encountered Veritas will not be able to resolve them. Veritas recommends using another OS platform as the robotic control host. |
Operating system support added | 1. AIX 7.2 is supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.2 and later. |
Operating system support dropped | 1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 is not supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.1 and later. |
Tape Libraries - NetBackup Robot Types
- These tables list operating system platform support for each NetBackup robotic daemon type. For supported OS versions, refer to the "NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List".
- For more information on configuring each robot type, see the NetBackup Device Configuration Guide.
Contents (for details click on the checkbox) | ||
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ACS - Oracle Automated Cartridge System | TLD - Tape Library DLT | TLH - IBM Automated Tape Library (ATL) |
Tape Libraries - Legend
- The following table describes terms and symbols used in the Tape Libraries - Vendor Compatibility tables.
Tape Libraries - Legend
Value | Meaning |
Multi LUN | The device is a Multi-LUN based library. |
SCSI ID | The device is a SCSI ID based library. |
^ | Character used to denote a space in the INQUIRY STRING. |
Tape Libraries - Vendor Compatibility
Contents (for details click on the checkbox) | ||
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ADIC | Dell EMC | Fujitsu |
H3C | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Hitachi |
IBM | NEC | Oracle |
Overland Storage | Qualstar | Quantum |
Spectra Logic | Sun | Tandberg |
Tape Drives Compatibility List for Media Server | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
Fibre Transport Media Server HBAs Compatibility List for Media Server | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Encryption and Security Solutions for Media Server | Back to top |
- Encryption and security solution support information is listed below, organized by solution type.
- The following listings do not include specific operating system compatibility. For a list of supported NetBackup Media Server platforms, refer to the "NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List".
NetBackup Key Management Service (KMS)
- The NetBackup Key Management Service (KMS) feature is intended to support any tape drive with built-in hardware encryption capability that conforms to the SCSI T10 encryption standard. Each drive model listed in the following table has been tested in Veritas labs to verify that it works with NetBackup correctly, so Veritas recommends using only listed drives with the KMS feature. Refer to the Tape Drives section in this document for the list of platforms and interfaces on which each of the following drives is supported.
- Note: KMS is supported on any tape library supported by NetBackup, provided the library vendor supports that library with any of the encryption-capable drives listed in the table below.
NetBackup KMS - Supported Devices
Manufacturer | Model | Notes |
Dell EMC | PowerVault LTO4-120 | |
Dell EMC | PowerVault LTO5-140 | |
Dell EMC | PowerVault LTO-6 | |
Dell EMC | PowerVault LTO-6 HH | |
Dell EMC | PowerVault LTO-7 | |
Dell EMC | PowerVault LTO-7 HH | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 1760 LTO4 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 1840 LTO4 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 3000 LTO5 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 3280 LTO5 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 6250 LTO6 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 6650 LTO6 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 15000 LTO7 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 15750 LTO7 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | Ultrium 30750 LTO8 | |
IBM | System Storage TS1040 Ultrium 4 | Requires firmware version 7BG2 or later. |
IBM | System Storage TS1050 Ultrium 5 | |
IBM | System Storage TS1060 Ultrium 6 | |
IBM | System Storage TS1070 Ultrium 7 | |
IBM | System Storage TS1120 (3592 Model E05) | Requires firmware version 1C15 or later. |
IBM | System Storage TS1130 (3592 Model E06) | Requires firmware version 2480 or later. |
IBM | System Storage TS1140 (3592 Model E07) | |
IBM | System Storage TS1150 (3592 Model E08) | |
IBM | System Storage TS1155 (3592 Model 55F) | |
IBM | System Storage TS2240 Ultrium 4 Half Height | |
IBM | System Storage TS2250 Ultrium 5 Half Height | |
IBM | System Storage TS2260 Ultrium 6 Half Height | |
IBM | System Storage TS2270 Ultrium 7 Half Height | |
IBM | System Storage TS2280 Ultrium 8 Half Height | |
IBM | System Storage TS2340 Ultrium 4 | Requires firmware version 7BG2 or later. |
IBM | System Storage TS2350 Ultrium 5 | |
IBM | System Storage TS2360 Ultrium 6 | |
IBM | System Storage TS2370 Ultrium 7 | |
IBM | System Storage TS2380 Ultrium 8 | |
IBM | Ultrium 4 (OEM) | Requires firmware version 7BG2 or later. |
IBM | Ultrium 4 Half Height (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 5 (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 5 Half Height (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 6 (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 6 Half Height (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 7 (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 7 Half Height (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 8 (OEM) | |
IBM | Ultrium 8 Half Height (OEM) | |
Oracle StorageTek | T10000B | Requires firmware version 1.41.211 or later. |
Oracle StorageTek | T10000C | Requires firmware version 1.53.311 or later. The drive needs manual setup including obtaining the data path key management (DPKM) encryption license from Oracle. |
Oracle StorageTek | T10000D | |
Quantum | LTO-4 HH | Requires firmware version 2190 or later. |
Quantum | LTO-5 FH | |
Quantum | LTO-5 HH | |
Quantum | LTO-6 HH | |
Quantum | LTO-7 HH | |
Quantum | LTO-8 HH | |
Tandberg | HH LTO 5 |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Third Party Encryption Solutions for Media Server | Back to top |
- Support information for vendor-supplied encryption solutions is listed below, organized by vendor. Under each vendor there is a table showing tested solutions, firmware versions tested with that solution, and other important notes about the solution and its compatibility.
- The firmware listed in these tables is the firmware that has been tested. Firmware versions newer than those listed are also supported.
- Support for specific storage devices such as tape drives, libraries, and virtual devices is not listed in this section. NetBackup will support any hardware that is supported both by the encryption provider and Veritas. Please refer to the other sections of this document for Veritas' support of these storage devices.
- Please Note:
- The firmware listed on this page is the firmware that has been tested. All firmware versions newer than what is listed are also supported.
Third-Party Encryption Solutions - Vendor Compatibility
Contents (for details click on the checkbox) | ||
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Brocade | Cisco Systems | Decru |
Fujitsu | Hewlett Packard Enterprise | IBM |
NEC | Quantum | SafeNet |
Sun StorageTek | Thales (NeoScale) |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
SAN Media Server/SAN Client/FT Media Server for Media Server and Client | Back to top |
- • Unless otherwise noted the minimum NetBackup level for SAN Client support is NetBackup 6.5 GA.
- SAN style backups via SAN Media Server
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SAN media servers are NetBackup media servers that back up their own data. SAN
media servers cannot back up data that resides on other clients.
SAN media servers are useful for certain situations. For example, a SAN media
server is useful if the data volume consumes so much network bandwidth that it
affects your network negatively.
• Enables LAN-free data protection with high performance access to shared resources.
• Can share tape resources with NetBackup Master and Media Servers.
• Can only back itself up, not other clients.
• Software is installed stand-alone on each cluster node and linked to the virtual host via an application cluster.
• When you define a backup policy for a SAN media server, add only the SAN media server as the client.
• The NetBackup Shared Storage Option is able to use NetBackup SAN media servers.
• There is no platform restriction regarding SAN Media Servers - any Media Server can be a SAN Media Server. The only difference is in the license authentication mechanism. Application and DB Agents are supported with the SAN Media Server.
- SAN style backups via SAN Client
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A NetBackup SAN client is a NetBackup client on which the Fibre Transport service
is activated. The SAN client is similar to the SAN media server that is used for the
Shared Storage Option; it backs up its own data. However, the SAN client is based
on the smaller NetBackup client installation package, so it has fewer administration
requirements and uses fewer system resources.
• It connects to a NetBackup media server over Fibre Channel.
• The NetBackup SAN Client Fibre Transport Service manages the connectivity and the data transfers for the FT pipe on the SAN clients. The SAN client FT service also discovers FT target mode devices on the NetBackup media servers and notifies the FT Service Manager about them.
• Requires SAN connectivity with a Media Server running Fibre Transport Services (reference additional information below in regards to the FT Media Server).
SAN client does not support the following types of backup:
• SharePoint
• Enterprise Vault
• Exchange DAG or CCR backups through a passive node of an Exchange cluster
• All other application and database agents are supported with the SAN Client.
Note: SAN client does support the use of FlashBackup but all restores from FlashBackup backups will use the LAN connection, not the SAN connection.
- SAN client and NetBackup Deduplication
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• SAN Client is a NetBackup optional feature that provides high speed backups and restores of NetBackup clients. Fibre Transport is the name of the NetBackup high-speed data transport method that is part of the SAN Client feature. The backup and restore traffic occurs over a SAN.
• SAN clients can be used with the deduplication option; however, the deduplication must occur on the media server, not the client. Configure the media server to be both a deduplication storage server (or load balancing server) and an FT media server. The SAN client backups are then sent over the SAN to the deduplication server/FT media server host. At that media server, the backup stream is deduplicated.
• Do not enable client deduplication on SAN Clients. The data processing for deduplication is incompatible with the high-speed transport method of Fibre Transport. Client-side deduplication relies on two-way communication over the LAN with the media server. A SAN client streams the data to the FT media server at a high rate over the SAN.
- FT Media Server
- A NetBackup FT media server is a NetBackup media server on which the Fibre Transport services are activated. NetBackup FT media servers accept connections from SAN clients and send data to the storage units. The host bus adapters (HBAs) that accept connections from the SAN clients use a special NetBackup target mode driver to process FT traffic. The media server FT service controls data flow, processes SCSI commands, and manages data buffers for the server side of the FT pipe. It also manages the target mode driver for the host bus adaptors.
- Reference the HCL document Fibre Transport Media Server HBAs section for supported Operating Systems and HBAs. http://www.veritas.com/docs/000025228
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Infrastructure Used for Testing for Media Server | Back to top |
- The NetBackup Shared Storage Option (SSO) hardware support model for Storage Area Network (SAN) components is an open model. In other words, all Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) converged network adapters (CNA), Fibre Channel (FC) host bus adapters (HBA), switches, bridges, and routers are supported in a SAN environment. This means that if a FCoE or FC component is causing a problem, Veritas will work with the component vendor in an attempt to resolve the problem, but resolution is not guaranteed. Veritas and most hardware vendors listed are members of TSANet.
Infrastructure - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Vendor support considerations | 1. To ensure compatibility, the device manufacturers and the operating system vendor must support the combination of SAN components. |
CNAs
- This list of SAN components represents equipment that has been used during NetBackup qualification testing of devices listed in previous sections of this document. It is not intended to be a list of supported components.
CNAs - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Support assumptions | For details on supported operating systems, please refer to the
"NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List"
.
1. Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition" it also means that the other editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are supported. Only the x64 (64-bit) editions of the OS are supported as a NetBackup Media Server. Server Core Installation Option is not supported as a NetBackup Media Server. 2. Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2012 Datacenter" it also means that the other editions of Windows Server 2012, Windows Storage Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 are supported. 3. Where support is shown for "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 on x86-64" it also means that CentOS 5 and Oracle Linux 5 are supported. 4. Where support is shown for "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 on x86-64" it also means that CentOS 6 and Oracle Linux 6 are supported. 5. Where support is shown for "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 on x86-64" it also means that CentOS 7 and Oracle Linux 7 are supported. 6. Where support is shown for "SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" it also means that Novell Open Enterprise Server (Linux) is supported. |
Vendor support considerations | 1. Consult the hardware vendor's web site for current firmware and driver updates (where applicable). |
Configuration considerations | 1. All like CNAs within a SAN should use the same firmware, BIOS and driver revision as recommended by CNA vendors. |
Operating system support added | 1. AIX 7.2 is supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.2 and later. |
Operating system support dropped | 1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 is not supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.1 and later. |
HBAs
- This list of SAN components represents equipment that has been used during NetBackup qualification testing of devices listed in previous sections of this document. It is not intended to be a list of supported components.
HBAs - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Support assumptions | For details on supported operating systems, please refer to the
"NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List"
.
1. Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Edition" it also means that the other editions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 are supported. Only the x64 (64-bit) editions of the OS are supported as a NetBackup Media Server. Server Core Installation Option is not supported as a NetBackup Media Server. 2. Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2012 Datacenter" it also means that the other editions of Windows Server 2012, Windows Storage Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 are supported. 3. Where support is shown for "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 on x86-64" it also means that CentOS 5 and Oracle Linux 5 are supported. 4. Where support is shown for "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 on x86-64" it also means that CentOS 6 and Oracle Linux 6 are supported. 5. Where support is shown for "Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 on x86-64" it also means that CentOS 7 and Oracle Linux 7 are supported. 6. Where support is shown for "SUSE Linux Enterprise Server" it also means that Novell Open Enterprise Server (Linux) is supported. |
Vendor support considerations | 1. All like HBAs within a SAN should use the same firmware, BIOS and driver revision as recommended by HBA vendors.
2. Consult the hardware vendor's web site for current firmware and driver updates (where applicable). |
Operating system support added | 1. AIX 7.2 is supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.2 and later. |
Operating system support dropped | 1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 is not supported as a media server with NetBackup 7.7.1 and later. |
Bridges/Routers
- This list of SAN components represents equipment that has been used during NetBackup qualification testing of devices listed in previous sections of this document. It is not intended to be a list of supported components.
Infrastructure - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Vendor support considerations | 1. To ensure compatibility, the device manufacturers and the operating system vendor must support the combination of SAN components.
2. Consult the hardware vendor's web site for current firmware. |
Infrastructure - Routers/Bridges Used In Testing
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Bridges/Routers |
Switches
- This list of SAN components represents equipment that has been used during NetBackup qualification testing of devices listed in previous sections of this document. It is not intended to be a list of supported components.
Infrastructure - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Vendor support considerations | 1. To ensure compatibility, the device manufacturers and the operating system vendor must support the combination of SAN components.
2. Consult the hardware vendor's web site for current firmware. |
Infrastructure - Switches Used In Testing
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Switches |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Devices Retiring Soon for Media Server | Back to top |
- The devices in this section will not be listed in the Hardware Compatibility List for the next major NetBackup release after NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x. Many of these devices are end-of-life products that are no longer supported by the manufacturer.
Virtual Tape Libraries
Manufacturer | Device |
Dell EMC | Disk Library Series |
Fujitsu | CentricStor |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | VLS 300 EVA Gateway, VLS 6000 Series, VLS 9000 Series |
Sun | StorageTek VTL Plus 1.0, StorageTek VTL Plus 2.0, StorageTek VTL Prime 1.0, VTL1200 |
Tape Libraries
Manufacturer | Device |
ADIC | Scalar i2000, Scalar i500 |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | ESL E-Series 286e, ESL E-Series 630e, MSL5026DLX, MSL5026S2, MSL5026SL, MSL5030L1, MSL5052S2, MSL5052SL, MSL5060L1, MSL6000 Series, MSL6030L2, MSL6060L2, SSL1016, SSL1016L2, SSL1016S2 |
IBM | TotalStorage 3494 |
Quantum | PX500 Series |
Sun | StorageTek L1400, StorageTek L180, StorageTek L700, StorageTek L700e, StorageTek SL24, StorageTek SL3000, StorageTek SL48, StorageTek SL500, StorageTek SL8500, StorEdge C10, StorEdge C2, StorEdge C4, StorEdge L180, StorEdge L500, StorEdge L5500, StorEdge L6000, StorEdge L700, StorEdge L8500 |
Tape Drives
Manufacturer | Device |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | DLT VS160, SDLT600, Ultrium 215 LTO1, Ultrium 230 LTO1, Ultrium 448 LTO2, Ultrium 460 LTO2, Ultrium 960 LTO3 |
IBM | TotalStorage 3580 Ultrium 1, TotalStorage 3580 Ultrium 2, TotalStorage 3590B Series, TotalStorage 3590E Series, TotalStorage 3590H Series, TotalStorage 3592 Model J1A, Ultrium 1, Ultrium 2 |
Quantum | DLT VS160, DLT-V4, LTO-2, LTO-2 HH |
Sun | StorageTek T10000A, StorageTek T10000A 4GB, StorageTek T10000B, StorageTek T9840C, StorageTek T9840D, StorEdge LTO1, StorEdge LTO2, StorEdge LTO3, StorEdge SDLT 320 |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Software Compatibility List (SCL) for Client | Back to top |
- NetBackup is supported on all editions (Advanced, Base, DC, etc.) and on all vendor GA updates (n.1, n.2, etc.) or service packs (SP1, SP2, etc.) unless stated otherwise in the tables below.
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server - NetBackup Client
OS | CPU Architecture | OS Bits | NetBackup Client | NetBackup Bits | NBAC | SAN Client | Minimum NetBackup Level |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 | z/Architecture[1] | 64 | Y | 64 | Y | 7.6.0.3 |
Footnotes
- 1. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2 and later is supported from NetBackup 7.7.3
System Requirements for Client | Back to top |
NetBackup Binary Size
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Approximate binary size of the NetBackup client software for an initial install.
OS - All Versions | CPU Architecture | 32-bit client | 64-bit client | Notes |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | z/Architecture | 1299MB | Media server or client compatibility only. |
Client Physical Memory Requirement
OS/Version | CPU Architecture | Minimum Memory Requirement |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 | z/Architecture | 512 MB |
Temporary Disk Space Requirement for Install or Upgrade
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After downloading the software, temporary disk space is required for the installation process on almost all platforms. For local installs or remote (push) installs using the rsh or ssh method, you may designate where this temporary space is located via use of environment variables, NB_TMPDIR or TMPDIR on the client. NB_TMPDIR is used if set, TMPDIR next if set, otherwise /tmp. For ftp or sftp remote installs, the client software is moved to /tmp on the client and during the install environment variables NB_TMPDIR or TMPDIR are used as mentioned previously. For details, consult the Installation Guide.
For local installs, you will need approximately 374 MBs of temporary disk space during the install.
For remote installs, you will need approximately 458 MBs for placement of the client software and, then, for the install.
If using Live Update, you will need 4.5 GBs of temporary disk space. The location of the temporary disk space is designated in the 'workdir' setting in the /usr/openv/netbackup/nblu.conf file with /tmp being the default.
Valid Characters in Host Names Requirement
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NetBackup requires host names to comply with RFC-1123, meaning only ASCII characters "a" thru "z", case insensitive, and digits "0" thru "9" and the hyphen character.
- NetBackup Documentation References:
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Release Notes
Bare Metal Restore File System/Volume Manager Support for Client | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Client Selections for Backup Policies for Client | Back to top |
- The information in the Client Selection column of the table below is the client type that should be selected when installing NetBackup as a client on the Operating System/Version and Architecture listed in this table.
- Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2008" or "Windows Server 2008 R2" it is implied that Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, and Web Edition are supported.
- Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2012","Windows Server 2012 R2" or "Windows Server 2016" it is implied that Standard Edition, Datacenter Edition, Essentials Edition, and Foundation Edition are supported.
OS | CPU Architecture | NetBackup 7.7 Client Selection |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 | z/Architecture | Linux-s390x,IBMzSeriesSuSE2.6.16 |
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Deduplication Supported Operating Systems for Client | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Database and Application Agent Compatibility for Client | Back to top |
- This Software Compatibility List (SCL) document describes the supported database and application agents for Veritas NetBackup 7.7 through 7.7.x.
- For all other NetBackup compatibility lists, refer to http://www.veritas.com/docs/000033647
- Database and application patch support: Major versions of database software have been qualified in Veritas Labs and are listed in the tables below. 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.
- Linux support: For Linux distributions shown in the tables below, NetBackup is supported on all "editions" and on all vendor GA updates (n.1, n.2, etc.) or service packs (SP1, SP2, etc.) unless otherwise footnoted in this document or in the NetBackup OS Compatibility List, http://www.veritas.com/docs/000040842 .
- Database Appliances: 3rd party database hardware appliances are supported if the appliance OS/architecture and database software are listed in the Veritas NetBackup OS compatibility list http://www.veritas.com/docs/000040842 and in the Database and Application Agent compatibility list (this document). For example, some Oracle Exadata and Exalogic models are supported based upon this support statement. Please consult the vendor documentation to identify the embedded software versions.
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End of life information: More information is available about certain NetBackup features, functionality, 3rd-party product integration, Veritas product integration, applications, databases, and OS platforms that Veritas intends to replace with newer and improved functionality, or in some cases, discontinue without replacement.
please see the SORT widget titled "NetBackup Future Platform and Feature Plans" at https://sort.veritas.com/netbackup .
Database Agents
- The sections below contain information that is related to specific database agents and OS platforms.
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SAP
The NetBackup SAP Agent protects SAP Oracle environments by integrating with SAP BR*Tools. SAP BR*Tools may have a separate version from the SAP Kernel. Reference Technical Solution 51094 for details http://www.veritas.com/docs/000033132.
SAP environments based on Microsoft SQL or DB2 databases are supported via the NetBackup Microsoft SQL and DB2 agents respectively.
SAP supports Oracle and MAX-DB base environments.
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Windows Server 2008
When using a 32-bit OS on a x64 CPU the DB Agent is supported if the x86 CPU is listed in this compatibility list.
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MySQL
MySQL Agent is available from Zmanda http://www.zmanda.com. For quotes or any other technical or business questions related to this agent, please contact Zmanda at: symantec@zmanda.com.
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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Agent is available from Zmanda http://www.zmanda.com. For quotes or any other technical or business questions related to this agent, please contact Zmanda at: symantec@zmanda.com.
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IBM DB2 | Oracle Database |
- NetBackup Database and Application Agent Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Database and Application Agent Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x Database and Application Agent Software Compatibility List Updates
Snapshot Client - General Information for Client | Back to top |
- This section contains Snapshot Client compatibility information for Veritas NetBackup 7.7.x. It covers NetBackup Server (which includes Enterprise Server and Server), Client, and Snapshot Client.
- Veritas supports standard unaltered kernel/Operating System levels. Should an issue arise on a revised kernel, Operating System, or virtual system environment, Veritas support may request the recreation of the problem with the standard operating environment distribution.
- Veritas InfoScale / Storage Foundation Compatibility
- Veritas InfoScale/Storage Foundation file system and volume manager are supported as the Snapshot Client stack based on Operating System requirements of the InfoScale/Storage Foundation product. For specific OS compatibility information regarding InfoScale/Storage Foundation, please see "Veritas Services and Operations Readiness Tools (SORT)".
- FlashBackup policy limitation: The NetBackup FlashBackup policy is not supported on Veritas File System (VxFS) layout versions 8 and beyond, versions 7 and earlier are supported.
- Third-Party Products
- When a problem may be related to product(s) from a third-party vendor with whom Veritas has a cooperative or collaborative relationship on such product(s), then Veritas will work with that vendor in an attempt to resolve the problem, but resolution is not guaranteed. When Veritas does not have such a support relationship in place with the third-party vendor, or when the vendor ceases to support such product(s), then our ability to support Veritas Licensed Software operating with such vendor's product(s) may be limited, affected, or prevented (and such third party product(s) may cease to be part of Veritas-supported configuration(s)). Veritas support may be limited by the hardware or software vendor due to their support lifecycle. Should a vendor announce End of Support for a product, Veritas support may be limited.
- Oracle Agent Support
- Oracle ASM Environment is not supported.
Snapshot Client - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Support assumptions | For details on supported operating systems, please refer to the
"NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List"
.
1. Where support is shown for "Windows Server" it also means that the other editions of Windows Server and Windows Storage Server are supported, unless noted otherwise. Windows Server 2008 Core Installation is not supported as a NetBackup Media Server. Windows 2012 Core and 2012 R2 Core are supported as a NetBackup Media Server. |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Snapshot Client - Array-based Snapshot Methods for Client | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Snapshot Client - Software-based Snapshot Methods for Client | Back to top |
This feature is not supported on this platform.
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
Encryption and Security Solutions for Client | Back to top |
- NetBackup Client Encryption is compatible with all disk storage units (DSU), tape drives, tape libraries, and virtual tape libraries supported by NetBackup.
- Note: Any DSU type supported by NetBackup can be used with client encryption, although encryption prevents deduplication by Media Server Dedupe, OpenStorage devices, or VTLs.
- NetBackup Client Encryption is supported on all NetBackup client platforms except NetWare and OpenVMS, and is not supported with BMR or SAN client.
Symantec Security Information Manager
- NetBackup Client is supported with Symantec Security Information Manager (SSIM) v4.8 and later.
- For more information on SSIM, see https://support.symantec.com/en_US/dpl.52517.html
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
File System Compatibility for Client | Back to top |
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NetBackup supports backing up file data on all POSIX compliant file systems. The table below represents the platform configurations that have been tested for compatibility with ACLs and other extended attributes. Unless otherwise noted in the table below, ACLs and other extended attributes are not supported.
NetBackup has improved its integration with the Veritas File System (VxFS) product to ensure interoperability on all compatible VxFS versions. If you run a VxFS version that is older than VxFS 4.0 then you need to install new VxFS libraries on the client to back up the systems that run VxFS. You can search and download the appropriate VxFS libraries to your system from Patch Central on the Veritas Support Web site. See, https://sort.veritas.com/patch/finder.
Note :
• For Linux Operating Systems, the backup and restore of extended attributes set by the chattr command on XFS, ZFS, BTRFS etc. is not supported
• Cross platform restore of extended attributes is not supported.
File System | ACL | Other Extended Attributes or Named Data Streams | Notes / Exceptions |
Ext2, Ext3, Ext4, ReiserFS, XFS, BTRFS | No | Yes | BTRFS file system is not supported with sub-volumes and snapshots.
EA is not supported from NetBackup 7.7.3 for SUSE 12 SP2 |
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
NetBackup OpsCenter Web Browser Requirements | Back to top |
Web Browser | Versions | Notes |
Microsoft Internet Explorer | - 7.x, 8.x, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0
- 32-bit and 64-bit | - IE 7.0 and later versions may display a security certificate warning page when you access OpsCenter. Reference "Disabling security certificate warnings permanently from browsers" instructions in the NetBackup OpsCenter Administrator's Guide.
- It may not be possible to view reports, jobs, or audit data when exporting from IE 9.0. Alternatively, IE 9.0 may show a "Internet Explorer Cannot Download" error when exporting reports, jobs, or auditing data from OpsCenter. - Reference "Exporting OpsCenter reports or data with IE 9.0" instructions in the NetBackup OpsCenter Administrator's Guide. - Extra steps are required to access the OpsCenter console using Internet Explorer version 7 or 8 on a 32-bit Windows computer. For more information, see "About web browser considerations" in the NetBackup OpsCenter Administrator's Guide. - NetBackup 7.7.2 and later support OpsCenter with IE 11 - The NetBackup OpsCenter Administrator's Guide and other Guides are available by selecting the appropriate NetBackup version link at http://www.veritas.com/docs/000003214 |
Mozilla Firefox | - 3.0, 3.5.x, 3.6.x, 9.0.1 and above for OpsCenter 7.0 to 7.5.
- 15.0 and later versions for OpsCenter 7.6 and later. - 32-bit and 64-bit | - Mozilla Firefox may display an Untrusted Connection page when you access OpsCenter. Reference "Disabling the Untrusted Connection page in Mozilla Firefox" instructions in the Veritas OpsCenter Administrator's Guide. |
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
NetBackup OpsCenter Backup Product Support | Back to top |
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There are two OpsCenter products: Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter and Veritas NetBackup OpsCenter Analytics.
OpsCenter does not require any license and is included with the NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server products. OpsCenter provides single deployment configuration and user interface for monitoring, alerting, and reporting functionality. It provides monitoring, management and administration capabilities for NetBackup as well as operational reporting for other products as designated in the following table.
OpsCenter Analytics is the licensed version of OpsCenter. In addition to the features available in the unlicensed OpsCenter version, Analytics offers report customization, chargeback reporting and support for third-party data protection products as designated in the following table. The primary objectives of this product are to help organizations assess their compliance with business standards, e.g., service level agreements, and assist in effective business planning, e.g., future backup requirements via backup trend analysis.
Listed in the table below are the backup and archiving products and versions supported by OpsCenter and OpsCenter Analytics.
Backup Product | Version | Support Level | Analytics License Required |
Veritas NetBackup | 7.7 and higher versions | All supported NetBackup platforms by Remote Agent.
Native OpsCenter agent for Windows 2008 (SP2 and R2) and Solaris 10 and 11. | No |
Veritas NetBackup Appliance | See NetBackup Hardware Compatibility List for Appliance support information.
http://www.veritas.com/docs/000025228 | Data collection happens automatically by NBSL | No |
Veritas NetBackup PureDisk | 6.2, 6.2.2, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.1.2, 6.6, 6.6.0.1, 6.6.0.2, 6.6.0.3, 6.6.1, 6.6.1.2, 6.6.3a, 6.6.5 | PureDisk supported platform (PDOS) by the OpsCenter integrated Agent. You do not need a separate Agent to collect data from PureDisk. You can use the inbuilt Agent of the OpsCenter Server for data collection.
To create or configure the data collector, select the Agent that is installed as Integrated Agent. | No |
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
NetBackup OpsCenter Operating System Requirements | Back to top |
NetBackup OpsCenter Physical Memory Requirement
OS/Version | CPU Architecture | Minimum Memory Requirement |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 | z/Architecture | 8 GB |
Valid Characters in Host Names Requirement
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NetBackup OpsCenter requires host names to comply with RFC-1123, meaning only ASCII characters "a" thru "z", case insensitive, and digits "0" thru "9" and the hyphen character.
- Software compatibility and release notes documentation is contained in:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Release Notes
NetBackup Administration Consoles | Back to top |
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The NetBackup Java Administration Console is an interface to configure and manage NetBackup installed on the same machine. The interface can run on any NetBackup Java-capable system.
The Backup Archive and Restore (BAR) console is an interface to the NetBackup client. The Backup, Archive, and Restore utility performs backups and archives for the system on which it is installed and restores for this system and other clients.
For information on how to install the consoles mentioned above reference the NetBackup Installation Guides. And for information on usage reference the NetBackup Administrator's Guides.
The table below is a list of the platforms that support the NetBackup-Java Administration Console and the Backup Archive and Restore Interface.
Note: If a supported NetBackup client is not listed in the table below the client is supported for backup and restore, but it does not support any of the available graphical interfaces.
- Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2008" or "Windows Server 2008 R2", it is implied that Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition, Datacenter Edition, and Web Edition are supported.
- Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2012" it is implied that Standard Edition, Datacenter Edition, Essentials Edition, and Foundation Edition are supported.
- Where support is shown for "Windows Server 2016" it is implied that Standard Edition, Datacenter Edition, Essentials Edition, and Foundation Edition are supported.
OS | CPU Architecture | NetBackup-Java Administration Console | Backup, Archive, and Restore Interface |
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 12 | z/Architecture | Y | Y |
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
NetBackup in the Cloud | Back to top |
- NetBackup now supports cloud-based Master Servers and Media Servers as part of extending data protection into workloads in the cloud. For more information, see the "360 Data Management" page.
NetBackup in the Cloud - Considerations
Subject | Notes |
Support assumptions | 1. NetBackup is supported on any cloud infrastructure environment that meets NetBackup's minimum resource requirements.
For details on operating systems supported by NetBackup, please refer to the
"NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Operating System Software Compatibility List"
.
For details on NetBackup minimum resource requirements, please refer to the
"NetBackup Installation Guide"
.
2. Veritas does not certify the cloud compute layer or the cloud block storage layer. They are assumed to work as similar physical resources do. 3. NetBackup-certified cloud object storage support is listed in the vendor tables in the OST Cloud section of this HCL. 4. NetBackup deployment templates are available for some operating systems and cloud infrastructure solutions. Supported templates are listed in the vendor tables below. For a quicker and easier NetBackup deployment, Veritas recommends using the template rather than doing a manual NetBackup installation. |
NetBackup in the Cloud - Links to Solution Information
- NetBackup is supported on any cloud infrastructure environment that meets NetBackup's minimum resource requirements. Solution briefs have been created for the cloud infrastructures listed in the table below.
NetBackup in the Cloud - Deployment Templates
Amazon
- This solution deploys a NetBackup Master or Media Server in an Amazon Web Services EC2 instance, using the AWS CloudFormation feature.
Amazon Machine Image (AMI) for NetBackup
Operating System | NetBackup template file | NetBackup Master Server support | NetBackup Media Server support | Supported Locales / Regions |
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | Link to the AWS CloudFormation NetBackup 7.7.3 AMI template file | Yes | Yes | Asia Pacific (Mumbai), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Asia Pacific (Singapore), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), Canada (Central), Europe (Frankfurt), Europe (Ireland), Europe (London), South America (Sao Paulo), US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (N. California), US West (Oregon) |
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (last updated on May 31, 2019)
- NetBackup Hardware Compatibility Documentation: Introduction
NetBackup Future Platform and Feature Plans | Back to top |
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Veritas is committed to providing the best possible data protection experience for NetBackup customers on the widest variety of platforms, operating systems, databases, applications, and hardware. Veritas is continuously reviewing NetBackup's support of these items to ensure the proper balance of supporting their General Availability release, the very latest versions of new software, hardware and introducing new features and functionality and maintaining support for existing and older versions of these products and NetBackup functionality. While Veritas is continually adding support for new features, platforms, operating systems, and applications, it may be also necessary to improve, replace, or remove support in NetBackup for lesser used, older features, functionality, software, OS, databases, applications, integration with other products, and hardware that are no longer supported or nearing their end of support life from the manufacturer from NetBackup Compatibility Lists.
To better help its customers to plan for these upcoming changes to the support status of these items in NetBackup, Veritas will provide advanced notification as soon as possible as listed below. Veritas intends to list the older product functionality, features, hardware, OS, and 3rd party software products that will no longer be supported in the next release of NetBackup. If possible, these items are listed at least six months before that release.
The information below lists certain features, functionality, 3rd-party and Veritas products, applications, databases, and OS/Platforms for which Veritas intends to replace with newer and improved functionality, or in some cases, discontinue without replacement. The last release of NetBackup to proliferate support of the item is provided. Technotes in the Notes column contain additional details about available replacement options. Where a major, minor or release update version is specified, the feature or platform is supported through the last Maintenance Update (patch) of that release. Where 'All' is specified, it is supported for all versions or variations of the family of the relevant or supported platforms.
Check this site frequently for updated information for NetBackup. If an item listed below will cause significant business impacts, contact your Veritas Sales Account Team. Please note that the official NetBackup Support Lifecycle for your existing NetBackup product version won't be affected or altered in any way. For the official Veritas Support Lifecycle Policy of all NetBackup versions, see https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/terms/support-fundamentals.html.
Information in the following table contains plans starting with NetBackup 7.5. For information concerning no longer supported platforms, consult the following section of the report.
Information in the following table was last updated on 2018-01-08.
Date Added/Modified | Feature/Functionality/OS/Platform | NetBackup Area | OS/Platform | OS/Platform Version | CPU Architecture | Last Supported Release | Notes |
2017-05-25 | Pre-7.7 backlevel administration with the Java GUI | Master Server, Media Server, Client | All | All | All | 8.0 | Pre-7.7 versions were EOSL Febuary 1, 2017. The 8.0 Windows remote administration console can be installed if needing to administer pre-7.7 NetBackup servers or perform backups/restores of pre-7.7 clients. |
2017-05-19 | Remote (push) installations of UNIX/Linux clients using ftp | Master Server, Client | All UNIX and Linux | All | All | 8.0 | Use the sftp method as the alternative. Push install from the administration console is being changed to use ssh. |
2017-05-19 | Remote (push) installations of UNIX/Linux clients using rsh | Master Server, Client | All UNIX and Linux | All | All | 8.0 | Use the ssh method as the alternative. Push install from the administration console is being changed to use ssh as well. |
2017-04-19 | NetBackup High Availability (HA) Media Server | Media Server | All | All | All | 8.0 | HA Media Server was End of Life for new installs with NetBackup 7.7 and only upgrades from 6.5 were supported. This will now continue the EOL for HA Media Server with regards to upgraded HA Media Server moving forward with the Jasper release. NetBackup Media Server App_Clusters will not be impacted. NetBackup HA Appliances are not impacted. |
2017-04-19 | DB2 versions 9.1, 9.5, 9.7 & 10.1 | NetBackup for DB2 | All | All | All | 8.0 | |
2017-03-14 | Replication Director for EMC VNX | Replication Director | All | All | All | 8.0 | |
2016-01-11 | BMR - XenServer support | Client | All | All | All | 7.7.3 |
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
End of Life (EOL) announcement and platforms no longer supported by NetBackup | Back to top |
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Support has been dropped for the following OS Versions/Architectures in the 7.7.x versions of NetBackup.
OS/Version | CPU Architecture | OS Bits | NetBackup | Last NetBackup Release Supported |
SUSE Enterprise Linux Server 10 | x86-64 | 64 | Client, Master and Media Server | 7.7 |
Novell Open Enterprise Server (Linux) | x86-64 | 64 | Client, Master and Media Server | 7.7.1 |
Apple Mac OS X | x86-64 | 64 | Client | 7.7.1 |
FreeBSD | x86-64 | 64 | Client | 7.7.1 |
Oracle Linux | x86-64 | 64 | Master | 7.7.1 |
- NetBackup Software Compatibility Documentation:
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List (last updated on November 18, 2019)
- 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List Updates
Documentation | Back to top |
Product Documentation
- - NetBackup Documentation Landing Page (Including links for all PDFs individually, and PDFs in a single .zip file)
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Administrator's Guide for UNIX, Windows, and Linux, Volume I
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Administrator's Guide, Volume II
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Commands Reference Guide
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Getting Started Guide
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Status Codes Reference Guide
- NetBackup 7.7.x Documentation
- NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore Getting Started Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Device Configuration Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup OpsCenter 7.7 Administrator's Guide
- NetBackup OpsCenter Reporting Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Troubleshooting Guide - Release 7.7
- Veritas Service and License Agreements
Installation/Upgrade Documentation
- How to perform a consistency check of the NetBackup EMM and BMR databases
- NetBackup 7.7 Installation Guide for UNIX and Windows
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Upgrade Guide
- NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal
- NetBackup LiveUpdate Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Replication Director Tools for NetApp Storage Systems
- Veritas NetBackup Emergency Engineering Binary Guide
- What's new in NetBackup and NetBackup Appliance releases
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Release Notes
- Veritas Download Center
Late Breaking News
Compatibility Lists
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Database and Application Agent Compatibility List
- NetBackup 7.7 - 7.7.x Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List
- NetBackup Master Compatibility List
- NetBackup Enterprise Server and Server 7.7 - 7.7.x OS Software Compatibility List
- Support for NetBackup in virtual environments
Performance and Tuning Guidelines
- ERROR CODE: error 26 bpbrm jobs failing with status 26
- How to estimate the number of master servers needed
- How to estimate the number of media servers needed
- In NetBackup 8.0, the Java Console displays "Status Code: 130 System Error Occurred" when attempting connection to a host with a noncompliant character in its hostname.
- Information on resource allocation within NetBackup
- Insufficient system file descriptors can cause performance issues and possible growth in the EMM_DATA.db file
- Minimum O/S ulimit settings on UNIX platforms
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Network Ports Reference Guide
- NetBackup OpsCenter Performance and Tuning Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup pre-install check detects insufficient space to perform upgrade
- Recommended NetBackup 7.5 *NIX semaphore tuning values (Linux/Solaris/HP-UX/AIX)
Product End of Life Information
Other Related Documentation
- NetBackup 7.7.1 Deduplication Guide
- NetBackup 7.7.1 Security and Encryption Guide
- NetBackup 7.7.2 Cloud Administrator's Guide
- NetBackup AdvancedDisk Storage Solutions Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Bare Metal Restore Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7.2
- NetBackup Clustered Master Server Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7.2
- NetBackup for DB2 Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup for Hyper-V Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7.1
- NetBackup for Informix Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup for Lotus Notes Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup for NDMP Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7.1
- NetBackup for Oracle Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7.2
- NetBackup for SAP Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7.1
- NetBackup for Sybase Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup for VMware Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7.2
- NetBackup OpenStorage Solutions Guide for Disk - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Replication Director Solutions Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup SAN Client and Fibre Transport Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Snapshot Client Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Vault Administrator's Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup Vault Operator's Guide - Release 7.7
- NetBackup VMware Web Client Guide - Release 7.7.2
- Veritas Entitlement Management System Guide