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'Make This a Required Selection' in Backup Exec 2012
It has been quite some time since Backup Exec 2012 has been launched but there is one option which was not discussed or highlighted in any documentation, i.e. ‘Make This a Required Selection’This...
View ArticleNetbackup SLP Backlog Report and Troubleshooting
To troubleshoot an SLP Backlog first we need to define what a backlog is: Mainly is data that it hasn’t been duplicated to a second or N-Destinations configured under the SLP.i.e.:...
View ArticleAccelerator backup of Windows Cluster systems
So you have a Windows clustered file server, and want to use Accelerator.....but what about Windows Change Journals and NetBackup Track files?Windows Change Journals follow the file system, so what...
View ArticleBackup Exec 2012 Hyper V /VMware Application GRT demystified.
Backup Exec 2012 Hyper V /VMware Application GRT demystified.Before we move ahead to understand how Virtual Application GRT works, let me give a short description on How application GRT Works.In...
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How to rotate external harddisks - BE 2012
External hardisks, whether they are USB or eSata, are increasingly used as backup media, in place of tapes. If you are using more than one external harddisks, you would want to set them up so that...
View ArticleHow to leverage Backup Exec's Remote Console
We've gone through a process of removing all our site reps from the Domain Administrators group. The main issue for this was a security requirement to not allow them to have too much power. No sense in...
View ArticleWhat updates (service packs and hotfixes) are released for Backup Exec 2012...
The following table shows the hotfixes which were released for Backup Exec 2012 version. All the hotfixes in Italicare not anymore available through LiveUpdate, because they were replaced by further...
View ArticleNetBackup Scripting Sheet
I created a spreadsheet that can generating commands to create and modify NetBackup policy configuration. Now(Mar 24 2013), this sheet is based on NetBackup 7.5, but you can disable each attribute...
View ArticleMaking your life easier with NetBackup
This entry is intended to cover a number of issues that I see time and time again with members posting questions on the forum, and from my experience as a NBU TSE. The advice below is intended ......
View ArticleQuick Guide to Setting up logs in NetBackup
Firstly, many thanks to Marianne for her input into the below details. The purpose of this post is to provide a single location for info to be able to set up logs.The details below are just about the...
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Using 'Groups' in Backup Exec 2012.
Groups (server groups) is a new feature in Backup Exec 2012. The functionality of this feature is often misunderstood by many. Some people think this is a way to create 'One job for multiple servers'...
View ArticleBackup Exec vs NetBackup (Comparison of Legends)
Hi Connect,It has been in discussion since long, which would be best for environment. Choice between legends have been concern of corporates. Attached are comparison sheet for Backup exec and...
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How to Create an Exchange 2010 Backup Policy in NetBackup 7.x that crosses NB...
Exchange 2010 uses a database called a DAG. These instructions show how to setup a NetBackup Exchange policy for Exchange 2010 with a DAG that crosses a NetBackup Domain (meaning the servers...
View ArticleTuning Backup Exec
At the recently concluded Vision 2014, I had the opportunity to attend a hands-on lab session, Optimising Backup Exec 2014. This lab highlights 4 tunable areas which can have an impact on the...
View ArticleSymantec Desktop and Laptop Option - An Introduction
Let’s face it…many of us are concerned (some more than others) about data, application and server backups more than anything else. If you’re a backup administrator, this occupies your day. If you’re an...
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Using BackUp Exec 2012 to back up ReadyNAS NV+
I have a Symantec BackUp Exec system running on a server right next to my ReadyNAS NV+ server.I want to back up the ReadyNAS as I do regular backups of my other servers.But when i try and run a test,...
View ArticleNetbackup NDMP Strange Issue and Its Troubleshooting
As a part of NDMP restore validation we found a strange and weird issue.The details are given below: Netbackup Master/Media all are on 7.0.1 Version Policy Type: NDMP Ontap: 8.1.1 7-mode We have taken...
View ArticleBackup as a Service
A evolução da tecnologia tem mostrado que o número de servidores virtualizados vem crescendo cada vez mais. Os clientes de hoje visam principalmente a redução da infra-estrutura física que está...
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Netbackup Vmware configuration -adding Credentials
This Article provides the step by step process of Netbackup VADP configuration, credentials adding for different Virtual machine servers for Netbackup to enable the Vmware(VADP) backups.1)...
View ArticleRDP session to BE appliance 3600 / 3600 R2 [ Enable / Disable Instructions ]
BE 3600 / 3600 R2 came up on Win server 2008 R2, however this opeating system is harden and is customized to make it more secured.By design, user is unable to perform an RDP session to Windows on...
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