VERITAS NetBackup 6.

x Administration (Fundamentals I)
Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring NetBackup

Lesson Introduction
Fundamentals I  Course Introduction  Lesson 1: NetBackup Essentials  Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring NetBackup  Lesson 3: Configuring Devices  Lesson 4: Configuring Storage Units  Lesson 5: Configuring Media  Lesson 6: Configuring Policy Attributes  Lesson 7: Scheduling Policies  Lesson 8: Client Lists and Backup Selections  Lesson 9: Managing and Monitoring Backups  Lesson 10: Performing Restores  Lesson 11: Managing Media and Images  Lesson 12: Performing Catalog Backups and Restores Fundamentals II
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Lesson Topics and Objectives

Topic
Topic 1: Preinstallation Considerations

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

 Identify the default installation paths for the NetBackup software.  Describe general considerations to be aware of before installing NetBackup.  Administer NetBackup license keys.  Install NetBackup.  Identify the tasks performed by the NetBackup installation script.  Verify the NetBackup installation.  Configure system startup/shutdown scripts.  Configure master server and media server host properties. Identify supported server upgrade paths. Troubleshoot the most common installation issues.
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Topic 2: Installing and Verifying Your NetBackup Application

Topic 3: Configuring NetBackup

Topic 4: Upgrade Considerations Topic 5: Troubleshooting NetBackup Installation Issues

Topic 1: Preinstallation Considerations

After completing this topic, you will be able to:  Identify the default installation paths for the NetBackup software.  Describe general considerations to be aware of before installing NetBackup.  Administer NetBackup license keys.

Default Installation Paths

NetBackup
 C:\Program Files\VERITAS\NetBackup  /usr/openv/netbackup  C:\Program Files\VERITAS\Volmgr  /usr/openv/volmgr  C:\Program Files\VERITAS\NetBackupDB  /usr/openv/db

Media Manager

EMM

License Keys

 C:\Program Files\VERITAS\NetBackup\var\  /usr/openv/var  C:\Program Files\VERITAS\java  /usr/openv/java

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Java

Installation Preparation
Servers Environment Administrator

Compatibility Memory and hard disk Remove old software

Are devices supported? Are devices operational? Can devices communicate?

Resources License Key Administrative privileges

http://support.veritas.com
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Environment Requirements
 UNIX: 1 GB of RAM + 256 MB of RAM for the Java administration console  Windows: 1 GB of RAM

Memory

Software

 UNIX: gzip and gunzip  Windows: Internet Explorer 5.0 or greater

Disk Space Requirements

Operating System HP-UX AIX Novell Windows Linux Solaris (x86) Solaris (SPARC) MacOS NBU and Media Server 9991100 MB 1735 MB Up to 21 MB 6351150 MB 620731 MB n/a 792 MB n/a NBU Client 307-354 MB 281 MB 3.12 MB + 128 MB 9229 MB 137 MB 241 MB 10 MB
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Sizing the Image Database

The image database is part of the NetBackup catalog. To size the image database: 1. Calculate the maximum number of files:
# files per backup * # backup per retention period

2. Estimate the number of bytes:

# of files * average length of files full path name

For binary catalogs, estimate 100 bytes per file.

3. Add 10-15 MB if running debug. 4. Allocate a single partition.

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Verifying Compatibility

http://support.veritas.com
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Compatibility Search Results

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NetBackup Licensing
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Master Servers
NetBackup Advanced Client Oracle (All Product License Keys) SSO

Media Servers
NetBackup Advanced Client Library-Based Tape Drives Feature SSO

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Administering License Keys

 The GUI  The License Key Utility

UNIX

Windows

The GUI

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Administering License Keys Using the GUI (UNIX)

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Administering License Keys Using the License Key Utility (UNIX)

/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd
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Administering License Keys Using the GUI (Windows)

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Topic 2: Installing and Verifying Your NetBackup Application

After completing this topic, you will be able to:  Install NetBackup.  Identify the tasks performed by the NetBackup installation script.  Verify the NetBackup installation.

The Master Server Installation Process (UNIX)

Log on as root. Insert the ICS software CD and install PBX software. Insert the NBU software CD and start the installation.

Install the Master Server.

Enter license keys.

Start processes.

Install the Media Server.

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The Media Server Installation Process (UNIX)

Install the Master Server. Log on as root. Insert the ICS software CD and install the PBX software.

Insert the NBU software CD and start the installation.

Install the Media Server.

Enter license keys.

Start processes.

Install options and agents.

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What the Installation Script Does (UNIX)

Name of host /usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf

Networking Port Definitions

/etc/services

Automatic startup and shutdown scripts appropriate directories

Networking entries /etc/inetd.conf file or /etc/xinetd.d directory

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Verifying the NetBackup Installation (UNIX)

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The Master Server Installation Process (Windows)

Log on as the administrator. Insert the NBU software CD and start the installation. Enter license keys.

Select NBU Master Server.

Verify the NBU Master Server name.

Set the NBU EMM Server host name.

Install the Master Server.

Install the Media Server. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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The Media Server Installation Process (Windows)

Install the Master Server. Log on as the administrator. Insert the NBU software CD and start the installation.

Enter license keys.

Select NBU Media Server.

Verify the NBU Media Server name.

Enter the NBU Master Server name.

Set the NBU EMM Server host name.

Install the Media Server. 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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What the Installation Script Does (Windows)

Name of host

Windows registry

Entries C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\services

Automatic startup and shutdown scripts appropriate directories

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Verifying the NetBackup Installation (Windows)

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Topic 3: Configuring NetBackup

After completing this topic, you will be able to:  Configure system startup and shutdown scripts.  Configure master server and media server host properties.

Configuring the NetBackup Environment

NetBackup directories: Startup/ shutdown scripts: Environment variables: Contain customizable scripts and command-line commands

Are used to start up and shut down the NetBackup and Media Manager services

Are appended to the PATH variable and the MANPATH variable (UNIX)

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Configuring NetBackup Host Properties

Step 1 Action From the NetBackup Administration Console, select NetBackup Management Host Properties Master Servers. Double-click the desired machine, or right-click the desired machine and select Properties

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Configuring NetBackup Host Properties (UNIX)

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Master Server Global Attributes (UNIX)

bpconfig

See the Host Properties appendix for details on all master server host properties.

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Configuring NetBackup Host Properties (Windows)

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Master Server Global Attributes (Windows)

bpconfig

See the Host Properties appendix for details on all master server host properties.

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Other Configuration Tasks

Configuring Storage Devices Configuring Media The Configuring Devices lesson The Configuring Storage Units lesson

The Configuring Media lesson

Configuring the Catalog Backup

The Performing Catalog Backups and Restores lesson

Creating a Backup Policy

 The Configuring Policy Attributes lesson  The Scheduling Policies lesson  The Client Lists and Backup Selections lesson
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Topic 4: Upgrade Considerations

After completing this topic, you will be able to identify supported server upgrade paths.

Supported Server Upgrades

NBU 5.0 MP4 NBU 6.0 NBU 5.1

NBU 4.5 NBU 4.5 MP4

NBU 5.0 GA NBU 5.0 MP1

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Upgrading to Mixed Version Environments

Client 6.0 Media 6.0 Master 6.0 and/or Media 5.1 EMM 6.0 Client 6.0 Media 6.0 Master 6.0 (optional) and/or Media 5.0 MP1 Client 5.1 Client 5.0 Client 5.0
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Client 5.1 Client 5.1 Client 5.0

Topic 5: Troubleshooting NetBackup Installation Issues

After completing this topic, you will be able to troubleshoot the most common NetBackup installation issues.

Common Installation Issues

 Ping the master server, media servers, and all clients by name.  Start or communicate with NBU services.  Ensure a match between ports and service entries on media servers, clients, and the master server.
Verify that host communications are set up correctly.

Network/ Communication Issues

Host Communication Setup Misspelled or Incorrect Host Names

 NetBackup requires reverse name lookup.  UNIX hosts are case-sensitive.

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What Did You Learn?

 You are about to be asked a series of questions related to the current lesson.  Read and try to answer each question.  Click Answer at the bottom of the slide to view the correct answer.

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The license key contains information on which of the following?

A. Whether the key is for a server, client, agent, or option B. Whether the key is permanent or an evaluation key C. The expiration date of a temporary evaluation key D. All of the above

Answer
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The license key contains information on which of the following?

A. Whether the key is for a server, client, agent, or option B. Whether the key is permanent or an evaluation key C. The expiration date of a temporary evaluation key D. All of the above
The correct answer is D.

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Which database is the largest part of the NetBackup metadata?

A. B. C. D. Global Device Database Volume Database Image Database Oracle Database

Answer
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Which database is the largest part of the NetBackup metadata?

A. B. C. D. Global Device Database Volume Database Image Database Oracle Database

The correct answer is C.

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After the installation is complete, how do you check for running NetBackup processes?

A. Check the processes tab in the Activity Monitor B. Enter the bpps command C. Enter the bpconf command D. Both A and B E. Both A and C

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After the installation is complete, how do you check for running NetBackup processes?

A. Check the processes tab in the Activity Monitor B. Enter the bpps command C. Enter the bpconf command D. Both A and B E. Both A and C
The correct answer is D.

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Which properties affect all operations for all policies and clients?

A. B. C. D.

Access management Global attributes NetBackup management General server attributes

Answer
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Which properties affect all operations for all policies and clients?

A. B. C. D.

Access management Global attributes NetBackup management General server attributes

The correct answer is B.

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Which of the following guidelines applies to upgrading NetBackup to 6.0?

A. No client can be a higher NetBackup version than its media server. B. No media server can be a higher NetBackup version than its master server. C. The master server must be the first system upgraded to 6.0. D. All of the above

Answer
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Which of the following guidelines applies to upgrading NetBackup to 6.0?

A. No client can be a higher NetBackup version than its media server B. No media server can be a higher NetBackup version than its master server C. The master server must be the first system upgraded to 6.0. D. All of the above
The correct answer is D.

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Lesson Summary
 Key Points
You now know how to prepare for a NetBackup installation. You know how to configure NetBackup, verify the installation, and troubleshoot the most common installation issues.

 Reference Materials
NetBackup 6.x Release Notes NetBackup 6.x Installation Guide NetBackup 6.x System Administrators Guide, Volume I NetBackup 6.x Troubleshooting Guide http://support.veritas.com

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