Example of using multiplexing with schedules
Figure: Multiplexing process scenario provides an example of how schedules are affected when multiplexing is active.
Assume the following about Figure: Multiplexing process scenario.
Schedule A begins first.
Schedules can be in the same or in different policies.
is enabled.
Consequently, a client can have multiple data streams.
Table: Description of the multiplexing process scenario
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1 and 2 |
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3 and 4 |
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5 and 6 |
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7 and 8 |
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9 and 10 |
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11 and 12 |
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13 |
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NetBackup attempts to add multiplexed jobs to drives that already use multiplexing. If multiplexed jobs are confined to specific drives, other drives are available for non-multiplexed jobs.
If the backup window closes before NetBackup can start all the jobs in a multiplexing set, NetBackup completes only the jobs that have started.
For example, Figure: Multiplexing process scenario assumes that the Activity Monitor shows jobs A1 through A5 as queued and active.
If only jobs A1 and A2 start before the window closes, NetBackup does not perform the other jobs that are in the set. If the window closes before any jobs start, only the first queued and active job starts and completes. In this example: Job A1.