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  2. NetBackup™ Plug-in for VMware vSphere Client (HTML5) Guide
  3. Installing the NetBackup plug-in for vSphere Client (HTML5)
  4. vCenter privileges for managing NetBackup plug-in installation
NetBackup™ Plug-in for VMware vSphere Client (HTML5) Guide

vCenter privileges for managing NetBackup plug-in installation

To install the NetBackup vSphere Client (HTML5) plug-in, use the vSphere Client to make sure that the Extension privileges are set in vCenter. The Extension privileges must be set on each vCenter where the plug-in is to be installed.

Note:

The Extension privileges are also required for updating or uninstalling the plug-in.

For assistance setting privileges, refer to the appropriate VMware vSphere Documentation Center.

In the vSphere Client interface, the Extension privileges may look similar to the following:

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