Adding the NetBackup for NDMP license key on Windows servers
NetBackup for NDMP installs on a Windows system when the NetBackup server software is installed. No separate installation procedure is required. However, you must enter a valid license key to use NDMP. Use the following procedure on the Windows host that you want to be the NetBackup for NDMP server.
Note:
If you install in a clustered environment, first freeze the active node so that migrations do not occur during installation. For information about freezing a service group, see the clustering section in the NetBackup High Availability Administrator's Guide for the cluster software you are running.
To add the NetBackup for NDMP license key on Windows servers
- Install NetBackup server and client software as explained in the NetBackup Installation Guide for Windows.
- The new license key appears in the lower part of the dialog box.
NetBackup for NDMP is part of the core NetBackup product. To make sure a valid license key for NetBackup for NDMP is registered, do the following to list and add keys:
In the NetBackup Administration Console, select Help.
On the Help menu, select License Keys.
Existing keys are listed in the lower part of the window.
To register a new key, click the star icon to open the Add a new License Key dialog box. Type the new license key in the New license key field and click Add.
- If this NetBackup for NDMP server is not your primary server, install your NDMP license key on the primary server.
- In a clustered environment, perform these steps on each node in the cluster.
- If you install in a clustered environment, unfreeze the active node after the installation completes.
For information about unfreezing a service group, see the clustering section in the NetBackup High Availability Administrator's Guide for the cluster software you are running.