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  2. NetBackup™ NAS Administrator's Guide
  3. Section III. Using NDMP
  4. Configuring NDMP DirectCopy
  5. About NDMP DirectCopy
  6. Prerequisites for using NDMP DirectCopy
NetBackup™ NAS Administrator's Guide

Prerequisites for using NDMP DirectCopy

Note the following prerequisites for using NDMP DirectCopy:

  • NetBackup for NDMP software must be installed. NetBackup for NDMP is enabled by the Enterprise Disk Option license. It requires the NDMP protocol version V4 or higher.

  • The NetBackup Compatibility List for all Versions indicates which VTL software supports this functionality.

  • If your environment includes a VTL, the VTL must be installed and set up according to the vendor's instructions. The NetBackup Enterprise Disk Option license(s) are required. The Enterprise Disk Option license enables NDMP DirectCopy functionality.

  • The VTL must have the NDMP capabilities needed to support NDMP DirectCopy.

  • To make direct copies from one NDMP tape drive to another (no VTL), the NetBackup for NDMP license is required.

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