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  2. NetBackup™ NAS Administrator's Guide
  3. Section III. Using NDMP
  4. Configuring NDMP DirectCopy
  5. Using NDMP DirectCopy to duplicate a backup image
  6. Requirements to use NDMP DirectCopy for image duplication
  7. NetBackup policy type for image duplication
NetBackup™ NAS Administrator's Guide

NetBackup policy type for image duplication

You can duplicate an image that any NetBackup policy created. The policy need not be an NDMP policy.

The backup can be made to a storage unit in the VTL or to a storage device that is attached to an NDMP host. You can then copy the backup directly to a tape drive using the NetBackup Duplicate feature, as follows.

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About NDMP DirectCopy

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