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  2. NetBackup™ Administrator's Guide, Volume I
  3. Section II. Configuring hosts
  4. Configuring Host Properties
  5. Configuration options for NetBackup servers
  6. NBSD_MEMORY_UNIT option for NetBackup servers and clients
NetBackup™ Administrator's Guide, Volume I

NBSD_MEMORY_UNIT option for NetBackup servers and clients

The NBSD_MEMORY_UNIT option specifies the unit for the memory calculations which is used in the process from the total system memory. If the unit is PERCENT, then the calculations are based on the percent of memory. If the unit is ABSOLUTE, then the calculations are based on the absolute value in MB. Default value is ABSOLUTE.

Note:

Do not enclose the value in single or double quotes.

Table: NBSD_MEMORY_UNIT Information

Usage

Description

Where to use

On NetBackup primary, media, or client servers.

How to use

Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option.

For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide.

Example:

NBSD_MEMORY_UNIT = ABSOLUTE 

By default, this entry is not present in the configuration file.

Equivalent Administration Console property

No equivalent exists in the NetBackup Administration Console host properties.

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