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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_EVIDENCE_PATH option for NetBackup servers and clients
NetBackup™ Administrator's Guide, Volume I

NBSD_EVIDENCE_PATH option for NetBackup servers and clients

The NBSD_EVIDENCE_PATH option specifies the path to the folder where you want to store the generated evidence. It is a mandatory value. The nbperfmon does not run if the value is not specified. Ensure, the folder has sufficient space to gather the logs.

Note:

Do not enclose the value in single or double quotes.

Table: NBSD_EVIDENCE_PATH 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_EVIDENCE_PATH = c:\\temp

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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