Changing the primary server that performs backups and restores for a client
Use the Make Primary option to change the primary server that performs backups and restores for a client. This option does not change a host into a primary server.
Note:
The client can also change their primary server in the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface by selecting . In this dialog, select the primary server to use for backups and restores.
This option is useful in a disaster recovery situation or in a NetBackup environment where Auto Image Replication is configured. For example, select a client in the source domain, then use Make Primary to temporarily point the client to the primary server of the target domain. After changing the primary server, restores from the target domain can be initiated.
To change the primary server that a client uses for backups and restores
- In the NetBackup Administration Console, in the left pane, expand NetBackup Management > Host Properties.
- Depending on the host to be configured, select Clients.
- In the details pane, double-click on the client that you want to modify.
- In the dialog box, click Servers.
- From the Additional servers list, select a server.
- Click Make Primary.
In the configuration file, the new primary server appears as the first server entry in the list.
Changing the primary server does not prevent the former primary server from initiating backups for the client. As long as that server continues to be listed on the client's server list, the primary server can perform backups.