Example of using Backup Network Drives (policy attribute) to back up a shared folder
The following example gives the steps for backing up a shared folder using the policy attribute. The procedure backs up the folder share on win_PC through win_client. Consult the following descriptions before you review the example.
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primary1 |
NetBackup primary server |
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win_client |
Windows NetBackup client |
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win_PC |
Windows computer (not necessarily a NetBackup client) |
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share |
A shared folder on win_PC |
Table: Using Backup Network Drives to back up a shared folder on win_PC
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Step 1 |
Create a policy |
On primary1 create a policy for win_client, and check in the policy attributes tab. |
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Step 2 |
Configure the NetBackup Client Service |
Perform the following actions:
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Step 3 |
Create a batch file |
Create a batch file bpstart_notify.bat that does the following:
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Step 4 |
Perform a backup |
Backups run as scheduled or when a manual backup is performed. |