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  2. NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide
  3. Section III. Encryption of data at rest
  4. Data at rest encryption security
  5. About NetBackup client encryption
  6. Installation prerequisites for encryption security
NetBackup™ Security and Encryption Guide

Installation prerequisites for encryption security

Encrypted backups require the NetBackup encryption software, which is included in NetBackup server and client installations. To use encryption, you must have a valid license. Refer to the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I for details on how to administer NetBackup licenses.

NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I

For a list of the platforms on which you can configure NetBackup Encryption, see the NetBackup Release Notes.

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