To configure MySQL database backups with DataStore policies

1. Log on to the primary server as an administrator (Windows) or root (Linux).
2. In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand NetBackup Management, and then click Policies.
3. In All Policies pane, right-click Summary of All Policies, and then click New Policy.
4. In Add a New Policy dialog box, enter a unique name for the policy.
5. In the Change Policy dialog box, select Data Store Policy from the Policy Type drop-down list.
6. From the Policy Storage list, select the disk-based storage unit for storage.
7. To select the schedule type, under the Schedules tab, click OK to select the Application Backup schedule type.

   Note:

   The XBSA framework supports the Application backup schedule type only.

8. In the Clients tab, click New, and then type the name of the client that has the MySQL server.
9. In the Add Client screen, click New, and then in the Client Name field, type the name of the client.
10. In the NetBackup Administration Console, click NetBackup Management > Policies to view the policy in the existing policies list.