Adding a backup host to the NetBackup primary server
The backup host or appliance acts as a channel to establish an indirect communication between the NetBackup primary server and the Red Hat Virtualization manager. The backup host is a NetBackup client that performs backups or restores on behalf of the virtual machines.
A NetBackup primary and media server can also be configured as the backup host. However, you do not need to add the primary or media server acting as a backup host to the list.
The secure communication happens by APIs and uses SSL.
Note:
SSL requires that all backup hosts have ECA certificates.
Communication between Red Hat Virtualization and backup host requires an open port.
The following operating systems are supported for your backup host:
Windows
Red Hat Linux
SUSE
When the backup host is not a NetBackup media server or an appliance, you need to add the backup host to the NetBackup list.
To add an access host
- In the NetBackup Web UI, in the left pane, click Red Hat Virtualization.
- At the top right, Red Hat Virtualization settings > Access hosts and click Add to add an access host.