Overview of host properties
The configuration options within the Host properties let an administrator customize NetBackup to meet specific site preferences and requirements.
To change the properties of another client or server, the NetBackup server that you signed in to must be in the list on the other system.
For example, if you logged on to server_1 and want to change a setting on client_2, client_2 must include server_1 in its list.
See Servers properties.
A NetBackup administrator can use one of the following methods to read or set the default configuration options. Some options cannot be configured by using the NetBackup web UI.
Table: NetBackup Host properties configuration methods
Method | Description |
|---|---|
NetBackup Web UI interface | Most properties are listed in the NetBackup web UI in . Depending on the host to be configured, select the , , or . |
Command line | Use the nbgetconfig command or bpgetconfig command to obtain a list of configuration entries. Then use nbsetconfig or bpsetconfig to change the options as needed. These commands update the appropriate configuration files on both Windows (registry) and UNIX (bp.conf file) primary servers and clients. Use the nbemmcmd command to modify some options on hosts. Detailed information on these commands is available in the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide. |
vm.conf file | The vm.conf file contains configuration entries for media and device management. See the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume II for more information. |
Backup, Archive, and Restore client interface | Administrators can specify configuration options for NetBackup clients. See the NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore Getting Started Guide. |