Stagger the submission of jobs for better load distribution

When the backup window opens, Veritas recommends scheduling jobs to start in small groups periodically, rather than starting all jobs at the same time. If the submission of jobs is staggered, the NetBackup processes can more rapidly process and allocate resources to the jobs. In addition, job staggering can help prevent server resource exhaustion.

The best job scheduling depends on many factors, such as workload type, backup type, and balancing those factors against available resources. It is recommended that performance metrics be reviewed periodically to make the necessary adjustments to maintain optimal job management.

See NetBackup job delays.