Workflow to use external certificates for NetBackup host communication
To configure NetBackup to use external CA-signed certificates for secure communication, you should carry out the following steps in the given order:
Table: Workflow to use external certificates for NetBackup host communication
Step | Description |
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Step 1 | Ensure the following:
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Step 2 | Install the NetBackup software on the primary server (or upgrade the primary server). |
Step 3 | Enable the NetBackup domain to use external certificates by configuring the NetBackup web server. See Configure an external certificate for the NetBackup web server. |
Step 4 | Configure an external certificate for the NetBackup primary server host. See Configuring the primary server to use an external CA-signed certificate. |
Step 5 | Install the NetBackup software on the media server and clients (or upgrade the media server and clients). If the primary server is configured to use external certificates, the Installer prompts you to provide external certificate information for the host. |
Step 6 | Note: This step is required for the hosts (media server and clients) that have the current NetBackup software, but are not configured to use external certificate. NetBackup hosts may not have external certificate configuration because of the following reasons:
Configure an external certificate for a NetBackup host (media server or client) after installation. |