To configure a NetBackup storage server for a Media Server Deduplication Pool

1. Open the web UI.
2. On the left, click Storage > Disk storage.
3. On the Storage servers tab, click Add.
4. Select Media Server Deduplication Pool to local or cloud storage.

   The types of storage servers that you can configure depend on the options for which you are licensed.

5. Select Start.
6. On the Basic properties tab, select or enter the appropriate information.

   Media server	Select the media server that you want to configure as the storage server. You can add deduplication load-balancing servers on the next wizard panel.
   Username	Enter the username for the NetBackup Deduplication Engine.
   Password	Enter the password for the NetBackup Deduplication Engine.
   Re- enter password	To confirm the password, re-enter the password.

7. On the Storage server options page, search or enter the Storage path.
8. Enter the alternate path in the Use alternate path for deduplication database field.
9. In Use specific network interface field, enter the interface.
10. If required, select the Enable encryption check box.
11. Click Next.
12. On the Media servers page, click Add.
13. Select the additional media servers.
14. Click Add.
15. Click Next.
16. On the Review page, verify all the information and click Save.