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  2. NetBackup™ Marketplace Deployment on Azure Cloud
  3. Deploying NetBackup on Azure Cloud using the marketplace offer
  4. NetBackup configuration parameters
  5. Media server details tab
NetBackup™ Marketplace Deployment on Azure Cloud

Media server details tab

If you have chosen the installation type that includes the NetBackup media server deployment, provide the following details as appropriate.

Table: Media Server parameters

Parameter

Description

Media server Configuration Details

Media server hostname

Provide the hostname for the media server.

Server size

Select the size to be allocated for the media server. The default size is 1x Standard DS4 v2, which you can change if required.

Use same virtual network as primary server

Select from Yes or No. If Yes is selected, the media server will be deployed in the same virtual network and subnet as that of the primary server and no additional network details are required.

If No is selected, configure a new virtual network and subnet where the media server should be deployed. See the next section.

Token for media server installation (applicable for 'Media server only' option)

Enter the NetBackup authorization token key for the media server generated from an existing primary server. See Creating authorization tokens.

NetBackup Service Username on media Server

Provide a Service username. Most services on the server will run as this user. If a non-root username is provided, then the user will be created. Refer to the Running NetBackup services with non-privileged user (service user) account chapter in the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide. It is recommended to provide the non-root user for service user on media Server.

Configure virtual networks

Virtual network

Select an existing virtual network or create a new one.

Subnet

If the existing virtual network is selected, it is recommended to select an existing subnet only. Create a new subnet if the existing subnet is not available.

Public IP (optional)

Select an existing public IP or create a new one, if you want to access the media server from outside the private network.

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