Performing user-directed backups with NetBackup in a cluster
When you perform user-directed backups in a cluster, you can use the node name or the virtual name of the client to perform the backup. If you choose the virtual name, the backup can be restored from any of the cluster nodes. You can also configure automatic backups.
To perform a user-directed backup on a Windows client
- Open the Backup, Archive, and Restore console.
- On the File menu, click Specify NetBackup Machines.
- From the Source client list, select (or add) the wanted node or virtual name.
To perform a user-directed backup on a UNIX/Linux client
- Open the Backup, Archive, and Restore console.
- In the Login dialog box, enter the name of the client, either the node or the virtual client name.
You must log on to the wanted node or virtual client. You cannot specify a client other than the local client.