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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 5956

Message: The existing certificate deployment level on the primary server does not allow this operation.

Explanation: The certificate deployment security level set for the host does not let you deploy the host ID-based security certificate or add the CA certificate to the trust store without verification.

Recommended Action: If you see this error message while you are retrieving the host ID-based certificate, ensure that you use a valid authorization token with the -getCertificate option.

Click here to view technical notes and other information on the Veritas Technical Support website about this status code.

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