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  2. NetBackup™ for PostgreSQL Administrator's Guide
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  4. Error during PostgreSQL credential addition
NetBackup™ for PostgreSQL Administrator's Guide

Error during PostgreSQL credential addition

Table: Error during PostgreSQL credential addition

Error message or cause

Explanation and recommended action

Credential validation failed. Provide correct host name.

The host name is not valid NetBackup client. Ensure that the hostname is registered client of NetBackup and it is white listed.

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