Create a DataStore policy for MariaDB backups

The agent supports the DataStore policies to back up MariaDB.

To create a DataStore policy for MariaDB backups

Log on to the primary server as an administrator (Windows) or root (Linux).
Open the NetBackup web UI.
On the left, click Protection > Policies.
Click Add.
Enter a unique name for the policy.
From the Policy type list, select DataStore.
From the Policy storage list, select a disk-based storage unit for storage.
Download and modify the MariaDB backup sample script.
- Authenticate the password in the MariaDB environment.
- Download the backup sample script mariadb_backup_script.txt and copy it to a preferred location.
- Rename the script as mariadb_backup.
On the Schedules tab, create an Automatic backup schedule.
Note:
The default Default-Application-Backup schedule is created.
On the Clients tab, click Add and type the name of the client that has the MariaDB server.
On the Backup selections tab, click Add and provide the path to the modified script from step 8.
Click Create.