NetBackup administration interfaces
NetBackup can be administered with several interfaces. The best choice depends on personal preference and the systems that are available to the administrator.
Table: NetBackup administration interfaces
Name of interface | Description |
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NetBackup web user interface | With the NetBackup web user interface (UI), you can view NetBackup activities and manage NetBackup configuration, from a primary server. To start the NetBackup web UI:
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Character-based, menu interface | Run the tpconfig command to start a character-based, menu interface for device management. Use the tpconfig interface from any terminal (or terminal emulation window) that has a termcap or a terminfo definition. |
Command line | NetBackup commands are available on both Windows and UNIX platforms. Enter NetBackup commands at the system prompt or use the commands in scripts. All NetBackup administrator programs and commands require root or administrator user privileges by default. For complete information on all NetBackup commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide. |