Optimized synthetic backups
NetBackup environments that use the Data Protection Optimization Option license can benefit from the optimized synthetic backup method. Optimized synthetic backups take advantage of the capabilities of the OpenStorage API.
This method constructs the synthetic image by using calls from the media server to the storage server. The media server tells the storage server which full and incremental images to use to create the synthetic backup. Then, the storage server constructs (or synthesizes) the synthetic image directly on the storage server, reducing network traffic.
For more information, see the following guides: