REVERSE_NAME_LOOKUP option for NetBackup servers and clients

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REVERSE_NAME_LOOKUP option for NetBackup servers and clients — NetBackup 11.1 | Cohesity Documentation

This option lets administrators allow, restrict, or prohibit reverse host name lookup.

Table: REVERSE_NAME_LOOKUP information

Usage	Description
Where to use	On NetBackup servers or clients.
How to use	Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option. For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide. Use the following format: REVERSE_NAME_LOOKUP = ALLOWED \| RESTRICTED \| PROHIBITED This entry should appear only once in the configuration file.
Equivalent NetBackup web UI property	Hosts > Host properties > Select the host > Network settings > Reverse host name lookup. See Network settings properties.

Usage

Description

Where to use

On NetBackup servers or clients.

How to use

Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option.

For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide.

Use the following format:

REVERSE_NAME_LOOKUP = ALLOWED | RESTRICTED | PROHIBITED

This entry should appear only once in the configuration file.

Equivalent NetBackup web UI property

Hosts > Host properties > Select the host > Network settings > Reverse host name lookup.

See Network settings properties.

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