SERVER option for NetBackup clients
The SERVER entry defines the list of NetBackup primary servers and media servers that can access the NetBackup client. During client installation, SERVER is automatically set to the name of the primary primary server for this client.
The SERVER entries must be added for other primary servers and for media servers for this client. The client needs to have certificates from all the primary servers to communicate with the server. To get the certificate, the client should have entries of all the connected primary servers in the client bp.conf file.
Table: SERVER information
Usage | Description |
|---|---|
Where to use | On NetBackup 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. Note: Every SERVER entry in a client bp.conf file must be a NetBackup primary or media server. That is, each system that is listed as a SERVER must have either NetBackup primary or media server software installed. The client service on some clients cannot be started if the client name is incorrectly listed as a server. If you configure media servers, each media server must have a SERVER or a MEDIA_SERVER entry in the bp.conf file of the client. |
Example | The following is an example bp.conf file on a client: SERVER = Primary_server (default primary server) SERVER = NB_server (other primary server) SERVER = Media_server_#1 MEDIA_SERVER = Media_server_#2 . . . The first SERVER entry denotes the primary server to which the client connects to by default for any requests. (For example, to back up, to list, or to restore files). The SERVER entry must be present in the /usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf file on all UNIX clients. The SERVER entry is the only required entry in the bp.conf file for clients. The SERVER entry is not used in a $HOME/bp.conf file. On NetBackup UNIX servers, the SERVER entry applies to both client and the server. See RESUME_ORIG_DUP_ON_OPT_DUP_FAIL option for NetBackup servers. |
Equivalent NetBackup web UI property | Select the client . |