Methods to set the NetBackup configuration options
A NetBackup administrator can use one of the following methods to read or set the default configuration options.
Table: NetBackup Host properties configuration methods
Method | Description |
|---|---|
NetBackup Web UI interface | Most properties are listed in the NetBackup web UI in . Depending on the host you want to configure, select the , , or . |
Windows registry | Use the nbgetconfig command to obtain a list of configuration entries, and then use nbsetconfig to change the entries in the registry. |
bp.conf file | On UNIX, use the nbgetconfig command to obtain a list of configuration entries in the bp.conf file, and then use nbsetconfig to change the entries. The bp.conf file is found in the following location: /usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf See About using commands to change the configuration options on UNIX or Linux clients and servers. |
Command line | Use the nbgetconfig command or bpgetconfig command to obtain a list of configuration entries. Then use nbsetconfig or bpsetconfig to change the options as needed. These commands update the appropriate configuration files on both Windows (registry) and UNIX (bp.conf file) primary servers and clients. Use the nbemmcmd command to modify some options on hosts. Detailed information on these commands is available in the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide. |
vm.conf file | The vm.conf file contains configuration entries for media and device management. See the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume II for more information. |
Backup, Archive, and Restore client interface | Administrators can specify configuration options for NetBackup clients. See the NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore Getting Started Guide. |