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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 6736

Message: The source and the target cluster must have the same communication mode for certificate-based authentication.

Explanation: The backup cluster authentication type and restore cluster authentication types must be the same.

Recommended Action: Change the restore cluster authentication type to match with the backup cluster authentication type and retry the restore.

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