Add a media server
The following table describes an overview of how to add a media server to an existing NetBackup environment.
Note:
The NetBackup Enterprise Media Manager service must be active when a media server is added, devices and volumes are configured, and clients are backed up or restored.
Table: Adding a media server
| Step | Procedure | Section |
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Step 1 |
On the new media server host, attach the devices and install any software that is required to drive the storage devices. |
See the vendor's documentation. |
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Step 2 |
On the new media server host, prepare the host's operating system. |
See the NetBackup Device Configuration Guide. |
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Step 3 |
On the primary server, add the new media server to the Media servers list of the primary server. Also, add the new media server to the Additional servers list of the clients that the new media server backs up. If the new media server is part of a server group, add it to the Additional servers list on all media servers in the group. Note: Ensure that the name you use in NetBackup is the same as the host name in the TCP/IP configuration. |
See Servers properties. |
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Step 4 |
Install the NetBackup media server software on the new host. |
See the NetBackup Installation Guide. |
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Step 5 |
On the primary server, configure the robots and drives that are attached to the media server. | |
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Step 6 |
On the primary server, configure the volumes. |
See About adding volumes. |
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Step 7 |
On the primary server, add storage units to the media server. Always specify the media server as the media server for the storage unit. | |
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Step 8 |
On the primary server, configure the NetBackup policies and schedules to use the storage units that are configured on the media server. |
See Add a policy. |
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Step 9 |
Test the configuration by performing a user backup or a manual backup that uses a schedule that specifies a storage unit on the media server. |