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  2. NetBackup™ Troubleshooting Guide
  3. Troubleshooting procedures
  4. Troubleshooting problems with validation of the remote host
  5. Enabling insecure communication with NetBackup 8.0 and earlier hosts
NetBackup™ Troubleshooting Guide

Enabling insecure communication with NetBackup 8.0 and earlier hosts

Check if insecure communication with NetBackup 8.0 and earlier hosts is enabled on the primary server.

Run the following command:

  • Windows: Install_Path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\nbseccmd -getsecurityconfig -insecurecommunication

  • UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/nbseccmd -getsecurityconfig -insecurecommunication

If the insecurecommunication option is set to 'off', enable insecure communication with NetBackup 8.0 and earlier hosts.

Run the following command:

  • Windows: Install_Path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\nbseccmd -setsecurityconfig -insecurecommunication on

  • UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/nbseccmd -setsecurityconfig -insecurecommunication on

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