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  2. NetBackup™ Snapshot Manager for Data Center Administrator's Guide
  3. Storage array plug-ins for Snapshot Manager for Data Center
  4. Dell EMC Unity Array
  5. Roles and privileges on Dell EMC Unity array
NetBackup™ Snapshot Manager for Data Center Administrator's Guide

Roles and privileges on Dell EMC Unity array

To allow NetBackup to perform snapshot management operations, ensure that the Dell EMC Unity user account you use for plug-in configuration has the Storage administrator role assigned, with the privileges mentioned.

The required privileges for the Storage admin role are:

  • Add, delete, or modify hosts.

  • Create storage

  • Delete storage

  • Add storage objects, such as LUNs, shares, and storage groups to a storage resource.

  • View storage configuration and status.

  • View Unisphere user accounts.

  • View current software or license status.

  • Manage backup operations with encryption.

  • Establish VASA connections.

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