Creating a backup policy
A backup policy defines what data NetBackup protects, when backups run, and which storage unit is used as the backup target. After you create a storage unit backed by SpanFS storage, you must create or update a backup policy to direct backups to that storage.
Before you create a backup policy, ensure that:
A storage unit is already created and available.
The storage unit is backed by the correct disk pool and LSU.
You know the clients or workloads to include in the policy
Note:
Backup policies reference storage units. You cannot select SpanFS storage directly in a policy.
To create a backup policy
- In the NetBackup web UI, on the left, click Protection > Policies.
- Click Add. On the Attributes tab, enter the following basic details:
Policy name:
Enter a unique and descriptive name.
Policy type:
Select the appropriate policy type for the workload (for example, Standard, VMware, or Database).
Direct-IO supports the following primary NetBackup policy types:
Standard
Windows
VMware
DNAS
Oracle
For detailed list of the supported workloads, refer to the NetBackup Software Compatibility List (SCL).
Policy storage:
Select the storage unit created for SpanFS storage.
- On the Schedules tab, configure all the necessary schedules. For example, Full and incremental schedules.
- On the Clients tab, depending on the policy type that you selected, specify the client systems or workloads to be protected.
- On the Backup selections tab, depending on the policy type that you selected, add the files, database instances, or other objects that you want to protect.
- For the policy types that have additional tabs, review and select the other policy options that are needed to complete the setup.
- Review the policy configuration and click Create.
For more information about the policies, see NetBackup Web UI Administrator's Guide.