DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES option for NetBackup servers and clients
The DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES entry prevents the NetBackup server from creating files on the NetBackup server or client. This entry prevents NetBackup servers from remotely performing restores or remotely changing client configurations.
For further information on the commands that are described in the following tables, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide.
Table: DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES information
Where to use | How to use | Notes when used on a local host | Notes when used remotely | Default behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NetBackup web UI | Hosts > Host properties > Select host | can be set on an all-in-one host that contains the primary server, media server, and client. If the media server and client are not on the primary server, you must use the DISALLOW_ SERVER_FILE_WRITES entry on the media server or client. | cannot be set from the NetBackup web UI. On the media server or client, use the DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES entry. See Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for a remote host. | The server writes are allowed. |
NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore Windows client interface | can be used only from a Windows computer. | cannot be used remotely. On the media server or client, use the DISALLOW_ SERVER_FILE_WRITES entry. See Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for a remote host. | The server-directed restores are allowed. | |
bpsetconfig or bpgetconfig (use only on primary server or media server) nbsetconfig or nbgetconfig (use on primary server, media server, or client) | For command examples, see Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for a local host and Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for a remote host. | DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES can be enabled and disabled. | bpsetconfig and bpgetconfig can be run only from the primary server or media server. Note: DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES = No using bpsetconfig or nbsetconfig cannot be set remotely (can only be set locally). | DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES = No |
Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for a local host
Command | Command examples for a local host |
|---|---|
bpsetconfig | From the local primary server or media server On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>bpsetconfig bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/bpsetconfig bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-D> |
nbsetconfig | From the local primary server, media server, or client On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin>nbsetconfig nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nbsetconfig nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-D> |
Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for a remote host
Command | Command examples for a remote host |
|---|---|
bpsetconfig | From the remote primary server or media server On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>bpsetconfig -h host bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/bpsetconfig -h host bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-D> |
nbsetconfig | From the remote primary server, media server, or client On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin>nbsetconfig -h host nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nbsetconfig -h host nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-D> |