Install of the UNIX and Linux client binaries with native installers
You can install NetBackup UNIX and Linux clients with native installers. You can use either the NetBackup install script or your preferred installer method. This change does not include those clients that use the Debian package. Those clients must be installed with the NetBackup install script.
For AIX: lslpp, installp
For Linux: rpm, yum, etc.
For Solaris: pkginfo, pkgadd
A successful installation or upgrade is recorded in the /usr/openv/pack/install.history file.
To install the UNIX or Linux client binaries using native installers:
- Please create the NetBackup installation answer file (
NBInstallAnswer.conf) in the client/tmpdirectory. More information about the answer file and its contents is available. - (Conditional) If your environment uses a NetBackup Certificate Authority, populate
NBInstallAnswer.confwith the following required information:CA_CERTIFICATE_FINGERPRINT=fingerprint
Example (the fingerprint value is wrapped for readability):
CA_CERTIFICATE_FINGERPRINT=01:23:45:67:89:AB:CD:EF:01:23:45:67: 89:AB:CD:EF:01:23:45:67
Depending on the security configuration in your NetBackup environment, you may need to add the AUTHORIZATION_TOKEN option to the answer file. Additional information about the AUTHORIZATION_TOKEN option is available.
- (Conditional) If your environment uses an external certificate authority, populate
NBInstallAnswer.confwith the following required information:SET ECA_CERT_PATH=path
Use this field to specify the path and the file name of the external certificate file. This field is required to set up an external certificate from a file.
SET ECA_TRUST_STORE_PATH=path
Use this field to specify the path and the file name of the file representing the trust store location. This field is required to set up an external certificate from a file.
SET ECA_PRIVATE_KEY_PATH=path
Use this field to specify the path and the file name of the file representing the private key. This field is required to set up an external certificate from a file.
SET ECA_KEY_PASSPHRASEFILE=path
Use this field to specify the path and the file name of the file that contains the passphrase to access the keystore. This field is optional and applies only when setting up an external certificate from a file.
SET ECA_CRL_CHECK_LEVEL=value
Use this field to specify the CRL mode. This field is required. Supported values are:
USE_CDP: Use the CRL defined in the certificate.
USE_PATH: Use the CRL at the path that is specified in ECA_CRL_PATH.
DISABLED: Do not use a CRL.
SET ECA_CRL_PATH=path
Use this field to specify the path to the CRL associated with the external CA certificate. This field is required only when ECA_CRL_CHECK_LEVEL is set to USE_PATH. If not applicable, leave this field empty.
- (Conditional) If the NetBackup primary server is configured to support network address translation (NAT) clients, populate
NBInstallAnswer.confwith the following required information:ACCEPT_REVERSE_CONNECTION=TRUE
More information is available. See About the NetBackup answer file.
- Additionally, you can add the optional parameter shown to the
NBInstallAnswer.conffile.SERVICES=no
INSTALL_PATH=path
MERGE_SERVER_LIST=value
More information about each option is available.
- Extract the required client files from the appropriate client package and copy them to the client computer.
Download the
CLIENTS1package for UNIX clients to a system with sufficient space.Download the
CLIENTS2package for Linux clients to a system with sufficient space.Extract the contents of the
CLIENTS1or theCLIENTS2file.Example:
AIX
gunzip NetBackup_11.2_CLIENTS1.tar.gz; tar - xvf NetBackup_11.2_CLIENTS1.tar
Linux
tar -xzvf NetBackup_11.2_CLIENTS2.tar.gz
Solaris
tar -xzvf NetBackup_11.2_CLIENTS1.tar.gz
Change to the directory for your desired operating system.
Example:
AIX
CLIENTS1/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/RS6000/AIX7.1/
Linux
For Linux Red Hat:
CLIENTS2/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/Linux/RedHat4.18.0/
For Linux SuSE:
Linux - s390x
For Linux-s390x Red Hat:
CLIENTS2/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/Linux-s390x/IBMzSeriesRedHat4.18.0/
For Linux-s390x SuSE:
CLIENTS2/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/Linux-s390x/IBMzSeriesSuSE5.3.18
Linux - ppc64le
For Linux-ppc64le Red Hat:
CLIENTS2/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/ Linux-ppc64le/IBMpSeriesRedHat4.18.0/
For Linux-ppc64le SuSE:
CLIENTS2/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/ Linux-ppc64le/IBMpSeriesSuSE5.3.18
Solaris
For Solaris SPARC:
CLIENTS1/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/Solaris/Solaris10/
For Solaris x86
CLIENTS1/NBClients/anb/Clients/usr/openv/netbackup/client/Solaris/Solaris_x86_10_64/
Copy the files that are shown to the client computer.
Note:
The installation of the Java BAR GUI and the JRE is optional. If you do not want them installed, omit the copy and the install of the
VRTSnbjavaandVRTSnbjrepackages.Note:
The installation of the NetBackup DirectIO is optional. If you do not want it installed, omit the copy and the install of the
VRTSnbdirectiopackage.AIX
VRTSnbpck.image VRTSpbx.image.gz VRTSnbclt.image.gz VRTSnbclibs.image.gz VRTSnbjre.image.gz VRTSnbjava.image.gz VRTSpddea.image.gz VRTSnbcfg.image.gz
Linux
VRTSnbpck.rpm VRTSpbx.rpm VRTSnbclt.rpm VRTSnbclibs.rpm VRTSnbjre.rpm VRTSnbjava.rpm VRTSnbdirectio.rpm (Red Hat x86 only) VRTSpddeu.rpm VRTSpddea.rpm VRTSnbcfg.rpm
Note:
Please be aware the
VRTSnbjre.rpm,VRTSnbjava.rpm, andVRTSpddea.rpmfiles are not supported on the IBM pSeries clients.Note:
The
VRTSpddeu.rpmpackage is optional, and is not supported on IBM pSeries and zSeries clients.Note:
The
VRTSnbdirectio.rpmpackage is optional, and is only supported on the Red Hat x86 platform.Solaris
.pkg_defaults VRTSnbpck.pkg.gz VRTSpbx.pkg.gz VRTSnbclt.pkg.gz VRTSnbclibs.pkg.gz VRTSpddea.pkg.gz VRTSnbcfg.pkg.gz
Note:
The Solaris client binaries include a hidden administration file called .pkg_defaults. This administration file contains default installation actions.
Note:
Be aware the
VRTSnbjre.pkg.gzandVRTSnbjava.pkg.gzfiles are not supported on Solaris clients.Note:
Be aware there is no
VRTSpddea.rpmfor the z/Architecture client.Note:
Be aware the
VRTSnbjre.rpm,VRTSnbjava.rpm, andVRTSpddea.rpmfiles are not supported on the IBM pSeries clients. - (Conditional) For Solaris and AIX, extract the compressed package files with the command shown:
gunzip VRTS*.*
This action extracts all the package files as shown:
VRTSnbpck.pkg VRTSpbx.pkg VRTSnbclt.pkg VRTSnbclibs.pkg VRTSnbjre.pkg VRTSnbjava.pkg VRTSpddea.pkg VRTSnbcfg.pkg
Note:
The
VRTSnbjre.pkgandVRTSnbjava.pkgfiles are not supported on Solaris clients so they are not included. - Install the files in the order that is shown with the command shown:
Note:
The installation of the Java BAR GUI and JRE is optional. If you do not want them installed, omit the copy and the install of the
VRTSnbjavaandVRTSnbjrepackages.AIX
installp - ad VRTSnbpck.image all installp - ad VRTSpbx.image all installp - ad VRTSnbclt.image all installp - ad VRTSnbclibs.image all installp - ad VRTSnbjre.image all installp - ad VRTSnbjava.image all installp - ad VRTSpddea.image all installp - ad VRTSnbcfg.image all
Alternatively use a single command to install all packages:
installp - ad folder_name all
Linux
rpm - U VRTSnbpck.rpm rpm - U VRTSpbx.rpm rpm - U VRTSnbclt.rpm rpm - U VRTSnbclibs.rpm rpm - U VRTSnbjre.rpm rpm - U VRTSnbjava.rpm rpm - U VRTSpddeu.rpm rpm - U VRTSnbdirectio.rpm (Red Hat x86 only) rpm - U VRTSpddea.rpm rpm - U VRTSnbcfg.rpm
Note:
Please be aware the
VRTSnbjre.rpm,VRTSnbjava.rpm, andVRTSpddea.rpmfiles are not supported on the IBM pSeries clients.Note:
The
VRTSpddeu.rpmpackage is optional, and is not supported on IBM pSeries and zSeries clients.Note:
The
VRTSnbdirectio.rpmpackage is optional, and is only supported on the Red Hat x86 platform.Solaris
Use the pkgadd -a admin -d device [pkgid] command as shown to install the files:
pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSnbpck.pkg VRTSnbpck pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSpbx.pkg VRTSpbx pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSnbclt.pkg VRTSnbclt pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSnbclibs.pkg VRTSnbclibs pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSpddea.pkg VRTSpddea pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSnbcfg.pkg VRTSnbcfg
Be aware the
VRTSnbjre.pkg.gzandVRTSnbjava.pkg.gzfiles are not supported on Solaris clients.The -a option defines a specific admin (.pkg_defaults) to use in place of the default administration file. The admin file contains default installation actions.
The -d device option specifies the source of the software packages. A device can be the path to a device, a directory, or a spool directory.
Use the pkgid parameter to specify a name for the package being installed. This parameter is optional.
- (Conditional) If you do not have the answer file in place or you do not populate it correctly, you receive the error message shown:
WARNING: There is no answer file present and no valid bp.conf. Therefore, security configuration is not complete. Manual steps are required before backups and restores can occur. For more information: https://support.cohesity.com/s/article/article-100039650
Change to the
/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/privatedirectory and run the nb_init_cfg command to configure thebp.conffile. You can also manually configurebp.conffile. You may have to set up the security and the certificate configuration manually. More information is available.
Customers who use the NetBackup installation script for their UNIX and Linux clients only see a single change to the installation behavior. The NetBackup installation script no longer copies the installation package into the /usr/openv/pack/ directory on the client. A successful installation or upgrade is recorded in the /usr/openv/pack/install.history file.
Installation attempts that vary from the procedure that is shown may generate error messages. Table: Installation error messages and solutions shows some of the actions and the message that is generated.
Table: Installation error messages and solutions
Install action | Error message | Solution |
|---|---|---|
For AIX | ||
User attempts to install the binaries on top of the same version of the binaries. | # installp -ad VRTSnbpck.image all package VRTSnbpck.image is already installed | Use the lslpp - L package_name command to determine the name of the installed package. Uninstall this package and then retry the operation. |
User attempts to install the binaries in the incorrect order. | # installp -ad VRTSnbcfg.image all error: Failed dependencies: VRTSnbclt >= 8.1.0.0 is needed by VRTSnbcfg-version-platform | Refer to the documentation for the correct image package installation order. More information is also available in the error which lists the dependent packages. See “To install the UNIX or Linux client binaries using native installers:”. |
User attempts to install an older version of a binary over the top of a newer version of the binary. | # installp - d VRTSnbclt.image all WARNING: file /usr/openv/lib/java/nbvmwaretags.jar from install of VRTSnbclt-version-platform conflicts with file from package VRTSnbclt-version-platform | Use the lslpp - L package_name command to determine the name of the installed package. Uninstall this package and then retry the operation. |
For Linux | ||
User attempts to install the binaries on top of the same version of the binaries. | # rpm -U VRTSnbpck.rpm package VRTSnbpck.rpm-version-platform is already installed | Use the rpm command to determine the name of the installed package. Uninstall this package and then retry the operation. |
User attempts to install the binaries in the incorrect order. | # rpm -U VRTSnbcfg.rpm error: Failed dependencies: VRTSnbclt >= 8.1.0.0 is needed by VRTSnbcfg-version-platform | Refer to the documentation for the correct RPM installation order. More information is available. See “To install the UNIX or Linux client binaries using native installers:”. |
User attempts to install an older version of a binary over the top of a newer version of the binary. | # rpm -U VRTSnbclt.rpm file /usr/openv/lib/java/nbvmwaretags.jar from install of VRTSnbclt-version-platform conflicts with file from package VRTSnbclt-version-platform | Use the rpm command to determine the name of the installed package. Uninstall this package and then retry the operation. |
For Solaris | ||
User attempts to install the binaries on top of the same version of the binaries | pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSnbpck.pkg VRTSnbpck Processing package instance <VRTSnbpck> from </root/packages/Solaris/ Solaris_x86_10_64/VRTSnbpck.pkg> NetBackup Pre-Check(i386) 8.1.0.0 This appears to be an attempt to install the same architecture and version of a package which is already installed. This installation will attempt to overwrite this package. Copyright (c) 2025 Cohesity, Inc. All rights reserved. ## Executing checkinstall script. Using </> as the package base directory. ## Processing package information. ## Processing system information. 6 package pathnames are already properly installed. ## Verifying disk space requirements. Installing NetBackup Pre-Check as <VRTSnbpck> ## Executing preinstall script. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 03:15:44 PM IST: Installing package VRTSnbpck. Installing NB-Pck. ## Installing part 1 of 1. [ verifying class <NBclass> ] ## Executing postinstall script. Wednesday, May 10, 2017 03:15:45 PM IST: Install of package VRTSnbpck was successful. | Use the pkginfo command to determine the name of the package that is currently installed. Uninstall this package and then retry the operation. Alternatively, use the admin file that is provided with the package to reinstall the package. |
User attempts to install the binaries in the incorrect order. | # pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSnbclt.pkg VRTSnbclt ERROR: VRTSnbpck >=8.1.0.0 is required by VRTSnbclt. checkinstall script suspends | Refer to the documentation for the correct package installation order. More information is available. See “To install the UNIX or Linux client binaries using native installers:”. |
User attempts to install an older version of a binary over the top of a newer version of the binary. | # pkgadd -a .pkg_defaults -d VRTSnbclt.pkg VRTSnbclt Processing package instance <VRTSnbclt> from </root/80packages/Solaris/ Solaris_x86_10_64/VRTSnbclt.pkg> NetBackup Client(i386) 8.0.0.0 The following instance(s) of the <VRTSnbclt> package are already installed on this machine: 1 VRTSnbclt NetBackup Client (i386) 8.1.0.0 Do you want to overwrite this installed instance [y,n,?,q] | Use the pkginfo command to determine the name of the package that is currently installed. Uninstall this package and then retry the operation. |