VMWARE_AUTODISCOVERY_INTERVAL option for NetBackup servers

This option controls how often NetBackup scans the vCenter servers to discover virtual machines to display in the NetBackup web UI.

Table: VMWARE_AUTODISCOVERY_INTERVAL information

Usage	Description
Where to use	On NetBackup master servers.
How to use	Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option. Note: These commands require administrator privilege on the NetBackup master server. For assistance, contact the NetBackup administrator. The default is 8 hours. The minimum is 5 minutes, the maximum 1 year. Use the following format: VMWARE_AUTODISCOVERY_INTERVAL = number of seconds For example: VMWARE_AUTODISCOVERY_INTERVAL = 100000 This entry should appear only once in the configuration file. Note: After changing this option, stop and restart the NetBackup services. For VM discovery, the `NetBackup Discovery Framework` service must be running.
Equivalent Administration Console property	No equivalent exists in the NetBackup Administration Console or web UI.

Usage

Description

Where to use

On NetBackup master servers.

How to use

Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option.

Note:

These commands require administrator privilege on the NetBackup master server. For assistance, contact the NetBackup administrator.

The default is 8 hours. The minimum is 5 minutes, the maximum 1 year.

Use the following format:

VMWARE_AUTODISCOVERY_INTERVAL = number of seconds

For example:

VMWARE_AUTODISCOVERY_INTERVAL = 100000

This entry should appear only once in the configuration file.

Note:

After changing this option, stop and restart the NetBackup services. For VM discovery, the NetBackup Discovery Framework service must be running.

Equivalent Administration Console property

No equivalent exists in the NetBackup Administration Console or web UI.