Changing the master server that performs backups and restores for a client
Use the Make Master option to change the master server that performs backups and restores for a client. This option does not change a host into a master server.
Note:
The client can also change their master server in the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface by selecting . In this dialog, select the master server to use for backups and restores.
This option is useful in a disaster recovery situation or in a NetBackup environment where Auto Image Replication is configured. For example, select a client in the source domain, then use Make Master to temporarily point the client to the master server of the target domain. After changing the master server, restores from the target domain can be initiated.
To change the master server that a client uses for backups and restores
- In the NetBackup Administration Console, in the left pane, expand NetBackup Management > Host Properties.
- Depending on the host to be configured, select Clients.
- In the details pane, double-click on the client that you want to modify.
- In the dialog box, click Servers.
- From the Additional servers list, select a server.
- Click Make Master.
In the configuration file, the new master server appears as the first server entry in the list.
Changing the master server does not prevent the former master server from initiating backups for the client. As long as that server continues to be listed on the client's server list, the master server can perform backups.