Step 1

Verify that you have a supported SQL Server configuration.

See the Application/Database Agent Compatibility List.

Step 2

Ensure that requirements are met for the NetBackup server and the SQL Server software.

See NetBackup server and client requirements.

Step 3

Configure the logon account for the NetBackup services.

The logon account for the NetBackup Client Service and the NetBackup Legacy Network Service must meet certain requirements.

See Configuring the NetBackup services for SQL Server backups and restores.

Step 4

Review the information on how NetBackup for SQL Server uses SQL Server security.

See About SQL Server security with NetBackup legacy backup policies.

Step 5

Configure the batch files for the policy.

See About using batch files with NetBackup for SQL Server.

Step 6

Configure a legacy SQL Server policy.

See Adding a new SQL Server legacy policy.

Step 7

If you have a SQL Server AG or cluster, you must configure the mappings for distributed application restores.

Configure these mappings in the Distributed Application Restore Mapping host property on the master server.

See Configuring mappings for restores of a distributed application, cluster, or virtual machine .

Step 8

If you have a SQL Server AG or cluster, you must review the auto-discovered mappings for the hosts in your environment.

Approve each valid Auto-Discovered Mapping that NetBackup discovers in your environment. Perform this configuration in the Host Management properties on the master server.

See Reviewing the auto-discovered mappings in Host Management.