Example of using Backup Network Drives (policy attribute) to back up a shared folder
The following example gives the steps for backing up a shared folder using the policy attribute. The procedure backs up the folder share on win_PC through win_client. Consult the following descriptions before you review the example.
master1 | NetBackup master server |
win_client | Windows NetBackup client |
win_PC | Windows computer (not necessarily a NetBackup client) |
share | A shared folder on win_PC |
Table: Using Backup Network Drives to back up a shared folder on win_PC
Step | Action | Description |
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Step 1 | Create a policy | On master1 create a policy for win_client, and check in the policy attributes tab. |
Step 2 | Configure the NetBackup Client Service | Perform the following actions:
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Step 3 | Create a batch file | Create a batch file bpstart_notify.bat that does the following:
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Step 4 | Perform a backup | Backups run as scheduled or when a manual backup is performed. |