Overriding the original server for restores
NetBackup allows the administrator to force restores to a specific server, regardless of where the files were backed up. For example, if files were backed up on server A, a restore request can be forced to use server B.
Examples of when to use this method are as follows:
Two (or more) servers share a robot, each with connected drives. A restore is requested while one of the servers is either temporarily unavailable or is busy doing backups.
A server was removed from the NetBackup configuration, and is no longer available.
Use the following procedure to override the original server for restores.
To override the original server for restores
- In the NetBackup Administration Console, in the left pane, expand NetBackup Management > Host Properties. Depending on the type of server to override, click on either Master Servers or Media Servers.
- In the right pane, click on the selected server to open the General Server host properties dialog box.
- In the General Server host properties dialog box, click on the Add button to open the Add Media Override settings window. Add entries for the original backup server and the restore server and click the Add button in the Add Media Override settings window.
- Click OK.