Configuring indexing for an NDMP policy
For NDMP indexing, you must add a disk array host to NetBackup. The disk array host is the Storage Virtual Machine (SVM) that holds the snapshot or replica from which, the index would be generated. To connect to the SVM, you must use a logical interface (LIF) connection which has management access enabled.
Note:
Indexing NDMP policies is supported only for NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP configurations.
See About creating backup policies for Clustered Data ONTAP with Replication Director.
To configure indexing for an NDMP policy
- On the NetBackup server NetBackup Administration Console, expand Media and Device Management > Credentials > Disk Array Hosts.
- Under the Actions menu, select New > New Disk Array Host.
- In the Media and Device Management - NetBackup dialog box, enter the name of the SVM that holds the snapshot or the replica copy that is to be used for indexing.
To connect to the SVM, you must use a logical interface (LIF) connection which has management access enabled.
- Click OK.
The New Disk Array Host dialog box is displayed.
- Select NetApp from the Disk Array Host Type drop-down list.
- Enter the user name and password details and click OK.
The disk array credentials are the admin credentials of the NetApp SVM.
See Pre-requisites for indexing for an NDMP policy.
Note:
The credentials that you provide for the SVM are not validated when you add the disk array host. Incorrect credentials can cause NDMP indexing job failure with error code 2113. Make sure that you provide the right disk array host credentials.
