Name
nbstop — stops the NetBackup services on the client where the command was run.
SYNOPSIS
[-k | -kill [-3 | -third_party] [-q | -quiet]]
-l | -list [-3 | -third_party]
-h | -help
On UNIX systems, the directory path to this command is /usr/openv/netbackup/bin
On Windows systems, the directory path to this command is install_path\NetBackup\bin
DESCRIPTION
The nbstop command shuts down the NetBackup services on the client where the command was run.
OPTIONS
- -3 | -third_party
Expands the scope of processes which are eligible for termination to include any process which might interfere with the NetBackup upgrade process. This scope includes any processes using or holding NetBackup libraries and files. On UNIX systems, the scope also includes any processes using or holding folders.
- -h | -help
Show usage statement.
- -k | -kill
Stops the NetBackup client processes. If you omit this option, you receive a confirmation request before the command continues.
- -l | -list
List the active processes that would be stopped as a result of this command.
- -q | -quiet
Suppress all output. The information is still logged.
EXAMPLES
Example 1 - Prompts the user to confirm the stop of all NetBackup processes. User opts to stop all processes.
nbstop NetBackup software will be shut down. This may cause backups to fail. Do you wish to proceed? (y/n) y Gathering process information. Initiating Orderly shutdown, 4 processes active Requesting termination of /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nbdisco. Requesting termination of /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpcd. Requesting termination of /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/vnetd. Signaling process /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpclntcmd All NetBackup specified processes terminated normally.
Example 2- Prompts the user to confirm the stop of all NetBackup processes. User opts to exit stop process.
nbstop NetBackup software will be shut down. This may cause backups to fail. Do you wish to proceed? (y/n) n Shutdown aborted.
Example 3 - Kills all NetBackup and third-party processes without user input.
nbstop -kill -third_party Gathering process information. Initiating Orderly shutdown, 5 processes active Requesting termination of /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nbdisco. Requesting termination of /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpcd. Requesting termination of /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/vnetd. Signaling process /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpclntcmd All NetBackup specified processes terminated normally. There are 1 3rd party processes active. nbstop_target_loadfile /usr/QE/nbstop_target_loadfile 18411 Third Party Terminating third party process, nbstop_target_loadfile pid-18411 Signaling process /usr/QE/nbstop_target_loadfile
Example 4 - List all active NetBackup processes that would be stopped as a result of this command.
nbstop -list Name Path Pid Category --------- ---------------------------------- ------ ----------- vnetd /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/vnetd 18676 NetBackup bpcd /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpcd 18681 NetBackup bpclntcmd /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpclntcmd 18698 NetBackup nbdisco /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nbdisco 18715 NetBackup