DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES option for NetBackup servers and clients
The DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES entry prevents the NetBackup server from creating files on the NetBackup server or client. This entry prevents NetBackup servers from remotely performing restores or remotely changing client configurations.
For further information on the commands that are described in the following tables, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide.
Table: DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES information (in the NetBackup Administration Console or command line)
Where to use | How to use | Notes when used on local host | Notes when used remotely | Default behavior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NetBackup Administration Console | NetBackup Management > Host Properties > Double-click on master server, media server, or client | can be set on an all-in-one host that contains the master server, media server, and client. If the media server and client are not on the master server, you must use the DISALLOW_ SERVER_FILE_WRITES entry on the media server or client. | cannot be set from the NetBackup Administration Console. On the media server or client, use the DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES entry. See Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for remote host. | The server writes are allowed. |
NetBackup Backup, Archive, and Restore Windows client interface | can be used only from a Windows computer. | cannot be used remotely. On the media server or client, use the DISALLOW_ SERVER_FILE_WRITES entry. See Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for remote host. | The server-directed restores are allowed. | |
bpsetconfig or bpgetconfig (use only on master server or media server) nbsetconfig or nbgetconfig (use on master server, media server, or client) | For command examples, see Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for local host and Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for remote host. | DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES can be enabled and disabled. | bpsetconfig and bpgetconfig can be run only from the master server or media server. Note: DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES = No using bpsetconfig or nbsetconfig cannot be set remotely (can only be set locally). | DISALLOW_SERVER_ FILE_WRITES = No |
Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for local host
Command | Command examples for local host |
|---|---|
bpsetconfig | From the local master server or media server On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>bpsetconfig bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/bpsetconfig bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-D> |
nbsetconfig | From the local master server, media server, or client On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin>nbsetconfig nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nbsetconfig nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-D> |
Table: bpsetconfig and nbsetconfig examples for remote host
Command | Command examples for remote host |
|---|---|
bpsetconfig | From the remote master server or media server On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd>bpsetconfig -h host bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd/bpsetconfig -h host bpsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes bpsetconfig> <ctl-D> |
nbsetconfig | From the remote master server, media server, or client On Windows: install_path\NetBackup\bin>nbsetconfig -h host nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-Z> On UNIX: /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/nbsetconfig -h host nbsetconfig> DISALLOW_SERVER_FILE_WRITES = Yes nbsetconfig> <ctl-D> |