Using socket communications (the NOSHM file)
When a primary server or media server backs itself up, NetBackup uses shared memory to speed up the backup. In this case, NetBackup uses shared memory rather than socket communications to transport the data between processes. However, it may not be possible or desirable to use shared memory during a backup. In that case, you can use socket communications rather than shared memory to interchange the backup data.
To use socket communications
- Touch the following file:
Linux/UNIX
/usr/openv/netbackup/NOSHM
Windows
install_path\NetBackup\NOSHM
To touch a file means to change the file's modification and access times. The file name should not contain any extension.