About the NetBackup 8.x Upgrade Portal
The NetBackup 8.x Upgrade Portal contains the necessary information and instructions for upgrades to version 8.3. The following is a link to the portal:
http://www.veritas.com/docs/000115678
You must perform an upgrade to NetBackup 8.3 as described in the portal documentation.
To help you plan and prepare for an upgrade to NetBackup 8.3, the following describes the important information that can be found on the portal:
Catalog backup
Before the upgrade, a catalog backup should be created to provide a backup of the catalog in case of a failed upgrade.
NetBackup Catalog Check (NBCC) utility for NetBackup 8.3.
Before the upgrade, the catalog should be checked to make sure that it is free of any inconsistencies that may cause the upgrade to fail. If the NBCC results show any catalog inconsistencies, you must seek assistance from Veritas Enterprise Support for additional guidance.
Upgrade to NetBackup OpsCenter 8.3
The NetBackup OpsCenter Administrator's Guide provides important notes for upgrading to NetBackup OpsCenter 8.3. This upgrade must be done before you upgrade to NetBackup 8.3.
Catalog cleanup.
Your current NetBackup catalog must be free of any inconsistencies that may prevent a successful upgrade.
Upgrade to NetBackup 8.3
After the catalog cleanup and the NBCC results are declared as acceptable and you have upgraded to NetBackup OpsCenter 8.3, begin the NetBackup 8.3 upgrade.
If you have any questions or concerns about the upgrade process for NetBackup 8.3, please contact Veritas Enterprise Support.