CRYPT_OPTION option for NetBackup clients

The CRYPT_OPTION entry specifies the encryption options on NetBackup clients. NetBackup creates this entry automatically in the /usr/openv/netbackup/bp.conf file on a UNIX client when the bpinst_crypt command is run on the NetBackup master server.

The CRYPT_OPTION entry applies to clients with the NetBackup Encryption option installed.

See the NetBackup Security and Encryption Guide.

Do not alter the entry or create this file manually unless it was accidentally deleted.

Table: CRYPT_OPTION information

Usage	Description
Where to use	On NetBackup clients.
How to use	Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option. For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide. Use the following format: CRYPT_OPTION = type The following values can be entered: DENIED\|denied Specifies that the client does not permit encrypted backups. If the server requests an encrypted backup, it is considered an error. This option is the default for a client that has not been configured for encryption. ALLOWED\|allowed Specifies that the client allows either encrypted or unencrypted backups. REQUIRED\|required Specifies that the client requires encrypted backups. If this value is specified and the server requests an unencrypted backup, it is considered an error. This option should appear only once in the configuration file.
Equivalent Administration Console property	NetBackup Management > Host Properties > Double-click on client > Encryption.

Usage

Description

Where to use

On NetBackup clients.

How to use

Use the nbgetconfig and the nbsetconfig commands to view, add, or change the option.

For information about these commands, see the NetBackup Commands Reference Guide.

Use the following format:

CRYPT_OPTION = type

The following values can be entered:

DENIED|denied
Specifies that the client does not permit encrypted backups. If the server requests an encrypted backup, it is considered an error. This option is the default for a client that has not been configured for encryption.
ALLOWED|allowed
Specifies that the client allows either encrypted or unencrypted backups.
REQUIRED|required
Specifies that the client requires encrypted backups. If this value is specified and the server requests an unencrypted backup, it is considered an error.

This option should appear only once in the configuration file.

Equivalent Administration Console property

NetBackup Management > Host Properties > Double-click on client > Encryption.

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Encryption properties

CRYPT_OPTION option for NetBackup clients

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