Overview of NetBackup tasks
Table: NetBackup tasks lists the NetBackup configuration tasks for VMware. These tasks are described in other NetBackup topics and guides, as indicated.
Table: NetBackup tasks
Sequence | Tasks |
|---|---|
Phase 1 | Install the NetBackup master server and media server. See the NetBackup Installation Guide. It is recommended that the NetBackup media server and the VMware backup host be installed on the same host. |
Phase 2 | Install the NetBackup Enterprise Client license on the master server, and install NetBackup client software on the VMware backup host. NetBackup for VMware requires an Enterprise Client license for each ESX Server. To protect an application or database, note: an additional license for the appropriate NetBackup package is needed for each ESX server that hosts the application or database. |
Phase 3 | Add the VMware backup host to your NetBackup configuration. See Adding the VMware backup host to NetBackup. Note: This step is not required on the appliance: the backup host is already installed on the appliance. |
Phase 4 | Enter NetBackup access credentials as needed: for VMware vCenter, for vCloud Director, and for individual ESX servers. Note: The NetBackup master server must have network access to the VMware servers that NetBackup has credentials for. |
Phase 5 | Create a NetBackup policy for VMware. |
Phase 6 | Perform a backup. |