Upgrading NetBackup media servers to NetBackup 9.1
There are three media server upgrade methods available for customers: the NetBackup upgrade script, the native UNIX and Linux installers, and VxUpdate. The NetBackup upgrade script is the standard upgrade method and is recommended for new users. The native UNIX and Linux installers are potentially more difficult and require additional steps. VxUpdate provides remote installation capabilities as well as the ability to upgrade on a user-defined schedule.
Upgrades of media servers with MSDP include a rolling data conversion. The rolling conversion is performed when the system is not busy. In other words, the conversion runs when backups, restores, CRQP, CRC checks, compaction, etc. are not active. This conversion is not expected to affect normal system operations. After the rolling conversion is finished, there is no difference between the converted system and a new installation.
NetBackup also requires that media servers have a security certificate so that they function correctly. More information about this topic is available.
See About security certificates for NetBackup hosts.
NetBackup includes an administration console for all the supported versions of NetBackup. More information about supported versions of NetBackup is available.
Additional steps are required if the NetBackup 8.1.2 upgrade includes an upgrade to RHEL 7.5 and you use Fibre Transport Media Server (FTMS). More information is available.
See About NetBackup 9.1 support for Fibre Transport Media Server with RHEL 7.5 and later.
Table: Media server migration procedure
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1 | If your media server upgrade is part of the primary server upgrade, you can proceed to the next step. If not, deactivate the media server. | |
2 | Stop all NetBackup services.
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3 | Upgrade the NetBackup binaries. More information is available about this topic. | |
4 | If you did not get a security certificate, generate the certificate. More information about this topic is available. | |
5 | Check for an available NetBackup 9.1 maintenance release. Maintenance releases include very important fixes that are released after NetBackup 9.1. It is recommended that you install the latest available maintenance release during upgrade activities. To access the latest NetBackup 9.1 maintenance release:
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6 | (Conditional) If the media server upgrade is part of a primary server upgrade, skip this step. Reactivate the media server. | |
7 | (Conditional) If the media server upgrade is part of a primary server upgrade, resume the primary server upgrade procedure. |