Workflow to configure immutable and indelible data
Carry out the following steps in the given order to protect your data by configuring immutability and indelibility.
Table: Workflow to configure immutable and indelible data
Step | Description |
|---|---|
1 | Configure the following WORM settings on the storage server. The storage administrator configures these settings outside of NetBackup.
Refer to the OST vendor plug-in documentation. |
2 | Configure a disk pool using WORM-capable volumes. For more information, see the NetBackup online Help. |
3 | Configure a storage unit with the option enabled. |
4 | Configure a backup policy using the WORM-enabled storage unit. |
Note:
In case of storage changes or third-party OST vendor software upgrades, you need to manually update the storage servers and the disk pools. See the 'Completing your system update after an upgrade' section from the NetBackup Upgrade Guide.