Overview
Starting with NetBackup 10.1.1 or later, IT Analytics Data Collector software comes preinstalled on non-clustered NetBackup primary servers. The Data Collector is installed during the installation or upgrade of the NetBackup primary server. Only the Data Collector binaries are deployed with NetBackup. The collector is not configured to communicate with the IT Analytics Portal as part of the NetBackup install. You must configure the Data Collector separately.
Clustered NetBackup Primaries do not have the Data Collector software installed by default, nor do NetBackup primaries with software versions prior to NetBackup 10.1.1. In these scenarios, you must install the Data Collector binaries.
If you have Veritas InfoScale Availability (VCS) or Microsoft Cluster Server (MSCS), you must review the later chapters of this guide as additional instructions and details about how to set up Data Collector software on a cluster, in addition to the steps below.
If you are running NetBackup 10.1.1 or later but have not yet upgraded to 10.4, the Data Collector binaries are preinstalled on the non-clustered NetBackup Primary, but you must manually register the Data Collector by configuring a response file. If you are on NetBackup 10.4 or later, then you can register the Data Collector directly within the NetBackup Web UI. Note that from NetBackup 10.4 onwards, Data Collector is optional to install. If you are planning to use IT Analytics or Alta View, you must opt to install Data Collector while installing/upgrading NetBackup.
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