Configure multiperson authorization
The configuration of multiperson authorization for NetBackup operations is supported only from the NetBackup web UI. A user with the Administrator or the Security Administrator role can configure multiperson authorization for critical NetBackup operations.
To configure multiperson authorization for NetBackup operations
- On the left, select Security > multiperson authorization.
- At the top right, select the option Configure multiperson authorization.
- Go to Operations for multiperson authorization. Then select Edit.
- Select all or any of the following critical operations for which you want to configure multiperson authorization.
Images
Image expiry
Remove image hold
Security
Global security settings
Encryption key management
API keys
Note:
If multiperson authorization is enabled for API key operations, a ticket is generated. After the multiperson authorization ticket is approved, the user needs to execute the ticket using the Execute ticket option in the NetBackup web UI and then the required API key operation is executed.
For NetBackup releases earlier than 10.5, if multiperson authorization is enabled, you cannot perform API key operations.
MSDP WORM
WORM retention lock removal
WORM configuration change
- Select Save.
- Configure the users to be exempted from multiperson authorization.
- Go to Schedules. Then select Edit.
- Specify when you want to expire and purge the multiperson authorization tickets.
- Select Save.
- Select Configure.