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NetBackup™ Status Codes Reference Guide

NetBackup status code: 5449

Message: The script is not approved for execution.

Explanation: The script that is listed in the policy was not in the default location or any authorized location.

Recommended Action: Move the script to the default location or add the path as an authorized location using the nbsetconfig or bpsetconfig command. The default location for UNIX is: /usr/openv/netbackup/ext/db_ext. The default location for Windows is: install_path\netbackup\dbext.

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