To force restores to use a specific server

1. If necessary, physically move the media to the host to answer the restore requests, then update the NetBackup database to reflect the move.
2. Modify the NetBackup configuration on the primary server.

   • Open the NetBackup web UI and sign into the primary server.

   • On the left, click Host > Host properties.

   • Select the primary server.

   • If necessary, click Connect. Then click Edit primary server.

   • Click General server.

   • Add the original backup media server and the restore server to the Media host override list.

3. Stop and restart the NetBackup Request Daemon (bprd) on the primary server.

   This process applies to all storage units on the original backup server. Restores for any storage unit on the Original backup server go to the server that is listed as the Restore server.

   To revert to the original configuration for future restores, delete the line from the Media host override list.