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NetBackup status code: 8436

Message: ResourceNamePrefix in spec of custom resource of the media server must not contain the string primary.

Explanation: The ResourceNamePrefix value should not contain the primary substring in the mediaServers section of the environment CR.

Recommended Action: Perform the following as appropriate:

  • Ensure that the resourceNamePrefix in the mediaServers section of the environment CR does not have the primary substring.

    If it does contain the primary substring, edit the environment CR with either of following steps and update the resourceNamePrefix in the mediaServers section.

    • Edit the environment CR using following command and save:

      kubectl edit environments.netbackup.veritas.com <netbackup-environment-name> -n <environmentCR-namespace>

    • Edit the environment CR YAML and apply the change using following command:

      kubectl apply -f <environment.yaml>

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