Overview of NetBackup tasks
Table: NetBackup tasks lists the NetBackup configuration tasks for VMware. These tasks are described in other NetBackup topics and guides, as indicated.
Table: NetBackup tasks
Sequence | Tasks |
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Phase 1 | Verify the operating system and platform compatibility. For information on supported VMware versions and on supported platforms for the backup host, see the NetBackup Software Compatibility List. The supported hardware types for the backup host are the same as for any NetBackup client. For additional support information on NetBackup for VMware, see Support for NetBackup in virtual environments. |
Phase 2 | Install the NetBackup primary server and media server. See the NetBackup Installation Guide. It is recommended that the NetBackup media server and the VMware backup host be installed on the same host. |
Phase 3 | Install the NetBackup Enterprise Client license on the primary server, and install NetBackup client software on the VMware backup host. NetBackup for VMware requires an Enterprise Client license for each ESX Server. To protect an application or database, note: an additional license for the appropriate NetBackup package is needed for each ESX server that hosts the application or database. |
Phase 4 | Install the NetBackup Java Runtime Environment (JRE) on the discovery host and the recovery host. Install the NetBackup Remote Administration Console to install NetBackup Java. |
Phase 5 | (Conditional) If the NetBackup primary server does not have access to the VMware server, then you need to configure a VMware backup host that has access to your NetBackup configuration. This host is also used for asset discovery. Starting with NetBackup 10.5, the version of the backup host must be at NetBackup 10.5 or later. It is recommended that you use a backup host whose version is the same as the primary server. Note: This step is not required on the appliance: the backup host is already installed on the appliance. |
Phase 6 | Enter NetBackup access credentials as needed: for vCenter, for ESXi, for Restore ESXi, and for VMware Cloud Director servers. See Add VMware servers. If you use a backup host that is not the primary server then the backup host (or the media server or the appliance) that you use must be at NetBackup 10.5. Note: The NetBackup primary server must have network access to the VMware servers that NetBackup has credentials for. |
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Phase 7 | Configure the NetBackup RBAC roles for VMware administrators. You must complete the discovery of VMware assets before you configure the roles. Contact your NetBackup administrator for assistance. See RBAC roles for the VMware administrator. After an upgrade to NetBackup 10.5 from a previous release, you must manually run discovery to refresh the list of VMware assets. This refresh lets you select specific VMware datacenters when you configure an RBAC role. |
Phase 8 | Create a NetBackup protection plan or policy for VMware. See Subscribe VMs or intelligent VM groups to a protection plan. |
Phase 9 | Perform a backup. |