Recovering the entire Windows VCS cluster

The following procedure applies to the clustered NetBackup server environment that must be re-created from scratch.

Before you proceed, ensure that you have valid online catalog backups.

To recover the entire Windows VCS cluster

Configure the hardware, system software, and cluster environment on the replacement cluster.
Ensure that the appropriate low-level tape device and robotic control device configuration necessary for your operating system has been performed.
Refer to the NetBackup Device Configuration Guide:
https://support.cohesity.com/s/article/article-100040135
Reinstall NetBackup on each of the cluster nodes. Be sure to use the NetBackup Virtual Name as the name of the NetBackup server. Follow the instructions for installing NetBackup server software.
Refer to the NetBackup Installation Guide:
https://support.cohesity.com/s/article/article-100040135
Note:
For the NetBackup Web Services, you must use the same user account and credentials that were used when you backed up the NetBackup catalog. More information is available:
https://support.cohesity.com/s/article/article-100023872
Configure the clustered NetBackup server.
Refer to the NetBackup High Availability Guide:
https://support.cohesity.com/s/article/article-100040135
Install any Maintenance Packs and patches that are required to bring the newly installed NetBackup server to the same patch level as the server that is being replaced
Configure required devices and media and recover the NetBackup catalogs.
Bring the NetBackup resource group on each node in turn and run the Device Configuration Wizard to configure the devices.
Configuration information on your cluster (WSFC or VCS) is available.
Refer to the NetBackup High Availability Guide:
https://support.cohesity.com/s/article/article-100040135

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