Configuring client attributes for MSDP client-side deduplication
To configure client deduplication, set an attribute in the NetBackup primary server host properties. If the client is in a backup policy in which the storage destination is a , the client deduplicates its own data.
To specify the clients that deduplicate backups
- Open the NetBackup web UI.
- On the left, click Host > Host properties.
- Select the primary server.
- If necessary, click connect. Then click Edit primary server.
- Click Client attributes.
On the General tab, add the clients that you want to deduplicate their own data to the Clients list:
Click Add.
Enter a client name or browse to select a client. Then click Add.
Repeat for each client that you want to add.
- To select a deduplication location for a specific client, select that client.
- You can override the Prefer to use client-side deduplication or Always use client-side deduplication host property in the backup policies.
Select one of the following Deduplication location options:
Always use the media server - disables client deduplication. By default, all clients are configured with the Always use the media server option.
Prefer to use client-side deduplication - uses client deduplication if the deduplication plug-in is active on the client. If it is not active, a normal backup occurs; client deduplication does not occur.
Always use client-side deduplication - uses client deduplication. If the deduplication backup job fails, NetBackup retries the job.
See Client-side deduplication in the NetBackup Administrator's Guide, Volume I.