Understanding the NetBackup Catalog

NetBackup Catalog is a place where information about the NetBackup configuration and backups are stored such as records of the files that have been backed up and media where those files copied. NetBackup Catalog is kept on the NetBackup master server and consists of the following components: The NetBackup configuration files such as policies, schedules… Read More »

NetBackup version comparison

This post provides a comparison of main features of NetBackup versions 7.0-8.0. Note: Some features can be available since release updates e.g. 7.7.1 / 7.7.2 This post is based on following guides: NetBackup 7.0 - What's New and Version Comparison Matrix NetBackup 7.1 - What’s New and Version Comparison Matrix NetBackup 7.5 - What's New… Read More »

NetBackup Storage Lifecycle Policy (SLP) - FAQ.

NetBackup Storage Lifecycle Policy (SLP) is a powerful feature used not only for image duplication but also for disaster recovery purpose. In this post you can find answers for questions related to SLP  that I received under some posts that I already wrote: NetBackup SLP Overview. NetBackup AIR Overview. Q: If I change some settings… Read More »