Add new host on NetBackup

Here’s a guide on how to add new host on NetBackup

 

1. make sure client server is pointing to backup server

-check /etc/hosts

-check /etc/hosts.allow

-/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpclntcmd -clear_host_cache

-/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpclntcmd -hn “host/server_name”

 -/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpclntcmd -ip “host/ip_address”

 

2. add routing to backup server and make it permanent

-ip route add ~

-vi /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts/route-#

 

3. open firewall from backup server to client server

-make sure to use target & destination IP address for backup to communicate

-specific ports include 1556-1558

 

4. install netbackup agent on client side

– register firewall & check telnet connectivity for sftp

– /usr/openv/netbackup/client/Linux/RedHat2.6.18/sftp_to_client HostName(target_host) User(ex: root)

– complete the second part by following the instructions shown on CLI prompt

 

5. do a test run and make sure it works!

-/usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bptestbpcd -client “host/server_name”