Steps to Configure a backup using NetBackup 7.1 in a MSCS
Created: 22 Nov 2012 | Updated: 23 Nov 2012 | 9 comments
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Hi,
Can anyone give me the steps to configure Netbackup Server and Client in a 2 node (FailOver ) Cluster.
The Database (SQL Server 2008 R2) is mirrored to DR Cluster.
Here is our setup:
Server (Node) 1: MBCLTATXDB1
Server (Node) 2: MBCLTATXDB2
Cluster Name : ATEX-DBCLUSTER
.Thanks
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You need a minimum of 2 policies:
1 x MS-Windows policy to backup the local, non-shared drives on the physical nodenames
1 x MS-SQL policy to backup clustered instance, using the virtual hostname used for the instance as Client name. Backup script(s) must be copied to both nodes or else saved on shared drive. Details in NBU for SQL Guide.
See this HOWTO doc:
About configuring backup policies for a NetBackup clustered server
http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO44654
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But my DB is mirrored. So should i need to configure any further steps?
Mirrored shared storage is normal with most cluster configs.
My previous post still applies.
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I configured MS-Windows and MS-SQL Policy in Netbackup Master Server
My Batch File is as Follows
OPERATION BACKUP
Any reason why master server is specified as IP address in the script?
NBSERVER "172.16.1.92"
Please change to actual master server hostname and ensure forward and reverse name lookup between master and virtual hostname as well as port connectivity in both directions.
When the backup starts, a connection from the active node is initiated to the master.
We need to trace this connection in the following logs:
dbclient on active node
(Create this folder under ...\netbackup\logs on both nodes)
bprd on master
(Create this folder under ...\netbackup\logs and restart NBU to enable this log)
Try the backup again and copy the logs after the failure. Please rename logs to reflect process name (e.g. dbclient.txt) and post as File attachments.
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Hi
Changed the SCRIPT as Follows but still not working
What is the Client name in the SQL policy (AtexDBCluster)?
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Yes Atex-DBCluster
Policy name seems to be AtexDBCluster
According to your script the Client name should be ATEX-SQLSVR, not Atex-DBCluster.
Please double-check your policy.
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