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Use The Java Administration Console (GUI) To Learn What Linux/Unix Commands Are Being Run Under The Covers
Ryan McCain | 14 Feb 2013 | 1 comment

When I began learning AIX, I relied heavily on the AIX system administration tool called SMIT (GUI) or SMITTY (menu based). One of the great things about SMIT is when you "point and clicked" to create a user account, configure NFS, etc., SMIT displays the actual Unix commands being executed on the bottom of the SMIT window. This is how I learned the basics of the Unix command line. Over time I was able to do all of my administration from the command line interface (CLI) and not have to rely on SMIT. Understanding what commands were actually being run opened the door for me to write scripts that automated routine tasks, tweaked system performance, etc. etc.

Fortunately, there is a similar feature in NetBackup 7.x.

In order to see the command line operations being run by the Java Admin GUI, perform the following actions:

1. On the system where you are running the Java Admin GUI (likely the master server) go to the java directory.
# cd /usr/...

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Save the Date—So What Exactly Is Backup Exec V-Ray Edition?
PackMatt73 | 14 Feb 2013 | 0 comments

Extensive virtualization is just a fact of life in IT today. Driving down cost and increasing IT agility are the primary drivers behind going virtual. With an increasing number of complex workloads wrapped up in virtual machines (VMs), organizations are challenged to maintain the same degree of security and protection from a physical environment and also leverage benefits brought by virtualization. Attaining the service levels for these business systems requires a high degree of visibility into virtual environments. 

This is where Symantec Backup Exec V-Ray Edition comes into play. Symantec Backup Exec 2012 V-Ray Edition is designed to completely protect your VMware or Hyper-V virtual environments. With advanced host-based virtual protection and integrated deduplication, the V-Ray Edition gives you worry-free backup and recovery for virtual machines and virtualized applications. And Backup Exec gives you granular recovery of entire virtual machines, single files, Active...

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Backup Exec with built in DB and external database
gmunyadzwe | 14 Feb 2013 | 0 comments

I have a BE environment comprising of 1 server. It uses an external SQL database in a clustered environment. Even with a cluster setup, the environment is not bullet proof, that is it is prone to failure, thereby bringing down with it the BE server. I do have a server that I can build another BE environment on. Questions...

1. Can i use a built in database and link it anyhow to the one in the sql cluster? if so, how? if not, whats the best approach to this problem?

2. Can the storage be shared by both servers without any issues, that is, can i still use the storage with the clustered BE server?

3. Can the backup sets be shared by both servers; can i restore the backup from one server using the other server?

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Installation Problem
Adminbaw | 14 Feb 2013 | 0 comments

Hello, i have a problem during installation of Backup Exec 2012.

I am not able to install Backup Exec 2012.

During the environmentchek it says that the environment is ok.
But i get a strange pop up that says
"The installation failed due to an unexpected error:Absolute Path information is required".

I can go trough the installation to the point where i get the installation summary.
I can click on next, than i get the same pop up an the installation freezes!

The environment is Windows Server 2003 SP2

 

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Symantec System Recovery support for UEFI based systems.
Sandeep_SSR | 05 Feb 2013 | 0 comments

Symantec System Recovery 2013 supports backup and restore of UEFI based Systems.

More and more computer manufacturers are shifting to the EFI based computer making.

What is UEFI?

The Unified EFI (UEFI) Specification (previously known as the EFI Specification) defines an interface between an operating system and platform firmware.

More information can be found at

http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/unified-extensible-firmware-interface/efi-homepage-general-technology.html

 

With the release of new Symantec system Recovery 2013, Symantec facilitates to backup and protect the UEFI based systems and servers. This...

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PartnerAssist Transformation Assistance for NetBackup Catalog Manipulation-Bringing Appliances into the fold!
Raghu Gopalan | 31 Jan 2013 | 0 comments

LAUNCH NOTIFICATION: PartnerAssist Transformation Assistance for NetBackup Catalog Manipulation (Update)
Overview
We are pleased to announce an update to the existing PartnerAssist Transformation Assistance for NetBackup Catalog Manipulation service. This service update includes updated IP artifacts and new automation tools which are utilized in providing support assistance with Catalog manipulation for NetBackup 7.5 software only implementations as well as for the majority of scenarios utilizing NetBackup Appliances. This service is available to eligible Partner Consultant’s for fee, effective January, 25th 2013. Please contact the PartnerAssist team on a per engagement basis to determine the number of service units (hence cost) required. This service is also available to Symantec Consultant’s, on an as needed basis.

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Backup Exec 2012: change display language
dotlike | 06 Feb 2013 | 0 comments

To change the display language in Backup Exec 2012 edit the REG_SZ value Language (set 'DE' for german or for example 'EN' for english) in

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Symantec\Backup Exec For Windows\Backup Exec

and start Backup Exec 2012 GUI

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Netbackup - allow overwrite of BackupExec media
dotlike | 06 Feb 2013 | 0 comments

 

to automatically allow overwritting Backup Exec tapes - which are protected by default - when using Netbackup 7.5 configure the media server like this:

Go to "Host properties" -> "Media Servers" and right click on the appropriate media server and choose "Properties".

Click on "Media" which can be found on the side pane. Activate the checkbox "BE-MTF1" and click on "Ok".

Backup Exec tapes will now be automatically overwritten and used liked new tapes.

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How to create a VMware Application Protection policy to back up the SharePoint Application in a Virtual Machine
Gaurav Kaushal | 28 Jan 2013 | 0 comments

Hello Guys,

This post guides us through How to create a VMware Application Protection policy to back up the SharePoint Application in a Virtual Machine.

On the NetBackup Master Server

NetBackup Management > Right Click on Policies > Select New. Provide a name to the policy.

This would open up an “Add New Policy Window” dialog.

Choose Policy Type as VMware.

Select a Storage unit

NOTE – Enable Granular Recovery is disabled, as this type of policy is by default granular.

Add a new schedule as per your requirement.

IMPORTANT- Clients Tab

For VMware application aware backups, the name of the client cannot be entered manually or chosen from list of clients. It must be chosen using a VMware Intelligent Policy (VIP) query.

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Symantec System Recovery 2013 Monitor
rakesh_singh | 07 May 2013 | 4 comments

Hi All.

In this blog we are going to talk about SSR Monitor, a lightweight application that helps monitor the backup status of up to 100 machines. As a user you may want to just get a quick overview of the backup status of all the machines in your environment. SSR Monitor helps you do exactly this. You can add all the machines you wish to monitor and at a glance get to know the backup status of those machines and in case there are failures gets the list systems where the backup did not complete successfully.

How to install:

To install Symantec System Recovery 2013 Monitor:

  1. Download the Sym_System_Recovery_2013_Monitor_1.0.0.46534_Multilingual_Product.exe using following link:

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