Initiating Symantec NetBackup PTT
Symantec NetBackup uses Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) direct copy to duplicate backed-up images. To run a duplication, you can use any of the following methods:
- The Duplicate option in the Catalog node of the NetBackup Administration Console
- The NetBackup Vault (See the NetBackup Vault Administrators Guide.)
- The
bpduplicatecommand (See the NetBackup Commands Guide.) - A Netbackup Storage Life-cycle Policy
Requirements
The following requirements must be met for NetBackup to use NDMP direct copy in duplicating backed-up images.
- Designate an NDMP storage unit in the DXi to use as the destination for the duplicated image.
- Ensure that an NDMP tape drive is available to mount the source image. The NDMP tape drive can be one that was defined in the DXi or it can be a physical tape drive in a tape library.
When these requirements are met, NetBackup copies the image directly to the designated storage unit without using media server I/O or network bandwidth.
Initiate an NDMP PTT
- From the NetBackup Administration Console, expand the NetBackup Management Catalog.
- Set up the search criteria for the image to duplicate.
- Click Search Now to locate the backed-up images.
- Right-click the image(s) to duplicate and select Duplicate from the displayed menu. NetBackup begins the duplication of the selected images.
Note: For more information, refer to the NetBackup Administrator's Guide.
