As a part of netbackup upgrade project, i needed to do an upgrade of opscenter server from 7. The first line of output consists of three digits that represent the effective connect options. These features include software data compression, scheduled and userdirected operations, and multiple data stream backups. The client properties cannot be queried on netbackup. Open the netbackup administration consoleexpand media and device managementselect devices. This product may contain third party software for which veritas is required to provide attribution. The sample scripts are provided as is without warranty of any kind. Mutt also supports pop and imap protocols for receiving mails. Netbackup opscenter upgrade fails or unable to be uninstalled. Aug 21, 2015 disclaimer the sample scripts are not supported under any microsoft standard support program or service. Some commands also contain notes, return values, examples, etc. Netbackup provides not only backup but also archiving as well sometimes it can be useful to create a. This post intends to summarize them with few examples.
This command is helpful because, unlike ping or nslookup, it tests for connection to a netbackup client using client connection options at the netbackup. Symantec netbackup offers several interesting command line tools. Verify name resolution for netbackup systems, using the bpclntcmd command 1. Here is what needed to be done for each tape to import them.
Most likely firewall software or a tcp wrapper was placed on the ports. May 30, 2007 note the server option must be in the usropenv netbackup nf file on all netbackup unix clients. These features include software data compression, scheduled and userdirected operations. This is probably due to the fact that symantec netbackup is relatively new or current in the market. Import netbackup images via the command prompt admin alley. Symantec netbackup troubleshooting guide unix, windows, and linux release 7. So, in order to support the creators and help them make improvements to the software, we should all repay their hard work. Please create bpcd log folder on the client under usropenv netbackup logs. This entry has information about the startup entry named netbackup client service that points to the bpinetd.
Netbackup provides not only backup but also archiving as well sometimes it can be useful to create a folder or folders where users can copymove files and those files are archived copied and deleted from an original place and kept within specific time retention. The bpclntcmd command is used for resolving ip addresses and host names. Netbackup command conventions x netbackup commands for windows support for assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice input windows servers only support for keyboard mouseless navigation using accelerator keys and mnemonic keys for more information, see the netbackup system administrators guide, volume i. How to test client connections in netbackup command line. Oct 08, 20 mutt is a command line based email client. Bptestbpcd command results in a netbackup status code. Note the server option must be in the usropenvnetbackupnf file on all netbackup unix clients. Netbackup appliance protection override may 6, 2016 may 6, 2016 javirodz back in 1999, we hired a guy from veritas to install our first netbackup software, version 3. Netbackup starter packs are cost effective software packages designed to meet the backup and recovery needs of midsize, heterogeneous environments. How to check which nic is in use for the backup on client.
Included in this document are the netbackup server and netbackup enterprise server commands. How to test client connections using the bptestbpcd command with. Use the bpclntcmd and bptestbpcd commands to test the connection. If a single unix system is running as both a client and a server, both the server and client options are in the usropenv netbackup nf file.
Failed to initialize emm connection on media server and. Email address optional your feedback has been submitted successfully. After issuing the command from the netbackup server bptestbpcd client hostname if. Sybase sql anywhere database netbackup catalog has been upgraded to version 12. This product may contain third party software for which veritas is required to. Jan 06, 2011 symantec netbackup offers several interesting command line tools. This command is helpful because, unlike ping or nslookup, it tests for connection to a netbackup client using client connection options at the netbackup communication level. Mutt a command line email client to send mails from terminal. Below is the list of netbackup commands which are used mostly in windows and unix platform. The following tables list netbackup 5200 series and 5300 series release versions, the appliance models supported with each version, the associated netbackup appliance software version, and the netbackup release version on which it is based.
This document contains detailed information about each netbackup command pertinent to a windows system. Most used netbackup commands free storage tutorials. Symantec netbackup commands reference guide unix, windows, and linux release 7. The pn, self, hn, and ip options are useful in troubleshooting network connectivity issues associated with name resolution. Select start programs veritas netbackup netbackup administration. You can use the netbackup bptestbpcd command on a netbackup 8. The bpclntcmd command performs name resolution using the same operating system apis as the netbackup software. Testing netbackup client connectivity using bptestbpcd command.
Hi experts we have few unix servers configured in netbackup for backup, and for backup we want to use dedicated backup vlan 10. Features and strengths of the netbackup product suite are also available with netbackup for lotus notes. How to test client connections using the bptestbpcd command. Each command contains a brief description of the primary function of the command, a. Command line to list backuped files on a netbackup server. Parameter switches allow a user to target a netbackup client or a host. The bptestbpcd command is used for testing the connectivity between the netbackup server and the netbackup system. Each command contains a brief description of the primary function of the command, a synopsis, and descriptions of each of the options listed in the synopsis. Log in to the netbackup master server and netbackup client as the root user. Dec 11, 2018 verify name resolution for netbackup systems, using the bpclntcmd command 1.
So, in order to support the creators and help them make improvements to the software. Some days ago i got email from my reader with question about how to archive files in netbackup. Hello all, i just want to know the use of bptestbpcd command. Symantec netbackup emergency engineering binary guide. If nothing is written to bpcd log, there is probably a port connection problem. The bptestbpcd command resides only on netbackup servers. Please create bpcd log folder on the client under usropenvnetbackuplogs. But for some reason when i clicked the edit server list button next to it to remove that rougue ip i couldnt do it which was most odd. This software is not distributed for free and is only available on commercial basis. The right column indicates the device topology in the upper view, and the lower view lists all drives.
Netbackup cli important commands useful commands and. Ran into an issue where our old backup server was no longer operational and we had to create a new netbackup server along with upgrading the version. Aziz on september 20, 2009 this is just my own notes on veritas netbackup command line guide, feel free to copypaste. This command is used to configure or display global configuration attributes for netbackup. Bpclntcmd options that are useful for testing the functionality of the host name and ip address. The database must be backed up using bpbackup and restored using bprestore. Fix netbackup error 25 cannot connect on socket solved. In addition, some commands contain notes and examples to help the user understand. List the backup of a file done with netbackup command line to list backuped files on a netbackup server. Netbackup command conventions x netbackup commands for windows support for assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice input windows servers only support for keyboard. Veritas software corporation makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this manual, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties. Its a very useful and powerful tool to send and read mails from command line in unix based systems.
Had to recall all our tapes to import them into the catalog. Veritas software corporation makes no warranty of any kind with. By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our. Run bptestbpcd command again with verbose and debug options. The bptestbpcd command tries to establish a connection from a netbackup server to the bpcd daemon on a netbackup host or client. The bptestbpcd command results in a netbackup status code. The following tables list netbackup 5200 series and 5300 series release versions, the appliance models supported with each version, the associated netbackup appliance software version, and the. Many of these features are described in detail in the netbackup administrators guide, volume i. After issuing the command from the netbackup server bptestbpcd client hostname if you then on the client server run the commandnetstat an grep 724 you should see a incoming tcp syn request. Disclaimer the sample scripts are not supported under any microsoft standard support program or service.
By joining our community you will have the ability to post topics, receive our newsletter, use the advanced search, subscribe to threads and access many other special features. It opens with a coloured interface to send email which makes it user friendly to send emails from command line. Bpclntcmd options that are useful for testing the functionality of the host name and ip address resolution are hn, ip, and pn. The bptestbpcd command will attempt to establish a connection from a. It shows how to browse media, get the configuration parameter. Please post output of command as well as bpcd log on the client. The bptestbpcd command tries to establish a connection from a netbackup server to the bpcd daemon on another netbackup system.
Documentation for netbackup appliances is available here. Netbackup opscenter analitycs is a useful software to manage netbackup domains. It shows how to browse media, get the configuration parameter and monitor the jobs. After the ip address of the client is changed, the hdp3500e. If successful, it reports information about the sockets that are established. In this article we will only discuss about some of the most used netbackup commands. Sep 20, 2009 veritas netbackup command line guide posted by s.