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DOCUMENTATION: How to migrate the NetBackup catalog information from one platform to another (UNIX to Windows or vice versa), rename a Master Server, cluster an existing Master Server, or merge multiple NetBackup domains.

Details:
Manual:
NetBackup DataCenter 4.5 System Administrator's Guide for Windows, Page: N/A
NetBackup DataCenter 4.5 System Administrator's Guide for UNIX, Page: N/A
NetBackup 5.0 System Administrator's Guide, Volume I for Windows, Page: N/A
NetBackup 5.0 System Administrator's Guide, Volume I for Unix, Page: N/A
NetBackup 5.1 System Administrator's Guide, Volume I for Windows, Page: N/A
NetBackup 5.1 System Administrator's Guide, Volume I for UNIX, Page: N/A
NetBackup 6.0 System Administrator's Guide for Windows, Volume 1, Page: N/A
NetBackup 6.0 System Administrator's Guide for UNIX, Volume 1, Page: N/A
NetBackup 6.5 Administrator's Guide for Windows, Volume 1, Page: N/A
NetBackup 6.5 Administrator's Guide for UNIX and Linux, Volume 1, Page: N/A

Modification Type: Supplement.

Modification:
As the needs and requirements for a NetBackup environment change, it may be necessary to migrate the NetBackup catalog information from one Master Server or platform to another or to combine two or more NetBackup domains to form a single domain.  

While migration and merging is possible, NetBackup Support does not have the necessary resources and experience to properly execute this process.  NetBackup Support can assist in restoring the data back to the same original platform in the event of a failed attempt, but is not equipped to assist in these sorts of activities.  To insure data integrity and seamless operation, operations of this type must be performed by Symantec Consulting Services.

Symantec Consulting Services have developed comprehensive methodologies to handle a variety of reconfiguration requirements including the following scenarios:
Given the nature of the information stored in the NetBackup catalogs and the potential for data loss, the process of moving or merging the NetBackup catalogs from one platform to another without the assistance of Symantec Consulting Services is not supported by the NetBackup Support organization.  

Symantec Consulting Services will assist customers by determining the correct approach to take, planning the activity and executing the plan successfully with minimum disruption to the operational environment.

Please contact a NetBackup Sales representative for assistance in engaging Symantec Consulting Services.  Please note, a migration of this sort must be a part of a conscious, planned, and permanent transition, and should not be part of a disaster recovery process or any part of a disaster recovery plan.



Products Applied:
 NetBackup BusinesServer 3.3, 3.4, 3.4.1, 4.5, 4.5 (FP3), 4.5 (FP4), 4.5 (FP5), 4.5 (FP6), 4.5 (FP7), 4.5 (FP8), 4.5 (FP9), 4.5 (MP1), 4.5 (MP2), 4.5 (MP3), 4.5 (MP4), 4.5 (MP5), 4.5 (MP6), 4.5 (MP7), 4.5 (MP8), 4.5 (MP9)
 NetBackup DataCenter 3.4, 3.4.1, 4.0 V, 4.5, 4.5 (FP3), 4.5 (FP4), 4.5 (FP5), 4.5 (FP6), 4.5 (FP7), 4.5 (FP8), 4.5 (FP9), 4.5 (MP1), 4.5 (MP2), 4.5 (MP3), 4.5 (MP4), 4.5 (MP5), 4.5 (MP6), 4.5 (MP7), 4.5 (MP8), 4.5 (MP9)
 NetBackup Enterprise Server 5.0, 5.0 MP1, 5.0 MP2, 5.0 MP3, 5.0 MP4, 5.0 MP5, 5.0 MP6, 5.0 MP7, 5.1, 5.1 MP1, 5.1 MP2, 5.1 MP3, 5.1 MP4, 5.1 MP5, 5.1 MP6, 6.0, 6.0 MP1, 6.0 MP2, 6.0 MP3, 6.0 MP4, 6.0 MP5, 6.5, 6.5.1
 NetBackup Server 5.0, 5.0 MP1, 5.0 MP2, 5.0 MP3, 5.0 MP4, 5.0 MP5, 5.0 MP6, 5.0 MP7, 5.1, 5.1 MP1, 5.1 MP2, 5.1 MP3, 5.1 MP4, 5.1 MP5, 5.1 MP6, 6.0, 6.0 MP1, 6.0 MP2, 6.0 MP3, 6.0 MP4, 6.0 MP5, 6.5, 6.5.1

Last Updated: September 04 2008 01:18 AM GMT
Expires on: 03-05-2009
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Subjects:
 NetBackup BusinesServer
   Application: Documentation, Faq, How To
NetBackup DataCenter
   Application: Documentation, Faq, How To
NetBackup Enterprise Server
   Application: Documentation, Faq, How To
NetBackup Server
   Application: Documentation, Faq, How To

Languages:
 English (US)

Operating Systems:
Windows 2000

Advanced Server, Advanced Server SP1, Advanced Server SP2, Advanced Server SP3, Advanced Server SP4, Advanced Server Windows Powered, Advanced Server Windows Powered SP1, Advanced Server Windows Powered SP2, Advanced Server Windows Powered SP3, Advanced Server Windows Powered SP4, Datacenter Server, Datacenter Server SP1, Datacenter Server SP2, Datacenter Server SP3, Datacenter Server SP4, Professional, Professional SP1, Professional SP2, Professional SP3, Professional SP4, SAK, Server, Server SP1, Server SP2, Server SP3, Server SP4, Server Windows Powered, Server Windows Powered SP1, Server Windows Powered SP2, Server Windows Powered SP3, Server Windows Powered SP4

TRU64

4.0D, 4.0F, 4.0G, 5.0, 5.0A, 5.1, 5.1A, 5.1B

HP-UX

10.1, 10.2, 10.20 / 11, 11.0, 3.0

IRIX

5.3, 6.2, 6.4, 6.4.1, 6.5, 6.5.1, 6.5.10, 6.5.11, 6.5.12, 6.5.13, 6.5.14, 6.5.15, 6.5.16, 6.5.17, 6.5.18, 6.5.19, 6.5.2, 6.5.20, 6.5.21, 6.5.3, 6.5.4, 6.5.5, 6.5.6, 6.5.7, 6.5.8, 6.5.9

Solaris

2.3, 2.4, 2.4.1, 2.5, 2.5.1, 2.6, 7.0, 7.0 (32-bit), 7.0 (64-bit), 8.0, 8.0 (32-bit), 8.0 (64-bit), 9.0, 9.0 (32-bit), 9.0 (64-bit)

Windows Server 2003

DataCenter, DataCenter (IA64), Enterprise (IA64), Enterprise Server, Standard Server, Storage Server, Web Server

Citrix MetaFrame

1.8, XPe