NetBackup 6.x for Windows, Administration

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code.

NBUNT6

length.

5 days

type.

Instructor-Led

partner.

Symantec :: Veritas

price.

$3,500

This Symantec NetBackup 6.x Administration course provides the IT professional with instruction on the functionality of VERITAS NetBackup 6.x software. This course covers the general principles of using NetBackup to develop and implement a storage management strategy, including how to:

	Install, configure, and operate NetBackup 6.x.
	Manage NetBackup using the graphical interfaces,
	commands, and scripts.
	Provide service protection and recovery.
	Use the Activity Monitor and logs to monitor
	NetBackup processes.
	Tune NetBackup for optimum performance in your
	backup environment.

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, request a course date with the links below.

who can benefit

This course is for system administrators, engineers, integration staff, and technical support personnel who are responsible for the design, performance optimization, and
troubleshooting of NetBackup.

prerequisites

Students should be familiar with the administration and configuration of the platforms that are covered by the course.

skills gained

This course provides instruction on NetBackup 6.x and describes how to develop and implement a storage management strategy, including how to:

	Describe the master, media, and EMM servers and clients.
	Identify NBU options and agents.
	Install and verify NBU.
	Add robots and drives.
	Configure storage units, storage unit groups,
	volumes, and volume pools.
	Manage volumes.
	Configure policy attributes and schedules.
	Identify the available policy types.
	Define which files, directories, and clients to back up.
	Monitor and troubleshoot backup jobs.
	Restore files and monitor restore jobs.
	Verify, duplicate, expire, and import backup images.
	Back up and recover NBU catalogs.
	Use NBU notify scripts.
	Identify master server, media server, and client
	processes or services.
	Run user-directed backup jobs.
	Configure legacy, unified, and robust logging.
	Run NBU activity reports.
	Tune NBU.
	Install and configure NOM.
	Perform basic NOM administration tasks.

hands-on

This course includes practical exercises that enable you to test your new skills and begin to transfer them into your working environment.

course content details

	NetBackup Essentials

	The NetBackup Environment
	NetBackup Concepts
	NetBackup Options and Agents

	Installing and Configuring NetBackup

	Preinstallation Considerations
	Installing and Verifying Your NetBackup Installation
	Configuring NetBackup
	Upgrade Considerations
	Troubleshooting NetBackup Installation Issues

	Configuring Devices

	Adding Robots
	Adding Drives
	Adding Robots and Drives Using the Wizard
	Monitoring and Maintaining Devices
	Troubleshooting Devices

	Configuring Storage Units

	Storage Units
	Configuring Storage Units
	Configuring Storage Units Using the Device
	Configuration Wizard
	Troubleshooting Storage Units

	Configuring Media

	Configuring Volume Pools
	Configuring Volumes
	Managing Physical Volumes

	Configuring Policy Attributes

	Creating a Policy
	Policy Attributes
	Policy Types

	Scheduling Policies

	Creating a New Schedule
	Policy Schedules
	Troubleshooting Policy Scheduling Issues

	Client Lists and Backup Selections

	Creating Backup Selections
	Adding Clients to a Policy
	Distributing Client Software
	Troubleshooting Backup Selections and Client Issues

	Managing Operator Backups

	Invoking Backup Operations
	Using the NetBackup GUI for Backup Operations
	Troubleshooting Problems with Backup Operations

	Performing Restores

	How Restores Work
	Performing Restore Operations
	Troubleshooting Restore Issues

	Managing Media and Images

	Understanding Media
	Verifying Backup Images
	Duplicating Backup Images
	Expiring Backup Images
	Importing Backup Images
	Troubleshooting Media-Related Issues

	Performing Catalog Backups and Restores

	NetBackup Catalogs
	Catalog Backups
	Configuring Catalog Backups
	Disaster Recovery
	Troubleshooting

	Using NetBackup Scripts

	Notify Scripts
	Additional Scripts

	NetBackup Process Flow

	NetBackup Processes
	Monitoring and Managing Processes
	NetBackup Communications
	Troubleshooting NetBackup Processes

	Performing User Backups

	Setting Up User-Directed Backup Jobs
	Running User-Directed Backups and Archives
	Troubleshooting User-Directed Backups and Archives

	Using Debug Logs and Reports

	Legacy Logging
	Unified Logging
	Robust Logging
	NetBackup Reports

	Tuning NetBackup

	Planning an Efficient Backup Strategy
	Using Multiple Data Streams
	Tuning Data Buffers
	Customizing Host Properties

	NetBackup Operations Manager

	NOM Overview
	Initial Setup and Configuration
	The NOM Console
	NOM Operations
	NOM Administration