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Step by step procedure on how to import NetBackup backup images via the NetBackup
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Importing media requires a 2 step process, first a Phase 1 import must be run followed by a Phase 2 import. Support Forums
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- The Phase 1 import procedure assigns the media to the Media Server in the EMM database, and reads the product discussions within our
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spans media, a Phase 1 needs to be performed on ALL media before running the Phase 2. Manage Cases Online
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- The Phase 2 reads the media more thoroughly and creates the FILES file in the images database. The Find the support phone number for
FILES file contains a list of all the files contained in the backup image. your region.
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1. Under the Catalog section of the console, select Actions -> Initiate Import.
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2. Enter the Media ID and Media Server in the Initiate Import box.
3. After the Phase 1 has been completed on all media, select the criteria in which to search for backup
image(s) produced during the phase 1 import. The main search parameters will be the media ID and/or a
date time range covering the backup date. Press Search Now to find the backup image(s) available for
Phase 2 import.
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4. Select/highlight one or more of the backup image(s) available for importing, right click on the backup
image(s) and select Import (Do not select "initiate import" again). This section of the import may take as
long as the original backup (perhaps longer if the backups were multiplexed).
Related Documents:
259827: Importing backup images that span more than one piece of media, via the command line.
http://support.veritas.com/docs/259827
279265: VERITAS NetBackup (tm) 6.0 System Administrator's Guide for Windows, Volume 1: Provides
information on performing most common configuration and administration tasks with NetBackup 6.5 including:
- Managing media, storage units, unit groups, catalogs and lifecycle policies - Firewall Configuration - Firewall
ports used for communication
http://support.veritas.com/docs/279265
290203: Veritas NetBackup (tm) 6.5 Administrator's Guide for Windows, Volume 1: Provides information on
performing most common configuration and administration tasks with NetBackup 6.5 including: - Managing
media, storage units, unit groups, catalogs and lifecycle policies - Firewall Configuration - Firewall ports used
for communication
http://support.veritas.com/docs/290203
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