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Advanced NetBackup Interview Questions

This document provides advanced interview questions and answers related to NetBackup (NBU) for experienced professionals. Key topics include the role of the EMM server, Storage Lifecycle Policies, deduplication methods, and troubleshooting techniques. It also covers various NetBackup policies and integration with cloud storage solutions.

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Advanced NetBackup Interview Questions

This document provides advanced interview questions and answers related to NetBackup (NBU) for experienced professionals. Key topics include the role of the EMM server, Storage Lifecycle Policies, deduplication methods, and troubleshooting techniques. It also covers various NetBackup policies and integration with cloud storage solutions.

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Advanced NetBackup (NBU) Interview Questions and Answers

Ideal for experienced professionals or senior administrator roles

Q: What is the role of the EMM server in NetBackup?

A: The Enterprise Media Manager (EMM) server manages device and media resources. It maintains a database of all m

Q: Explain the concept of NetBackup Storage Lifecycle Policies (SLP).

A: SLPs automate the movement of backup images through different storage tiers. For example, a backup can first be

Q: What is the difference between NetBackup Accelerator and traditional backups?

A: NetBackup Accelerator combines full backups with the speed of incremental backups by tracking changed blocks an

Q: How does NetBackup handle deduplication?

A: NetBackup uses Media Server Deduplication Pool (MSDP) or Appliance-based deduplication to eliminate redundant

Q: What is the function of the `nbemmcmd` command?

A: It is used to manage and troubleshoot EMM database entries, such as media, drives, and hosts. It can be used to up

Q: What are the different types of NetBackup policies?

A: Standard, MS-Windows, Oracle, VMware, NDMP, FlashBackup, Hyper-V, BigData, Snapshot Manager.

Q: How do you troubleshoot a failed backup with status code 96?

A: Status code 96 indicates 'No media is available.' Troubleshooting steps include: Checking volume pools and scratch

Q: What is the difference between `bpimage` and `bpexpdate`?

A: `bpimage` is used to list and manage backup images. `bpexpdate` is used to change or expire backup images manu

Q: What is the purpose of the NetBackup Catalog Backup?

A: It backs up the NetBackup configuration and metadata (catalog), which is essential for disaster recovery. It includes

Q: How does NetBackup integrate with cloud storage?

A: NetBackup supports cloud storage via CloudCatalyst, Cloud Connectors, and CloudPoint, allowing backups to be sto

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