Configuring NetBackup Without Wizards

The easiest way to configure NetBackup is to use the configuration wizards provided.

If you are configuring NetBackup for the first time, choose the Getting Started Wizard. This wizard steps you through the other wizards and leaves you with a working NetBackup configuration.

If you prefer not to use the available wizards, the following steps explain how to configure NetBackup by using the NetBackup Administration Console. Complete instructions are not given here, but each step provides references for more information if you require it.

1. Start the NetBackup Administration Console. See NetBackup Administration Interfaces.
2. Complete the addition of storage devices. The preferred method is to use the Configure Storage Devices wizard. To perform configuration without the wizard, see the Media Manager System Administrator's Guide.
3. Add the media that you will use. For instructions, see the Media Manager System Administrator's Guide.
4. Ensure that the NetBackup database daemon, bpdbm, is running. This daemon must be running so NetBackup can update its catalogs with the new setup information.

   bprd usually starts bpdbm at boot time.

   To check the state of bprd and bpdbm, use the script

   
      /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/bpps

   If necessary, start bprd and bpdbm by running the following command

   
      /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/initbprd
5. Define the storage units. See Managing Storage Units.
6. Verify the catalog backup configuration. See Catalog Backups.
   1. Specify the media to use.
   2. Make any necessary changes to the backup paths. The default paths to the catalogs are added automatically.
7. Define the backup policies. See Managing Backup Policies.
8. Perform any required additional configuration.