What is the process in which netbackup decides if a tape is available and which one it will use. When the netbackup master server bootsup, a script automatically starts allservices, daemons, and programs required bynetbackup. If you cannot view the report or you get a cannot connect on socket error, verify again that the netbackup database manager service or daemon is running. The netbackup for ndmp server acts as anndmpclient. To check due jobs for a specific time nbpemreq predict date mmddyyyy hh. Upon startup, nbpem obtains all of the backup policy information via 2.
The getservbynamefunction uses the name of the service to find a service entry in the services file. The process for the netbackup database manager service. In most cases, a command pertains to both netbackup products. This is usually a result of using software from different version levels together. However, there are instances where portions or options within a command apply specifically to one product such as netbackup enterprise server. This is usually a result of using software from different versions together, but can also be caused by incorrect parameters on a command. Decommissioning a media server decommissioning netbackup media server following information about is decommissioning a netbackup media server. Symantec netbackup for ndmpadministratorsguide unix, windows, and linux. Installing and configuring sun cluster ha for netbackup.
The netbackup database manager bpdbm manages the configuration, error, and file databases. Want an introduction to or refresh of netbackup troubleshooting tips and best practices. During this time, open vision renamed backup plus to netbackup. Things you need to know before thinking on the backup process. Documentation for netbackup appliances is available here. Then, create a debug log directory for bpdbm, retry the operation, and check the resulting debug log. Netbackup statuscode inside hardware mediamanagerstatus techno os software whatisnew howto inside veritas netbackup tm storage troubleshoot mediastorage news appliance enterprise virtualization netapp switch tapedrive vmware acronis addson apache application aruba citrix cloud emc network server. Netbackup has a specific configuration parameter for bpcd. Each job that needs to query or update the nbu databases will initiate a new bpdbm process. Master server daemonsprocesses request daemon bprd scheduler bpsched started with bprd netbackup database manager bpdbm started wi. So far we havent seen any alert about this product.
Veritas status codes, messages, explanation and action recomendations. For detailed troubleshooting information, create bpdbm, bprd, and admin debug log directories. Secondly, when i look at the processes using bpps there are loads of bpfis processes sitting there. Verify that all netbackup software is at the same version level. This media header allows the netbackup software to verify the tapes identity for future operations. This software is not distributed for free and is only available on commercial basis. It processes requests from netbackup clients and servers. Overview of the installation and configuration process for sun cluster ha for netbackup. Issue has been narrowed down to an inefficient function in the specific openssl version used by netbackup 7. The bprd process contacts the 3 netbackup database manager program bpdbm to identify the files, the client, and the media information for the restore. When i do a bpdown v f on the master server those will be hanged there, no choice i have to reboot the server. This is probably due to the fact that symantec netbackup is relatively new or current in the market.
Netbackup bpdbm processes consume up to 100% cpu after. The following topics provide a functional overview of netbackup backup and restore operations for both unix and windows. Netbackup services are randomly shutting down on windows servers after applying a patch for mcafee mcshield 8. Jun 30, 2019 listing several basic hardware and software troubleshooting steps with respect to operating systems, software programs, and computer hardware. Jan 28, 2012 things you need to know before thinking on the backup process. The process flow for a san client backup is as follows in the order presented. I am getting problems first of all with backup jobs completing but the parent job stays active, this is just on a few vm servers using vcb. Disk storage local scsi disk tape storage unit hp msl i do have multiple bpdbm process more than 5 running after master server last reboot when i have upgraded my netbackup 6. Netbackup administration console bpdbm bpcd bpbrm bptm ltid configuration database file c at al o gi nf or mati o n t a p e r e q u. Veritas netbackup software supports tape drives and libraries from a larger number of vendors the url for netbackup enterprise server 5. Symantec netbackup for ndmpadministratorsguide windows, unix and linux release 7. History of netbackup in 1987, chrysler corporation engaged control data corporation to write a backup software solution. The policy execution manager service nbpem does the following.
Netbackup has a specific configuration parameter for bprd. Learn more about its pricing details and check what experts think about its features and integrations. If bpdbm processes are in a hang state, you will be able to trace it in the bpdbm log. Responds to queries related to the netbackup catalog. On windows, these daemons are the netbackup request manager and netbackup database manager services. Solaris, ibm aix, linux, mac os x, android, ios, chrome os are often called unixlike operating systems. Sort provides information on whether your environment is compatible with a netbackup installation or upgrade, and gives you links to the latest documentation and software.
It is quite normal to have multiple bpdbm processes. Introduction while your critical enterprise server is up and running and performing its primary function, the veritas netbackup flashbackup feature can make a lightningfast backup in a fraction of the time required by conventional backup methods, while still providing. Symantec netbackup troubleshooting guide unix, windows, and linux release 7. Fibre transport is the name of the netbackup highspeed data transport method that is part of the san client feature. Bpdbm is netbackup database manager daemon that responds to the queries that are related to the netbackup internal databases catalogs. In 2015 symantec announced they would be splitting off the information management business which contains netbackup, into a new public company named veritas technologies corporation. Netbackup cannot connect to robotic software daemon 42. So, in order to support the creators and help them make improvements to the software, we should all repay their hard work. Opscenter should run on same version as netbackup is running or should run on higher vers. Mission critical systems a mission critical system is a system that is essential to the survival of a business or organization. Netbackup services are randomly shutting down on windows. As part of its job to query the netbackup database nbdb, bpdbm process invokes an openssl function to decrypt the nbdb password. This request identifies both the files and client targeted for the restore.
Reinstall netbackup software on the client or create the usropenv netbackup nf file with at least the following lines. Process by process add this list of netbackup processes to the list of lowrisk processes. A request to the bpdbm process netbackup database manager service on windows nt had conflicting information. Netbackup important terminologies part 2 major daemons running in mastermediaclient. In rare circumstances, it is possible for this media header to get. Netbackup cannot connect to robotic software daemon.
What is the difference between the expiration date for a volume in netbackup s media catalog and media managers volume database. How to start, stop process or services on hpux solutions. If the media manager device configuration shows drives in an acs robot, the. Unified logging logs nbpem,nbjm,nbgenjob,nbsvcmon,pbx,nbrb,nbemm,bpbrm. Installation and upgrade checklist report for nbups 7. The fibre transport ft server process runs on the media servers that are configured for the netbackup fibre transport. On netbackup servers the bpps x command can also be used to verify if pbx is running. On may 6, 1997 veritas acquired openvision, including absorption of the netbackup product line. Jul 02, 2016 to start catalog image consistency bpdbm consistency 2. The following tables list netbackup 5200 series and 5300 series release versions, the appliance models supported with each version, the associated netbackup appliance software version, and the netbackup release version on which it is based. Network data communication is dependant on the supporting hardware, cabling and software that handles the transmission and reception of data between each network device. Dec 06, 20 this problem can occur when a process tries to connect to the netbackup request daemon bprd or database manager daemon bpdbm and the daemon is not running on windows nt, these daemons are the netbackup request manager and netbackup database manager services. Bpdbm must be running for netbackup commands and utilities to work properly. A request to the bpdbm process netbackup database manager service on windows nt had invalid or conflicting information.
Included in this document are the netbackup server and netbackup enterprise server commands. By sending a crafted packet to the bpdbm process, it is possible to shutdown the process and disrupt the functionality of the netbackup server application. Veritas status codes, messages, explanation and action. The process that starts the automatic backup of clients and responds to client requests for file restores and user backups and archives. When the user starts a restore, netbackup receives the request from the clients bprestore program which sends a request to. Hi all, we have been seeing many bpdbm processes are running even when there are no jobs running and eating up cpu of master and it always touching 95100 % and we are not able to open policies and other consoles due to this any inputssuggestions please. Netbackup administration console bpdbm bpcd bpbrm bptm ltid configuration database file c a t al o g i nf o r m a ti o n t a p e. The following command terminates the bpdbm process on the netbackup server 10. The process for the netbackup compatibility service. However, there are instances where portions or options within a command apply specifically to one product such as netbackup. Nov 20, 2012 this problem can occur in the following situation.
San client san client is a netbackup optional feature that provides high speed backups and restores of netbackup clients. Verify that the netbackup database manager bpdbm process netbackup database manager service on windows nt is running. A process that timed out while it connects to another process for a particular operation. Installing and configuring sun cluster ha for netbackup sun. In 2005 symantec acquired veritas and netbackup became a symantec product. Nbu process descriptions study guide by sicvillain includes 17 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. It is certainly unusual for bpdbm processes to remain active when you do bpdown.
The backup and restore traffic occurs over a san, and netbackup server and client administration traffic. If legacy debug logging is not enabled on your netbackup servers, you must create the appropriate directories for each process. Network netbackupforndmpserver a netbackup master or media server where netbackup for ndmp is installed. Bpdbm is choking system memory and making it hung eventually. The child bprd process makes a call to the 5 enterprise media manager nbemm to verify that the disk storage unit is available. A list of the entire netbackup documentation set appears as an appendix in the netbackup release notes. The discussions include descriptions of important services or daemons and programs, and the sequence in which they execute during backup and restore operations. If either of these two network components fail during a backup or restore then netbackup will likely exit with a status code 41.
Bpdm disk manager monitors the backups to and restores from disk. For configuration of san client on different os,refer device configuration guide san client in cluster. Then, stop and restart the netbackup request daemon unix and linux or netbackup request manager service windows. Netbackup cannot connect to robotic software daemon anahelp. Retry the operation and check the resulting debug logs. Mar 01, 2017 by sending a crafted packet to the bpdbm process, it is possible to shutdown the process and disrupt the functionality of the netbackup server application. On a windows nt master server, verify that the netbackup request manager and netbackup database manager services are running.
On the server side of the ft connection, nbftsrvr controls data flow, processes scsi commands, manages data buffers, and manages the. All netbackup documents are included in pdf format on the netbackup. Netbackup automatically starts additionalprograms as required, including roboticdaemons. Netbackup deamonsprocess master server daemonsprocesses request daemon bprd scheduler bpsched started with bprd netbackup database manager bpdbm started wit. The currently configured backup policy information is used to create the job worklist for all scheduled jobs. Figure 11 ndmp and netbackup hosts as clients of each other ndmp ost ndmp ost ndmp hosts act asnetbackupclients. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Examine the all log entries report for the appropriate time frame to gather more information about the failure.
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