This question has come up a lot on the list.  They do not typically require 
it, and they don't require it here.  Apparently, you'll be OK if you load 
the latest 3.2 patch to NT.

The cool thing about NetBackup, though, is that you can upgrade all your NT 
or Unix clients in one swipe, automatically from the server.

At 11:34 AM 11/1/00 -0500, Porter, Eric wrote:
>We are currently evaluating netbackup as a replacement for ADSM/TSM.
>
>Yesterday we "upgraded" from netbackup 3.2 to netbackup 3.4.   After the
>backup we encountered problems with the NT clients, and the NT
>administrative GUI.  The resolution recommended by veritas was to upgrade
>the NT clients to 3.4.
>
>I was wondering if netbackup typically requires an immediate update of the
>client when the server is upgraded. We have 300+ NT clients and this could
>cause us serious problems the next time we need to upgrade.
>
>Thanks!
>
>_____________________
>Eric Porter
>Technical Services Open Systems
>Marriott International
>(301) 696-2782
>eric.porter AT marriott DOT com
>
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