Re: [Veritas-bu] Need to move tape images from 7.1 master to 7.5 master
2014-06-06 12:10:26
We've faced a similar issue too. You could duplicate the tape backups to a new
DataDomain storage unit, and then do the import of the disk images on that
storage unit (mtree.) That is a bit faster than tape imports, but it still
takes time.
We have 10 year retention backups that we have to maintain from an old 6.5
environment. We will upgrade the old environment to 7.6 eventually, but we will
let it die on the vine. The catalog is almost 2TB - I sure as heck don't want
to import all those tape images.
The only limitation with AIR is that it will only work with new backups. The
images are replicated to another NetBackup master server, but only as part of
the backup process using SLP's. I am not aware of any AIR feature (today) that
will allow you to import existing images. I could be wrong...
I would think that Symantec is eventually going to expand the AIR type
features, so that you can move existing images to a different NetBackup master.
That would only make sense. (It would also let me move those 10 year retentions
so I don't have to keep that other hardware around.) But for today, you have to
plan with the existing features.
Bryan
ps. You can even partition the i500's.
-----Original Message-----
From: veritas-bu-bounces AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
[mailto:veritas-bu-bounces AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu] On Behalf Of
Lightner, Jeff
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 10:22 AM
To: VERITAS-BU AT MAILMAN.ENG.AUBURN DOT EDU
Subject: Re: [Veritas-bu] Need to move tape images from 7.1 master to 7.5 master
We have the scalar i6000 and it IS partitionable. Not sure which one the OP
has.
Curious - What is "AIR" and how does it avoid the 2 stage import from one
master to another?
-----Original Message-----
From: veritas-bu-bounces AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
[mailto:veritas-bu-bounces AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu] On Behalf Of tburrell
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2014 11:20 AM
To: VERITAS-BU AT MAILMAN.ENG.AUBURN DOT EDU
Subject: [Veritas-bu] Need to move tape images from 7.1 master to 7.5 master
"...I now have the need to move the remaining tape images from the 7.1 catalog
to the 7.5 catalog."
If you can partition the Scalar (sorry- not familiar with that hardware) you
could look into doing an AIR- which would mean copying the images too. Almost
as annoying as re-scanning the tapes, but maybe a little less labor-intensive
depending on your setup.
Otherwise you are into Symantec Professional Services territory. Outside of AIR
there is no supported way for customers to merge two catalogs. I've recently
looked into this as well, and its just not supported.
Not to say someone out there couldn't give you a home-baked method- but don't
ask Symantec to help you out if things go sideways there. You have to pay
Symantec to do the merge.
Tom Burrell
+----------------------------------------------------------------------
|This was sent by tburrell_mn AT yahoo DOT com via Backup Central.
|Forward SPAM to abuse AT backupcentral DOT com.
+----------------------------------------------------------------------
_______________________________________________
Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu
Athena(r), Created for the Cause(tm)
Making a Difference in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
__________________________________________________________
CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail may contain privileged or confidential
information and is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). If you are
not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution, or use of
the contents of this information is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have
received this electronic transmission in error, please reply immediately to the
sender that you have received the message in error, and delete it. Thank you.
_______________________________________________
Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu
DTCC DISCLAIMER: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential
and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are
addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify us
immediately and delete the email and any attachments from your system. The
recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of
viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus
transmitted by this email.
_______________________________________________
Veritas-bu maillist - Veritas-bu AT mailman.eng.auburn DOT edu
http://mailman.eng.auburn.edu/mailman/listinfo/veritas-bu
|
|
|