HP OpenStorage (OST) Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup on Linux Setup Instructions for the OST Plug-in on the HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System Abstract This document describes the instructions required to use the HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System with Symantec ™ NetBackup on Linux media servers by using the HP OpenStorage plug-in. The document is intended for backup administrators and Information Technology (IT) administrators familiar with the HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System and Symantec NetBackup software.
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Contents 1 Introduction...............................................................................................4 Overview................................................................................................................................4 Terminologies...........................................................................................................................4 2 Prerequisites for the OpenStorage (OST) plug-in.............................................
1 Introduction This section provides an overview of the Symantec OpenStorage (OST) plug-in and the HP OST v2.0 plug-in. • “Overview” (page 4) • “Terminologies” (page 4) Overview OST is a Symantec backup interface that allows intelligent storage devices, like the HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System, to work with Symantec's NetBackup (NBU) software. OST provides NetBackup administrators with advanced capabilities, such as optimized duplication and Disaster Recovery (DR) copy creation. The HP OST v2.
2 Prerequisites for the OpenStorage (OST) plug-in This section describes prerequisites for the media server that should be considered before installing the HP OpenStorage (OST) plug-in. • • Operating Systems ◦ SUSE10.x (64-bit) ◦ SUSE11.x (64-bit) ◦ RHEL5.x (64-bit) ◦ RHEL6.x (64-bit) NetBackup Versions The HP OST plug-in works with the following versions of NetBackup: 7.1 and 7.5 NOTE: In this document, all NetBackup paths assume that the backup application is installed on the /usr/openv drive.
3 Configuring the StoreOnce Backup System • “Supported HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup Systems” (page 6) • “Creating CatalystStores” (page 6) • “Client-side de-duplication configuration” (page 9) Supported HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup Systems The HP OST plug-in is supported on the HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System, by using the HP StoreOnce Catalyst Client-side interface. HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System software should be upgraded to the latest version.
3. Select Create→Service Set 1(or 2)→OK. 4. Change the store details.
5. 8 Click Create. A Logical Storage Unit (LSU) (CatalystStore) is created.
CatalystStores security modes There are two security modes that can be set to CatalystStore: • No authentication–Allows all users to have access to the CatalystStore. • User authentication–Allows a select group of users to have access to the CatalystStore. See Figure 1 (page 9). Figure 1 User authentication example Client-side de-duplication configuration HP OpenStorage (OST v2.
Figure 2 B6000 Management Console showing bandwidth transfer policy 10 Configuring the StoreOnce Backup System
4 Installing the HP OpenStorage (OST) Plug-in This section provides information on how to install the HP OST plug-in. Topics included in this section are as follows: • “Downloading the OpenStorage (OST) OST plug-in” (page 11) • “Installing the OpenStorage (OST) OST plug-in with NetBackup (NBU)” (page 11) • “Uninstalling the OpenStorage (OST) OST plug-in” (page 11) Downloading the OpenStorage (OST) OST plug-in Download the HP OST plug-in rpm tar file from www.software.hp.
5 Configuring the OpenStorage (OST) Plug-in This section covers the following OST plug-in topics: • “Registering a storage server with NetBackup (NBU)” (page 12) • “Creating disk pools and storage units” (page 15) To begin an operation in NetBackup, start the NetBackup Administration Console by running the file, /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/jnbSA. Then, follow the steps outlined in “Registering a storage server with NetBackup (NBU)” (page 12).
1. Open the Storage Server Configuration Wizard. 2. 3. Click Next. Select OpenStorage as the type of disk storage. 4. 5. 6. Click Next. Enter the storage server information—the type, name (IP address), and media server. Enter the login information.
NOTE: If the CatalystStores are user authentication-enabled, then a corresponding username needs to be provided here. 7. 8. Click Next. Click Next to confirm the configuration. NOTE: Symantec recommends using the host name instead of the IP address in nbdevconfig and tpconfig commands or in the Storage Server Configuration Wizard.
Creating disk pools and storage units Complete the following steps to create a disk pool and storage unit: 1. Select the NetBackup management node on the left pane of the NetBackup Administration Console GUI. 2. Start the Configure Disk Pool wizard. 3. Click Next. The Disk Pool window opens. 4. Select the OpenStorage (hp-StoreOnceCatalyst) option to create an OpenStorage disk pool. 5. Click Next. The window displays a list of registered storage servers. 6. Select one of the storage servers. 7. Click Next.
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 16 Enter a disk pool name and description. Click Next. A summary of the disk pool is shown. Click Next to create the disk pool. The Storage Unit creation window opens. Select the Create a Storage Unit that uses [disk pool name] check box. Click Next.
15. Enter a storage unit name, and select the appropriate media server for this storage unit. 16. Click Next. 17. Click Finish to create the storage unit.
6 Creating a sample backup policy Complete the following steps to create a backup policy: 1. Select the NetBackup Management node on the left pane of the NetBackup Administration Console GUI. 2. Start the Create a Backup Policy wizard. 3. Enter a policy name. 4. Click Next to open the Client List window. 18 5. Add the clients (media servers) that will use this policy: a. Click Add. b. Give the client name. c. Select the appropriate hardware and operating system of the client from the drop down list. d.
7. Add the files or folders you want to include in the backup: a. Click Add. b. Select the desired file or folder from the Backup Selection List. 8. Click Next to open the Backup Type window.
9. Select the type of backups you want included in the backup policy. 10. Click Next to open the Rotation window. 11. Specify the rotation and retention period for the backup policy. 12. Click Next to open the Start Window window.
13. Specify the time window for the backup policy. 14. Click Next. 15. Click Finish to create the backup policy.
7 Starting a backup operation NetBackup will automatically start the backup operation based on the schedule you created in the backup policy. You can also start a backup operation manually: 1. Select the Policies node under NetBackup Management. 2. Right-click the policy name. 3. Click Manual Backup to open the Manual Backup window. 4. 5. Select the schedule and clients to back up. Click OK. The backup begins immediately.
8 Restoring a backup file Complete the following steps to restore a backup file: 1. From the menu bar, select File Backup, Archive and Restore. 2. Click Select for Restore. NetBackup shows the list of backup operations performed. 3. Select one or more entries. 4. Select the directory hierarchy for the restore. 5. From the menu bar, select Actions Restore to open the Restore Marked Files window. 6. 7. 8. Browse to the appropriate location where you want files to be placed after they are restored. Click OK.
9 Creating an optimized duplication To create an optimized duplication, complete the following steps: 1. From the menu bar, select Catalog. 2. Select Duplicate from the Action drop-down menu. 3. Right-click the backup ID which has to be duplicated, and select Duplicate. 4. 24 Click OK.
10 Recommendations • HP strongly recommends that restore jobs and duplicate jobs for an image not be run in parallel. • Concurrent restores of a given image are not supported, but sequential restores of a given image are supported. • It has been observed that a mismatch in reporting of image sizes occurs in the NetBackup (NBU) Graphical User Interface (GUI) of a given image between backups and restores. This is a known problem with NBU.
11 Troubleshooting Table 3 (page 26) provides solutions to common problems relative to using the OST plug-in. Table 3 Common OST plug-in problems and resolutions Sr. Symptom No. Possible Causes Solutions 1 The HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System is not responding or inaccessible. Make sure that the HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System is accessible from the NetBackup media server. Network issue. Make sure that the media server and both of the HP B6200 StoreOnce Backup System are connected to the network.
Table 3 Common OST plug-in problems and resolutions (continued) Sr. Symptom No. Possible Causes Solutions for the NetBackup for more information on these commands. 9 The NBEMM database service does not start. NBU Veritas Snapshot Provider User needs to shutdown NBU services. Delete (VSP) cache is occupying a the NBU VSP cache that is present on the hard substantial amount of hard disk disk drive and restart the services. space which does not allow services to start.
12 Support and other resources This section covers the following topics: • “Contacting HP” (page 28) • “Subscription service” (page 28) • “Related information” (page 28) • “HP Websites” (page 28) • “Typographic conventions” (page 29) • “HP product documentation survey” (page 29) Contacting HP For worldwide technical support information, see the HP support Website: http://www.hp.
• http://www.hp.com/support/manuals • http://www.hp.com/storage/whitepapers Typographic conventions Convention Element Blue text: Typographic conventions Cross-reference links and e-mail addresses Blue, underlined text: http://www.hp.
Glossary This glossary defines terms used in this guide or related to this product and is not a comprehensive glossary of computer terms. A API Application programming interface. appliance An intelligent device programmed to perform a single well-defined function. Appliances differ from general-purpose computers in that their firmware is normally customized for the function they perform, pre-loaded by a vendor, and not alterable by the user. L LSU Logical storage unit.
Index B O backup restoring file in NetBackup, 23 starting in NetBackup , 22 OpenStorage Symantec API, 4 operating systems supported, 5 OST see HP OST plug-in C CatalystStores, 6, 25 creation, 6 naming coventions, 25 security modes, 9 user authentication, 9 contacting HP, 28 conventions document, 29 creating disk pool, 15 storage unit, 15 D disk pool configuration wizard, 15 creating, 15 document conventions, 29 related information, 28 documentation HP Website, 28 providing feedback, 29 G glossary, 30
