VERITAS NetBackup 6.

x Administration (Fundamentals I)
Lesson 10: Performing Restores

Lesson Introduction
Fundamentals I Course Introduction Lesson 1: NetBackup Essentials Lesson 2: Installing and Configuring NetBackup Lesson 3: Configuring Devices Lesson 4: Configuring Storage Units Lesson 5: Configuring Media Lesson 6: Configuring Policy Attributes Lesson 7: Scheduling Policies Lesson 8: Client Lists and Backup Selections Lesson 9: Managing and Monitoring Backups Lesson 10: Performing Restores Lesson 11: Managing Media and Images Lesson 12: Performing Catalog Backups and Restores Fundamentals II
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Lesson Topics and Objectives

Topic
Topic 1: Performing Restore Operations

After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

Restore files that have been backed up using NetBackup. Monitor NetBackup restore jobs. Identify who can initiate a restore operation. Troubleshoot the most common restore issues.

Topic 2: Restore Permissions Topic 3: Troubleshooting Restore Issues

Topic 1: Performing Restore Operations

After completing this topic, you will be able to: Restore files that have been backed up using NetBackup. Monitor NetBackup restore jobs.

Accessing the BAR Interface (UNIX)

Restoring Files Using the BAR Interface (UNIX)

Step 1 2 3 4 UNIX Click the Restore Files tab. Specify the NetBackup machines and policy type. Select the restore type. Set the view: Specify a date range. Show the most recent backup. Refresh the screen. Mark the files and folders to restore. Preview the required media. Select destination choices and restore options. Initiate the restore.
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1: Click the Restore Files Tab (UNIX)

2: Specify the NBU Machines and Policy Type (UNIX)

3: Select the Restore Type (UNIX)

4: Set the View: Specify a Date Range (UNIX)

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4: Set the View: Show the Most Recent Backup (UNIX)

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4: Set the View: Refresh the Screen (UNIX)

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5: Mark the Files to Restore and Click Preview (UNIX)

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6: Preview the Required Media (UNIX)

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Click the Restore Button (UNIX)

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7: Select Destination and Restore Options (UNIX)

8: Initiate the Restore (UNIX)

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Monitoring Restore Operations (UNIX)

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Accessing the BAR Interface (Windows)

BAR Button

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Restoring Files Using the BAR Interface (Windows)

Step 1 2 3 4 Windows Click the Select for Restore button (optional). Specify the NetBackup machines and policy type. Select the restore type. Set the view: Deselect Show NetBackup History as a Timeline Show the most recent backup Mark the files and folders to restore. Preview the required media. Select destination choices and restore options. Initiate the restore.
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1. Click the Select for Restore Button (Optional) (Windows)

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2: Specify the Machines and Policy Type (Windows)

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3: Select the Restore Type (Windows)

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4. Set the View: Deselect Show NBU History as a Timeline (Windows)

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4: Set the View: Show the Most Recent Backup (Windows)

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4: Set the View: Refresh the Screen (Optional) (Windows)

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5: Mark the Files and Folders to Restore (Windows)

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6: Preview the Required Media (Windows)

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7: Select Destination and Restore Options (Windows)

Step 8: Initiate the Restore (Windows)

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Monitoring Restore Operations (Windows)

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Topic 2: Restore Permissions

After completing this topic, you will be able to identify who can initiate a restore operation.

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Who Can Perform a Restore?

Administrator

Push a restore to the destination client.

Pull a restore to the client. User-directed or client-directed restores Alternate-client restores

User

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Enabling Alternate Client Restores

By default, NetBackup permits restores only to the client from which the files were backed up. To enable alternate client restores, create the directory:
/usr/openv/netbackup/db/altnames (UNIX) or install path\NetBackup\db\altnames (Windows)

One of the following two file types can be created:

peername: enables alternate client restores No.Restrictions: enables alternate client restore permissions for all users

Caution should be taken when using the No.Restrictions file because it removes permission requirements.
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Defining Client Attributes (UNIX)

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Defining Client Attributes (Windows)

bpclient

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Additional Considerations
True image restore (TIR) restores at the directory level. Verify the correct (or desired) time zone setting. NetBackup can resolve links (default behavior) so that paths point to the actual files or directories. NetBackup restores files according to the original file pathname.
Overwrite only with permission.

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Topic 3: Troubleshooting Restore Issues

After completing this topic, you will be able to troubleshoot the most common restore issues.

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Troubleshooting Restores
Common restore problems: Create log directories in:

Incorrect restore criteria Interpretation of restore directives Insufficient disk space for restores Improper file permissions Access control lists

UNIX /usr/openv/netbackup/ logs/bplist /usr/openv/netbackup/ logs/bprestore Windows install path\NetBackup\ logs\bplist install path\NetBackup\ logs\bprestore
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What Did You Learn?

You are about to be asked a series of questions related to the current lesson. Read and try to answer each question. Click Answer at the bottom of the slide to view the correct answer.

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Restores can be initiated by an administrator on the master server and a user on a client machine.
A. True B. False

Answer
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Restores can be initiated by an administrator on the master server and a user on a client machine.
A. True B. False

The correct answer is A.

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Which restore method do you use to perform an administrator-directed restore to a specific client?
A. Use the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface on either the master server or the client machine. B. Use the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface on the master server that backs up the source client. C. Use the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface on a client machine. D. None of the above.
Answer
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Which restore method do you use to perform an administrator-directed restore to a specific client?
A. Use the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface on either the master server or the client machine. B. Use the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface on the master server that backs up the source client. C. Use the Backup, Archive, and Restore interface on a client machine. D. None of the above.
The correct answer is B.

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Which of the following is not a valid restore type?

A. B. C. D. Normal Backups Archived Backups Bare Metal Restore Backups True Image Backups

Answer
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Which of the following is not a valid restore type?

A. B. C. D. Normal Backups Archived Backups Bare Metal Restore Backups True Image Backups

The correct answer is C.

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During a restore if an error is encountered, you can launch the _____________ to determine the cause of the problem and receive recommended corrective actions.
A. B. C. D. Troubleshooter Debugger NetBackup Administration Console nbbugctrl command

Answer
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During a restore if an error is encountered, you can launch the _____________ to determine the cause of the problem and receive recommended corrective actions.
A. B. C. D. Troubleshooter Debugger NetBackup Administration Console nbbugctrl command

The correct answer is A.

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The bprestore command writes information and error messages to a progress log file if you create the file prior to running the bprestore command and specify the file with the -L progress_log option.
A. True B. False

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The bprestore command writes information and error messages to a progress log file if you create the file prior to running the bprestore command and specify the file with the -L progress_log option.
A. True B. False
The correct answer is A.

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Lesson Summary
Key Points
You are now familiar with how to perform, manage, and troubleshoot restore operations.

Reference Materials
NetBackup 6.x System Administrators Guide, Volume I and NetBackup 6.x System Administrators Guide, Volume II NetBackup 6.x Commands NetBackup 6.x Troubleshooting Guide NetBackup 6.x Backup, Archive, and Restore Getting Started Guide http://support.veritas.com
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