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How do I update the firmware on my Quantum Scalar i80 tape library?
As with many modern firmware updates, updating the Quantum Scalar i80 firmware is a pretty straight forward task. Below are the required...
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How do I disable the NetBackup VSP cache on my Windows server?
VSP cache can get very large on a Windows server; especially if it’s a Virtual Server. To disable the VSP cache, perform...
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How do I move a tape in NetBackup to be in a non-robotic library and remove it from the inventory?
If you want to change a tape in NetBackup to be in a non-robotic library and remove it from the inventory, you...
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How do I list the NetBackup client excludes from the command line on my Unix server?
Being able to identify client excludes from the command line can be very useful. This method however does not take into consideration...
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How do I set up NetBackup to page me when a backup fails?
If you want to be notified when a backup fails, you can edit your backup_exit_notify script. By default, the backup_exit_notify script does...
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How do I determine how large each tape is in NetBackup?
How do I determine how large each tape is in NetBackup? Determining how much data is on each tape is a useful...
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What are some useful NetBackup commands?
To release a tape if it is full /usr/openv/volmgr/bin/vmquery -m to check the tape and take note of the status at the...
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How do I find out which tapes were used for a NetBackup backup?
If you would like to find out which tape(s) were used for a specific backup, you can use the bpimagelist command. bpimagelist...
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How do I review the jobs in the NetBackup Activity Monitor from the command line?
To view the jobs in the NetBackup Activity Monitor from the command line, you can use the bpdbjobs command. The -report flag...