How to configure PureDisk to export storage data to NetBackup.

Problem

PureDisk backup data can be protected, archived, or copied out of the storage pool by means of exporting such data into the NetBackup product.  In turn, NetBackup is able to catalog the data and write it to a disk or tape storage unit.  Once the data has been exported to NetBackup, it becomes available to be restored using the NetBackup interface.  Below is a consolidated procedure for configuring both products to achieve the exporting of PureDisk storage data.

Export Configuration Overview:

• Add the NetBackup component to the existing PureDisk node.
• Activate the NetBackup Export Engine.
• Install the NetBackup Client software to the PureDisk node running the Export Engine.
• Create a DataStore policy within NetBackup.
• Create an Export to NetBackup Policy within PureDisk.

Solution

STEP 1 - Add the NetBackup component to the existing PureDisk node.
1.  From the PureDisk node, type:
     # sh /opt/pdinstall/edit_topology.sh

2.  Select Option #6 - "Edit a node"
3.  Select Option #1 - "Edit PureDisk node"

4.  Add NetBackup component to node by scrolling down to the "Services" field and adding "nbu" to the end of the list.  Then,  select OK.
     Example:  spa,mbs,mbe,cr,nbu

5.  Select Option #10 - "Save topology"
(After attempting to save and validate the topology, it may fail due to the NTP server settings.  You may need to "edit node system configuration" and add a valid NTP server.)

6.  Select Option #11 - "Quit"
7.  Select "Yes".
8.  You will be asked to encrypt the topology.ini file, select your option (yes/no).

9.  Add the service to the node - type:
     # sh /opt/pdinstall/add_NBU_onNode.sh PDhostname.domain.com    

Note: The PureDisk hostname must match exactly as displayed in the Topology tab within the GUI.

STEP 2 - Activate the NetBackup Export Engine.
1.  From the PureDisk Web GUI, select Settings->Topology.
2.  Expand the PureDisk node, within the tree view, on the left pane.
3.  Select "NBU Export Engine".
4.  On the right pane, click on the "Activate NetBackup Export Engine" button.

STEP 3 - Install the NetBackup Client software to the PureDisk node running the Export Engine.

See the "NetBackup Installation Guide for Unix and Linux" for detailed information on installing the NetBackup Client software.

STEP 4 - Create a DataStore policy within NetBackup.
1.  Create a new NetBackup policy. 
2.  Within the policy Attributes tab, select "DataStore" as the Policy type.
3.  Configure the Policy storage and Policy volume pool to the desired settings.
4.  Modify the retention for the "Default-Application-Backup" schedule to meet your requirements.
5.  Add the PureDisk node to the Client's tab.  (Must use the exact hostname used in the above steps.)
6.  Leave the Backup Selections blank - no configuration needed.

STEP 5 - Create an Export to NetBackup Policy within PureDisk.
1.  From the PureDisk Web GUI, select Manage->Policies.
2.  Expand the Data Management Policies, within the tree view, on the left pane.
3.  Click on Export to NetBackup.
4.  On the right pane, click on the "Create Policy" button.
5.  Add the new policy name. 
6.  Within the "Data Selections" tab, select the dataselection(s) to be exported.
7.  Configure the desired schedule to export the data under the "Scheduling" tab.
8.  Under the "Parameters" tab, type the NetBackup Policy name (DataStore policy created within NetBackup).
9.  Once all of information is complete, click on the "Add" button on the lower right hand corner to finalize the creation of this policy.

Note:  To manually test the export, select this policy and click on the "Run Policy" button to initiate the export job.

For more detailed information on exporting data, please see the "Veritas NetBackup PureDisk Administrator's Guide", Chapter 4 - "Exporting data to NetBackup."