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Pushing NetBackup clients out via ssh method, or sftp method.

Article: 100005288
Last Published: 2013-10-24
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Product(s): NetBackup

Problem

To install or upgrade NetBackup clients where normal methods are not feasible. Is it possible to use SSH or SFTP?

Solution

Yes, there is a script in /usr/openv/netbackup/bin called install_client_files, which can be invoked to push out client installations using SSH, or SFTP.

Examples:

  1. Command to update all clients:
    • /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files ssh ALL
       
  2. Command to update a client named client1:
    • /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files ssh client1
       

Other transports are also available and can be identified by running the commands below:

install_client_files -? ... OR ... install_client_files -help
Not enough arguments.

usage:  /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files sftp client_name|ALL user_name
        /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/install_client_files ssh client_name|ALL

 

Reference: Veritas NetBackup™ Installation Guide...

  1. Installing client software with the ssh method
  2. Installing client software with the sftp method

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