Description
The NetBackup (NBU) Upgrade Portal contains important information regarding upgrading to NetBackup 10.x. The key points contained below offer guidance and suggestions to help guide customers to a successful upgrade experience. The information below is continuously reviewed and will be updated with additional details as and when they become available. Verify upcoming Support Milestones by checking the Veritas Product Life Cycle information page.
The Upgrade Portal contains details on the following releases:
| Version | GA. Date |
|---|---|
| NetBackup 10.4.0.1 | June 2024 |
| NetBackup 10.4 | March 2024 |
| NetBackup 10.3.0.1 | January 2024 |
| NetBackup 10.3 | October 2023 |
| NetBackup 10.2.0.1 | June 2023 |
| NetBackup 10.2 | March 2023 |
| NetBackup 10.1.1 | December 2022 |
| NetBackup 10.1 | September 2022 |
| NetBackup 10.0.0.1 | June 2022 |
| NetBackup 10.0 | March 2022 |
| NetBackup 9.1.0.1 | September 2021 |
| NetBackup 8.3.0.2 | July 2021 |
| NetBackup 9.1 | June 2021 |
| NetBackup 9.0.0.1 | March 2021 |
| NetBackup 9.0 | January 2021 |
| NetBackup 8.3.0.1 | September 2020 |
| NetBackup 8.3 | July 2020 |
| NetBackup 8.2 | June 2019 |
| NetBackup 8.1.2 | September 2018 |
Note: For system requirements, documentation, and compatibility information, please use the Installation and Upgrade checklist found on the SORT website before any upgrade:
NetBackup 10.4.0.1
The NetBackup 10.4 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 8.0 through NetBackup 10.4.0.1. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.4.0.1 Release Notes to review the changes in this release.
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
Starting with NetBackup 10.3, a new format of license is being used. Download the new license file by following these steps
NetBackup 10.4
Key Notes:
The NetBackup 10.4 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 8.0 through NetBackup 10.4. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.4 Release Notes to review the changes in this release.
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
Starting with NetBackup 10.3, a new format of license is being used. Download the new license file by following these steps
NetBackup 10.3.0.1
Key Notes:
The NetBackup 10.3.0.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 8.0 through NetBackup 10.3.0.1. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.3.0.1 Release Notes to review the changes in this release.
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
Starting with NetBackup 10.3, a new format of license is being used. Download the new license file by following these steps
NetBackup 10.3
Key Notes:
The NetBackup 10.3 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 8.0 through NetBackup 10.3. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.3 Release Notes to review the changes in this release.
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
Starting with NetBackup 10.3, a new format of license is being used. Download the new license file by following these steps
NetBackup 10.2.0.1
The NetBackup 10.2.0.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 8.0 through NetBackup 10.2.0.1. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.2.0.1 Release Notes to review the changes in this release.
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 10.2
The NetBackup 10.2 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 8.0 through NetBackup 10.2. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.2 Release Notes to review the changes in this release.
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
Prior to any upgrade to 10.2+, ensure the UFT-8 Checker procedure has been completed.
NetBackup 10.1.1
The NetBackup 10.1.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 10.0.0.1. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 10.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.1.1 Release Notes to review the changes to this release
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 10.1.1 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 10.1
The NetBackup 10.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 10.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 10.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.1 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 10.1 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 10.0.0.1
The NetBackup 10.0.0.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 10.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 10.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.0.0.1 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 10.0.0.1 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 10.0
The NetBackup 10.0 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 10.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 10.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 10.0 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 10.0 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 9.1.0.1
The NetBackup 9.1.0.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 9.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 9.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 9.1.0.1 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 9.1.0.1 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 8.3.0.2
The NetBackup 8.3.0.2 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 9.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 9.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 8.3.0.2 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 8.3.0.2 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 9.1
The NetBackup 9.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 9.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 9.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 9.1 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 9.1 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.\
NetBackup 9.0.0.1
The NetBackup 9.0.0.1 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 9.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 9.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 9.0.0.1 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 9.0.0.1 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 9.0
The NetBackup 9.0 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 9.0. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 9.0, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 9.0 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 9.0 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 8.3.0.1
The NetBackup 8.3 Upgrade Guide (No change from 8.3 to 8.3.0.1) provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 8.2 Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 8.2, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 8.3.0.1 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 8.3 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 8.3
The NetBackup 8.3 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 8.2 Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 8.2, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 8.3 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 8.3 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 8.2
The NetBackup 8.2 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 8.2 Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 8.2, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 8.2 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 8.2 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
NetBackup 8.1.2
The NetBackup 8.1.2 Upgrade Guide provides an upgrade path from NetBackup version 7.7.x through NetBackup 8.1.2. Information about required upgrade steps for older versions of NetBackup are removed from the NetBackup 8.1 and later guides. This change simplifies the upgrade procedure for customers with more current versions of NetBackup.
For a successful upgrade from older NetBackup versions directly to 8.1.2, you must:
- Refer to the NetBackup 8.0 Release Notes to understand the changes to NetBackup
- Refer to the upgrade procedure that is listed in the NetBackup 8.0 Upgrade Guide
- Combine the upgrade steps in the NetBackup 8.0 procedure with the upgrade steps in the NetBackup 8.1.2 Upgrade Guide
Veritas recommends that you refer to the NetBackup Release Notes and Upgrade Guide for each release, not only NetBackup 8.0, for details about these earlier upgrades. These documents provide additional information about upgrade steps and the requirements that are helpful for a successful upgrade.
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