About Appliance System Configuration Sequence - VERITAS NetBackup 5230 Configuration Manual

Parameter Description
NetBackup version NetBackup appliance release 2.7.2 includes NetBackup version 7.7.2.
compatibility
If you plan to configure this appliance as a media server, use the following guidelines for the
associated master server:
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About appliance system configuration sequence

Appliance configuration guidelines (continued)
Table 1-1
Appliance master server
The appliance master server that you plan to use with this appliance media server must use
appliance software version 2.7.2 or later. If the appliance master server currently uses appliance
software version 2.7.1 or earlier, it must be upgraded to version 2.7.2 before you configure
this appliance.
Traditional NetBackup master server
To use an appliance media server with a traditional NetBackup master server, the master
server must use NetBackup version 7.7.2 or later. If the NetBackup master server currently
uses NetBackup version 7.7.1 or earlier, it must first be upgraded to version 7.7.2 before you
configure this appliance.
Clients and client add-ons
NetBackup clients must use the same or an earlier software version as the appliance. Clients
cannot run at a later version than the appliance. For example, a client with NetBackup version
2.7.1 can only be used with an appliance server with version 2.7.1 or later. Client add-ons
must also be the same as the client version.
See "About appliance system configuration sequence"
If your system includes more than one appliance or a storage expansion unit,
configuration must be done in a specific order.
The following describes the proper sequence for appliance configuration, based
on the system components.
Appliance configuration order
Table 1-2
System
Single appliance system
(standalone)
Multiple appliance system
(master server and media
servers)
About appliance system configuration sequence
Configuration order
Configure the appliance as a master server.
Configure the first appliance as a master server.
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Configure the remaining appliances as media servers for
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use with an appliance master server.
Preparing for initial configuration
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