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schedules

Controls when backups can occur in addition to other aspects of the backup, such as the type of backup (full, incremental) and how long NetBackup retains the image.

Server-directed restores

Using the client interface on the master server to restore files to any client. Only the administrator can perform this operation.

Server-independent restore

Restoring files by using a NetBackup server other than the one that was used to write the backup; this feature is available only with NetBackup DataCenter.

server list

The list of servers that a NetBackup client or server refers to when establishing or verifying connections to NetBackup servers. On a Windows NT/2000 server and Microsoft Windows clients, you update the list through a dialog box in the interface. On a UNIX server and UNIX and Macintosh clients, the list is in the bp.conf file. In NetBackup 4.5, this list can be configured and maintained from the Java GUI. On NetWare target and OS/2 clients, the list is in the bp.ini file.

service

Programs on a Windows NT/2000 system that runs in the background and performs some task (for example, starting other programs when they are needed). Services are generally referred to as daemons on UNIX systems.

session

An instance of NetBackup checking its schedules for backups that are due, adding them to its work list, and attempting to complete all jobs in the work list. For user backups and archives, a session usually consists of a single backup or archive.

SSO (Shared Storage Option)

SSO allows for individual tape drives to be shared dynamically among multiple NetBackup media servers. See also Multi-Hosted Drives.

standalone

A qualifier used with drives and media to indicate they are not associated with a robot. For example, a standalone tape drive is one where you must manually find and insert tapes before using them. A standalone volume is one that is located in a standalone drive or is stored outside of a drive and designated as standalone in the volume configuration.

status code

IA numerical code usually accompanied by a message that indicates the outcome of a particular operation.

storage area network (SAN)

A network used to connect hosts and storage devices. Typically these networks are built using Fibre Channel equipment.

storage unit

Logical representation of the physical storage devices that is used by NetBackup to identify storage resources and manage backups. It can be a set of drives in a robot or consist of one or more single tape drives that connect to the same host.

SUSPENDED media state

If a volume is suspended, NetBackup can restore from it but cannot use it for backups. NetBackup retains a record of the media ID until the last backup image on the volume expires. After the last image expires, the media is made available for backups.

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