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February 10th, 2010 05:00

How to backup CIFS shared files from celerra NS20

We installed networker 7.6 in a server connected to tape library. we are trying to backup the mapped drive from CIFS shared folder of the celerra. but when browsing in the save set, it doesn't show the mapped drive. how to configure to add the unc path of the shared folder of the celerra to backup on tape?
  • david_knapp

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    Posted February 10th, 2010 06:00

    I have basically the same question.  I did manage to do a backup of the mapped drive by starting the backup with the Networker User program on the computer with the mapped drive, but I assume that is not what you want to do.  Starting it from the server side with the Networker Management Console has me stumped though.  I am new to Networker myself.
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    Posted February 16th, 2010 05:00

    You should backup that data via ndmp over filer.  Check with server_mount which is saveset and back it up.  CIFS backups are supported only if there is no other supported alternative (that used to be official PoV during Legato days, I doubt EMC has changed that).
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    Posted February 17th, 2010 02:00

    I agree with what Mr. Hrvoje Crvelin is saying.


    We also tried the same what you did.

    But after breaking our head we gone ahead with the below backup strategy.

    We have shown two LTO4 Drives to NAS Gateway.

    We have configured the SHARE in the networker and through NDMP protocal we are backing up all the files.

    If you need further more clarification plz reply.

    Thanks,

    .::[ashX]::.

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    Posted February 17th, 2010 08:00

    He has to configure a ndmp client isn't it?

    Regards.

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    Posted February 17th, 2010 20:00

    Right!

  • BGuevara

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    Posted February 18th, 2010 00:00

    Hi,

    You can also map it into a drive letter in a server and specify the UNC path in the saveset filed in the client properties, if does not work, try this:

    By default the NetWorker Remote Exec service (nsrexecd) is configured to start as a service using the context account.  For CIFS backups on Windows, the context account may not have sufficient permissions to successfully backup CIFS shares. To avoid this issue:

    1.   Create a Windows account on the NetWorker client machine with permissions to access the CIFS shares.

    2.   In NetWorker Management console (NMC), connect to the NetWorker server with the client configured for CIFS backups.

    3.   In Configuration, select clients.

    4.   Right-click the client to back up the CIFS shares.

    Note:       The save set field for CIFS share should be in UNC format, \\host\share. 

    5.   Click the Apps & Modules tab.

    6.   In the Remote user and password fields, type the username and password for the Windows account with permission to access the CIFS shares.

    7.   In the Backup command field specify save –L.

    8.   Click Ok.

    Regards!