Client Name properties

The host that is specified in the Client name properties is the NetBackup client name for the selected client. The Client name is the name by which the client is known to NetBackup. The name must match the name the policy uses to back up the client. The only exception is for a redirected restore, where the name must match that of the client whose files are to be restored. The client name is initially set during installation.

The name that is entered here must also match the client name in the Client Attributes dialog box for the master server. If it does not, the client cannot browse for its own backups.

See Client Attributes properties.

If the value is not specified, NetBackup uses the name that is set in the following locations:

For a Windows client

In the Network application from the Control Panel.
For a UNIX client

The name that is set by using the hostname command.

The name can also be added to a $HOME/bp.conf file on a UNIX client. However, the name is normally added in this manner only for redirected restores. The value in the $HOME/bp.conf file takes precedence if it exists.