Configuring a deduplication storage server

Configure in this context means to configure a NetBackup media server as a storage server for deduplication.

When you configure a storage server for deduplication, you specify the following:

The type of storage server.

For NetBackup media server deduplication, select Media Server Deduplication Pool for the type of disk storage.

For a PureDisk deduplication pool, select PureDisk Deduplication Pool for the type of disk storage.
The credentials for the deduplication engine.

See About NetBackup Deduplication Engine credentials.
The storage paths.

See About the deduplication storage paths.
The network interface.

See About the network interface for deduplication.
The load balancing servers, if any.

See About deduplication servers.

When you create the storage server, the wizard lets you create a disk pool and storage unit also.

To configure a deduplication storage server by using the wizard

In the NetBackup Administration Console, expand Media and Device Management > Configure Disk Storage Servers.
Follow the wizard screens to configure a deduplication storage server.

See About the Storage Server Configuration Wizard.
After NetBackup creates the deduplication storage server, you can click Next to continue to the Disk Pool Configuration Wizard.