Setup example with UNC paths

In the following example, assume the following:

The following procedure backs up the folder TestData on win_PC through win_client.

To back up the example folder

  1. On the NetBackup master server, master1, create a policy for win_client.

  2. Add \\win_PC\TestData to the file list of the policy. This step is not necessary if the policy is only used for user-directed backups.

  3. On win_client, the NetBackup client:

    • Change the NetBackup Client Service on win_client to Start Up or Log On with the same account as the user that performs the backup. This user account must have read permissions for the share that is to be backed up. The account must have write permission to perform restores.

    • Stop and start the NetBackup Client Service so the new account takes effect.

  4. To run a user backup, expand the Network node in the Backup, Archive, and Restore client interface to win_PC. Select TestData.

    Backups run as scheduled or when a manual backup is performed.

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