Protecting the catalog

In order for NetBackup to restore any file, NetBackup needs information from the catalog to determine where the backup for the file is located. Without a catalog, NetBackup cannot restore data.

Because the catalog plays an integral part in a NetBackup environment, a special type of backup protects the catalog. A catalog backup backs up catalog-specific data as well as produces disaster recovery information.

A catalog backup is configured separately from regular client backups by using the Catalog Backup Wizard. The catalog can be stored on a variety of media.

Configure a catalog backup before you run any regular backups.

Note:

If portions of the catalog are relocated, note the changes so that subsequent catalog backups are aware of the locations of all the catalog components. In the event that a catalog recovery is needed, the same alterations must be implemented before the recovery of the catalog.

As additional protection for the catalog, consider archiving the catalog.

See Archiving the catalog.

The NetBackup Troubleshooting Guide provides helpful setup information to aid in disaster recovery. Since the catalog plays a critical role in the NetBackup environment, much of the information concentrates on catalog considerations.