Modifying NetBackup catalogs when the server that wrote the media is unavailable

Use the following procedure to modify catalogs when the server that wrote the media is unavailable.

To modify NetBackup catalogs when the server that wrote the media is unavailable

  1. If necessary, physically move the media.

  2. Update the Enterprise Media Manager database by using the move volume options in the Media and Device Management window.

  3. Update only the NetBackup image catalog on the master server.

    Use the following commands from the NetBackup master server.

    Enter the admincmd command on one line:

    • As root on a UNIX NetBackup server:

      cd /usr/openv/netbackup/bin/admincmd
bpimage -id media_id -newserver hostname
-oldserver hostname

    • As administrator on a Windows NetBackup server:

      cd install_path\NetBackup\bin\admincmd
bpimage.exe -id media_id -newserver hostname 
-oldserver hostname