Configuring a deduplication pool

When you create a deduplication storage server, you can launch the Disk Pool Configuration Wizard after NetBackup creates the deduplication storage server. If you created the disk pool already, you do not have to follow these instructions.

When you configure a disk pool for deduplication, you specify the following:

Symantec recommends that disk pool names be unique across your enterprise.

To create a NetBackup disk pool

  1. In the NetBackup Administration Console, select the Media and Device Management node.

  2. From the list of wizards in the Details pane, click Configure Disk Pool and follow the wizard instructions.

    For help, see the wizard help.

  3. After NetBackup creates the deduplication pool, you have the option to create a storage unit that uses the pool.

More Information

Media server deduplication pool properties