Review the following requirements before you configure NetBackup for SQL Server with snapshot backups:
See the NetBackup Snapshot Client Administrator's Guide for details on the hardware requirements and software requirements for the snapshot method that you want to use.
Go to the Symantec Support Web site for details on the snapshot methods and platforms that are supported for NetBackup for SQL Server.
The volume(s) which contains the SQL Server databases and log files should be dedicated to SQL Server only. Other types of databases (e.g., Exchange) should not reside on the volume(s).
NetBackup Snapshot Client is installed and configured correctly and the license key for this option has been registered. See the NetBackup Snapshot Client Administrator's Guide for details.