I want to perform an NDMP backup of my Mirapoint appliance. Where do I begin?

Issue

I want to perform an NDMP backup of my Mirapoint appliance. Where do I begin?

Solution

NOTE: Before reading this article, Mirapoint highly recommends reading the latest version of the Mirapoint Backup and Restore Guide.

 

This article provides an overview of the various backup and restore articles available in this Knowledge Base. Depending on what NDMP data management application (DMA) you have, where you are in the setup and installation of that DMA, and what you want to do, read the following topics in this article.

Overview and Conceptual Discussion Articles

About NDMP Image Restore and Target Mail Stores - Address how NDMP image restore handles smaller and larger target mail stores.

About the Mirapoint Diag Commands - Describes the backup related Diag commands and how they are used to troubleshoot Mirapoint appliances.

Approved Local Tape and Library Devices - Lists which locally attached tape and library devices are approved for use with Mirapoint appliances.

Approved NDMP DMAs for Mirapoint Appliances - Lists which NDMP data management applications (DMAs) are approved for use with Mirapoint appliances.

Availability of Backup Methods by Release and Model - Lists which backup methods are available as of which Mirapoint software release.

Backup and Restore Procedure When Upgrading - Describes the backup procedure when upgrading to a new version of the Messaging Operating System (MOS).

NDMP Image Restore Precautions - Describes precautions associated with NDMP image backup and restore.

System Information That is Backed Up on a Mirapoint Appliance - Lists what information is and is not backed up.

Understanding Mirapoint's Message Store for Selective Restore from Image Backup - Provides an explanation of the Mirapoint message store and how it is used with selective restore from image.

 

Configuring or Setting Up Your DMA for Backup

The Legato NetWorker and Veritas NetBackup DMAs are currently approved for use with Mirapoint appliances.

Configuring BakBone NetVault

Mirapoint is not responsible for changes that BakBone might make to its NetVault graphical user interface. For problems or questions related to differences between the procedures documented below and what you might actually see in the DMA GUI, consult your BakBone manuals or contact BakBone technical support.

Configuring and Using BakBone NetVault for Mirapoint NDMP Backup - Describes the required steps to configure a BakBone NetVault (version 7.4) data management application (DMA) and Mirapoint appliance for NDMP backup when the Mirapoint appliance is equipped with MOS 3.7.4 or later. This article also describes how to back up and restore the files on a Mirapoint appliance using NetVault.

Configuring Legato NetWorker

Mirapoint is not responsible for changes Legato might make to its NetWorker DMA graphical user interface. For problems or questions related to differences between the procedures documented below and what you might actually see in the DMA GUI, consult your Legato manuals or contact Legato technical support.

Configuring Legato NetWorker for Mirapoint NDMP Backup - Describes the required steps to configure a Legato NetWorker (version 7.1) data management application (DMA) and Mirapoint appliance for NDMP backup when the Mirapoint appliance is equipped with MOS 3.6 or later. This procedure applies to Unix systems.

Modifying Legato NetWorker for NDMP Selective Restore from Image - Describes how to modify your existing Legato NetWorker (version 7.1) DMA configuration and your Mirapoint NDMP backup setup to allow for selective restore from image.

Configuring Tivoli Storage Manger (TSM)

Mirapoint is not responsible for changes that IBM might make to its Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM) graphical user interface. For problems or questions related to differences between the procedures documented below and what you might actually see in the DMA GUI, consult your TSM manuals or contact IBM technical support.

Configuring Tivoli Storage Manager for Mirapoint NDMP Backup - Describes the required steps to configure a TSM (version 5.2.2) data management application (DMA) and the Mirapoint appliance for NDMP backup when using a Mirapoint appliance equipped with MOS 3.7 or later.

Configuring Veritas NetBackup

Mirapoint is not responsible for changes Veritas might make to its NetBackup DMA graphical user interface. For problems or questions related to differences between the procedures documented below and what you might actually see in the DMA GUI, consult your Veritas manuals or contact Veritas technical support.

Configuring Veritas NetBackup Version 4.5 for NDMP - Describes how to configure a Veritas NetBackup (version 4.5) data management application (DMA) and the Mirapoint appliance for NDMP backup when using a Mirapoint appliance equipped with a MOS 3.6 and later.

Configuring Veritas NetBackup Version 5.1 for NDMP - Describes how to configure a Veritas NetBackup (version 5.1) data management application (DMA) and the Mirapoint appliance for NDMP backup when using a Mirapoint appliance equipped with a MOS 3.6 and later.

Modifying Veritas NetBackup Version 4.5 Setup for NDMP Selective Restore From Image - Describes how to modify an existing Veritas NetBackup (version 4.5) DMA configuration and your Mirapoint NDMP backup setup to allow for selective restore from image.

Modifying Veritas NetBackup Version 5.1 Setup for NDMP Selective Restore From Image - Describes how to modify an existing Veritas NetBackup (version 5.1) DMA configuration and your Mirapoint NDMP backup setup to allow for selective restore from image.

 

Performing a Backup

After configuring your DMA for NDMP backup, the DMA performs the backup of your Mirapoint appliance(s) according to the scheduled time interval you programmed. The following procedures cover how to perform a backup on-demand or at a time other than the one designated in the schedule, or using your DMA to perform a selective restore from image (available as of Mirapoint MOS 3.6).

Using BakBone NetVault

Configuring and Using BakBone NetVault for Mirapoint NDMP Backup - Describes how to perform an NDMP backup using BakBone NetVault.

Using Legato NetWorker

Using Legato NetWorker to Perform a Manual Full Backup - Describes how to perform an NDMP full backup using Legato NetWorker at a time other than the pre-configured schedule backup. Discusses both the command-line and GUI methods to override a scheduled backup.

Using Legato NetWorker to Perform an NDMP Selective Restore From Image - Provides instructions for correctly restoring selected user mail folders from an image backup.

Using Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)

Using Tivoli Storage Manager to Perform a Backup - Describes how to perform an NDMP full backup using TSM at a time other than the pre-configured schedule backup.

Using Veritas NetBackup

Performing an NDMP Message-Based Incremental Backup Using Veritas NetBackup - Describes how to perform an NDMP message-based incremental backup using Veritas NetBackup.

Using Veritas NetBackup Version 4.5 to Perform a Manual Backup - Describes how to perform a manual backup using Veritas NetBackup for version 4.5.

Using Veritas NetBackup Version 5.1 to Perform a Manual Backup - Describes how to perform a manual backup using Veritas NetBackup for version 5.1.

 

Restoring Data from an NDMP Backup

Restoring backed up data is not a pre-scheduled activity. To restore data from a backup, follow the procedures described in the articles below.

Using BakBone NetVault

Configuring and Using BakBone NetVault for Mirapoint NDMP Backup - Describes how to restore files from an NDMP backup using BakBone NetVault.

Using Legato NetWorker

Using Legato NetWorker to Perform a Save Set (Full Image) Restore - Describes how to perform a Save Set restore using Legato NetWorker.

Using Tivoli Storage Manager (TSM)

Using Tivoli Storage Manager to Restore Files - Describes how to perform a Mirapoint NDMP restore using TSM.

Using Veritas NetBackup

Using Veritas NetBackup Version 4.5 to Perform an NDMP Restore - Describes the NDMP restore process for Veritas NetBackup (version 4.5) when you are using the Veritas Administration Console (GUI), and are restoring data to a Mirapoint appliance equipped with MOS 3.1 or later.

Using a Veritas NetBackup Image Backup to Recover the System - Provides detailed steps to recover your Mirapoint appliance after a disaster when using Veritas NetBackup (version 3.2).

Using Veritas NetBackup Version 4.5 or 5.1 to Perform an NDMP Selective Restore From Image - Provides instructions for correctly restoring selected user mail folders from an image backup.

 

Configuring Local or Three-Way Tape Device Connections

Instructions for the initial setup and configuration of either local or thee-way attached tape libraries and stand-alone tape drives are included in the procedures listed under the "Configuring or Setting Up Your DMA for Backup" section in this article.

Backing Up with the ADIC FastStor Autoloader - Provides complete setup instructions for the ADIC FastStor Autoloader.

Supported Functionality of the ADIC FastStor Autoloader - Describes the DLT8000 Autoloader and information concerning the functionality supported by this device. 

Tape Device Configurations for NDMP DMAs - Describes the tape device configurations that are approved for use with NDMP data management applications (DMAs) and Mirapoint appliances. Provides examples of both direct-connect and three-way connection configurations.

Troubleshooting DMA Configurations and Tape Device Connections

Completion Status of an NDMP Backup - Provides diagnostic information on the different and conflicting backup status messages from the Mirapoint NDMP service and the data management application (DMA), and how to determine which status message is correct.

NDMP Three-Way Configurations and Firewalls - Provides information on NDMP three-way backups configurations and how they work when a firewall is present in the configuration.

NDMP Backup Failed in a Three-Way Configuration - Provides information on failed NDMP backups or restores when the Mirapoint is part of a three-way configuration.

Testing a Veritas NetBackup Configuration - Details troubleshooting steps for testing your Veritas NetBackup configuration.

Troubleshooting a Tape Drive or Media Changer Connection - Details troubleshooting steps for a tape drive or media changer that is not recognized by a Mirapoint appliance. This procedure can only be used if the tape drive or library is locally attached to a Mirapoint appliance.

Using the Diag Tape Changer Commands - Details the Diag commands used to determine the support status of tape and changer devices.