Administration of Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for Windows Study Guide

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1 of Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for Windows Study Guide The following tables list the Symantec SCS Certification exam objectives for the of Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for Windows exam and how these objectives align to the Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for Windows: course and the Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for UNIX and Windows: Advanced course. The recommended course to prepare for this exam is: Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for UNIX and Windows : Advanced (ILT/VA) Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for Windows: (ILT/VA/OD-ILT) or Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for Windows: Install, Configure, and Deploy (ILT/VA) and Symantec NetBackup 7.5 for Windows: Manager and Administer (ILT/VA) The product documentation for this course includes the following: Symantec NetBackup Administrator's Guides (UNIX and Linux or Windows) Symantec NetBackup Installation Guide (UNIX and Linux or Windows) Symantec OpsCenter Administrator's Guide Symantec OpsCenter Reporting Guide Symantec NetBackup Deduplication Guide Symantec NetBackup Troubleshooting Guide Symantec NetBackup Status Codes Reference Guide Symantec NetBackup Commands Reference Guide Examples of Hands-on Experience (Real World or Virtual): Install NetBackup 7.5 server and client software on supported Windows- or UNIX-based platforms. Upgrade a NetBackup environment to version 7.5, including the upgrade of master server, media server, and client software on supported Windows- or UNIX-based platforms. Describe NetBackup terminology and architecture. Describe NetBackup communication mechanisms. Describe NetBackup general hardware and software requirements. Start and stop NetBackup on supported NetBackup server and client platforms. Perform common NetBackup configuration tasks, including (but not limited to): device configuration, media manager and disk storage unit configuration, storage unit group configuration, volume and volume pool configuration, storage server and disk pool configuration, and policy, schedule, and storage lifecycle policy configuration. Perform common NetBackup administrative tasks, including (but not limited to): device monitoring and status manipulation, storage unit and storage unit group monitoring, removable media monitoring and management tasks, policy, schedule, and storage lifecycle policy administration, job monitoring and administration, NetBackup report generation and analysis Identify and collect NetBackup failure status and related information. 1

2 Troubleshoot and resolve common backup and restore problems. Gather NetBackup troubleshooting information and log files using utilities provided with NetBackup. For more information on the Symantec Certification Program, visit EXAM AREA 1 Install Symantec NetBackup 7.5 Describe the roles, functions, and the topology of major Symantec NetBackup components including the master, media, EMM servers, clients, storage server, OpsCenter, agents, and options. Describe the installation of the Symantec NetBackup master server, media server, and client including remote client installation methods available within Symantec NetBackup. Lesson 1: Introducing NetBackup Topic: The NetBackup environment Topic: NetBackup concepts Topic: NetBackup options and agents Lesson 2: Installing NetBackup Topic: Installing your NetBackup environment Topic: Installing NetBackup clients EXAM AREA 2 Configure Symantec NetBackup 7.5 Describe how to configure various master/media/client settings and host properties using the Symantec NetBackup administration console. Lesson 3: Using the NetBackup Administrative Interfaces Topic: The NetBackup Console Describe how to configure removable media, volume pools, and volume groups. Explain how to verify the functionality of tape and disk devices in the operating system. Lesson 4: Configuring Tape Storage and Media Topic: NetBackup storage device concepts Topic: Configuring tape devices Topic: Configuring media Lesson 4: Configuring Tape Storage and Media Topic: Verifying tape storage Lesson 5: Configuring Disk Storage Topic: Verifying disk storage 2

3 Describe how to configure storage units, storage unit groups, and Storage Lifecycle Policies. Lesson 5: Configuring Disk Storage Topic: Configuring basic NetBackup disk storage Topic: Configuring AdvancedDisk Lesson 4: Configuring Tape Storage and Media Topic: NetBackup storage device concepts Lesson 8: Protecting Backup Data Topic: Storage lifecycle policy concepts Topic: Using storage lifecycle policies Describe how to configure and utilize policy attributes. Describe how to configure and utilize policy scheduling. Explain how to configure and utilize policy clients and backup selections. Explain how to implement specialized backup solutions including synthetic backups, True Image Restore (TIR), multiple data streams, multiplexing, checkpoint restart, and the use of backup duplication solutions such as disk staging, Storage Lifecycle Policies, and Auto Image Replication. Lesson 6: Configuring File System Backups Topic: Introduction to backup policies Topic: Configuring file system backup policies Topic: Viewing and editing a policy Lesson 6: Configuring File System Backups Topic: Introduction to backup policies Topic: Configuring file system backup policies Topic: Viewing and editing a policy Lesson 6: Configuring File System Backups Topic: Introduction to backup policies Topic: Configuring file system backup policies Topic: Viewing and editing a policy Lesson 1: Monitoring NetBackup Topic: Using and customizing the NetBackup Activity Monitor Lesson 3: Managing and Optimizing Disk Storage Topic: Managing basic disk and DSSU Lesson 4: Optimizing File System Backups Topic: Using synthetic backups Topic: Using multiple data streams Topic: Optimizing tape drive performance using multiplexing Topic: Using incremental backups Lesson 8: Protecting Backup Data Topic: Storage lifecycle policy concepts Topic: Using storage lifecycle policies Lesson 9: Protecting the NetBackup Configuration Topic: Disaster recovery strategies Lesson 3: Managing Advanced Backup Image Copies Topic: Auto Image Replication 3

4 Describe the function, uses, and administration of the Symantec NetBackup deduplication options, such as media server deduplication, client-side deduplication, optimized duplication, storage server and NetBackup Accelerator. Describe how to perform catalog backup configuration tasks. Lesson 2: Managing NetBackup Deduplication Topic: Introduction to NetBackup deduplication Topic: Configuring NetBackup deduplication Topic: Managing NetBackup media server deduplication Topic: Managing NetBackup client-side deduplication Topic: Using NetBackup Accelerator Lesson 9: Protecting the NetBackup Configuration Topic: Introduction to NetBackup catalogs Topic: Managing images Topic: Performing catalog backup operations using the wizard EXAM AREA 3 Monitor and Maintain Symantec NetBackup 7.5 Describe how to obtain and install Symantec NetBackup release updates. Lesson 6: Working with Support Topic: Support resources The NetBackup 7.x Upgrade Portal at The NetBackup product documentation, including the Symantec NetBackup 7.5 Release Notes and the Symantec NetBackup 7.5 Installation Guides Describe media and image retention concepts and how to use the Symantec NetBackup administration console to verify, expire, import, and manually duplicate backup images. Lesson 1: Introducing NetBackup Topic: Introduction to data protection Lesson 6: Configuring File System Backups Topic: Viewing and editing a policy Topic: Performing manual backup operations Lesson 9: Protecting the NetBackup Configuration Topic: Managing images 4

5 Describe how to maintain Symantec NetBackup tape and disk devices. Lesson 2: Managing and Optimizing Tape Storage Topic: Managing robots and tape drives Topic: Media- and device-related tips Lesson 3: Managing and Optimizing Disk Storage Topic: Managing basic disk and DSSU Topic: Managing AdvancedDisk and disk pools Topic: Disk-related tips Describe how to maintain Symantec NetBackup tape and disk media including media rotation and media availability. Lesson 2: Managing and Optimizing Tape Storage Topic: Monitoring media and media states Topic: Managing tapes Lesson 8: Protecting Backup Data Topic: Backup duplication concepts Lesson 9: Protecting the NetBackup configuration Topic: Performing catalog backup operations using the wizard Interpret available reports to verify and monitor Symantec NetBackup. Lesson 3: Using the NetBackup Administrative Interfaces Topic: The NetBackup Console Topic: NetBackup OpsCenter Lesson 1: Monitoring NetBackup Topic: Reporting using the NetBackup Console Topic: Reporting using Symantec OpsCenter Describe how and when to prioritize, cancel, suspend, resume, restart, retry or manually run backup jobs. Topic: Performing manual backup operations Lesson 1: Monitoring NetBackup Topic: Using and customizing the NetBackup Activity Monitor Describe how to initiate, prioritize, and monitor Symantec NetBackup restore jobs from normal and true image backups. Topic: Performing restore operations using the Windows BAR interface Topic: Performing restore operations using OpsCenter Operational Restore Topic: Backup and restore job-related tips Lesson 4: Optimizing File System Backups Topic: Using synthetic backups EXAM AREA 4 5

6 Tune Symantec NetBackup 7.5 Analyze, optimize, and tune Symantec NetBackup and backup devices. Lesson 4: Configuring Tape Storage and Media Topic: Verifying tape storage Lesson 5: Configuring Disk Storage Topic: Verifying disk storage Topic: Performing manual backup operations Topic: Backup and restore job-related tips Lesson 9: Protecting the NetBackup configuration Topic: Catalog-related tips Lesson 1: Monitoring NetBackup Topic: Using and customizing the NetBackup Activity Monitor Topic: Reporting using the NetBackup Console Topic: Reporting using Symantec OpsCenter Lesson 2: Managing and Optimizing Tape Storage Topic: Managing robots and tape drives Topic: Media-and device-related tips Lesson 3: Managing and Optimizing Disk Storage Topic: Managing basic disk and DSSU Topic: Managing AdvancedDisk and disk pools Topic: Disk-related tips Lesson 4: Optimizing File System Backups Topic: File system backup challenges Topic: Using incremental backups Topic: Introduction to file system snapshots Topic: Using multiple data streams Topic: Optimizing tape drive performance using multiplexing Topic: Using synthetic backups Topic: Using FlashBackup Lesson 6: Working with Support Topic: Support resources Topic: NetBackup processes, services, and daemons 6

7 EXAM AREA 5 Troubleshooting Symantec NetBackup 7.5 Interpret status codes and job details in order to diagnose and troubleshoot failed jobs. Troubleshoot devices and media, including connectivity between master, media, and client. Topic: Backup and restore job-related tips Lesson 2: Managing and Optimizing Tape Storage Topic: Media- and device-related tips Lesson 3: Managing and Optimizing Disk Storage Topic: Disk-related tips Troubleshoot common issues related to Symantec NetBackup disaster recovery including recovering the NetBackup catalog. Lesson 9: Protecting the NetBackup Configuration Topic: Disaster recovery strategies Topic: Catalog-related tips If you have questions about the Symantec Certification Program, send an to Customer_Certifications@symantec.com. 7

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