5 Configuring Backup Software
Overview
HP 3PAR Recovery Manager Software for Microsoft SQL Server can be used with either Symantec NetBackup or HP Data Protector to back up and restore the virtual copies created by Recovery Manager.
If you are using backup software in the backup environment, you must install a backup master or client on the backup server.
NOTE: For information about the supported versions of Symantec NetBackup and HP Data Protector, see the latest HP 3PAR InForm OS Configuration Matrix. To obtain a copy of this documentation, go to http://www.hp.com/go/3par/, navigate to your product page, click Support for your product, and then click Manuals.
Before You Begin
Ensure that you have set up a storage unit for storing virtual copy backups. For more information, see the documentation for the backup software you are using.
Setting Up Symantec NetBackup
To set up your Symantec NetBackup software, see the Symantec NetBackup documentation.
To configure Symantec NetBackup to function with Recovery Manager for SQL, set the following parameters during the configuration process:
Backup Policy Parameter | Setting |
Policy type | |
Clients | Select the machine on which the Recovery Manager Backup |
| Server component is installed. |
Collect disaster recovery information for Bare Metal Restore 
Ensure this option is unchecked.
Type of backup | User backup | |
Starting times for backups | Activate all the time slots: | |
| • Modify Day: Mon | |
| • | Start Time: 12:00:00AM |
| • End Day: Sun | |
| • | End Time: 12:00:00AM |
| • | Duration (days): 7 |
24 Configuring Backup Software
