Using The Backup Agent; Enabling The Backup Agent - HP StorageWorks 8000 - NAS User Manual

Enabling Virus and Backup Software

Using the Backup Agent

The NAS server has many built-in features that help you protect your data, such as
RAID storage, active spares, and redundant power supplies. However, in the event
of disaster, it is important that you have a data recovery plan that includes
snapshots (creates a read-only, point-in-time, copy of a volume), regular backups,
and maintaining copies of the system's configuration using the disaster recovery
feature.
The two methods of backing up the data on your NAS server are:
The backup agent must be enabled via the Command View NAS to be fully
functional. To use a tape library, you may need additional licenses, depending on
your Data Protector version and configuration (see
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/prodserv.html
With the backup agent on the NAS server, the backup/restore operations are
independent of network file protocols (CIFS or NFS), and any Data Protector
backup server can preserve the full set of file attributes. The performance of file
access is also improved.
With a locally attached tape device, the backup operations do not transfer file data
over the network.

Enabling the Backup Agent

HP OpenView Storage Data Protector 5.0 is a backup solution that provides
reliable data protection and high accessibility for your data. Data Protector offers
comprehensive backup and restore functionality specifically tailored for
enterprise-wide and distributed environments.
You can use Data Protector 5.0 and OmniBack II version 4.0 or 4.1 on either a
Windows NT or UNIX system connected to your NAS server. Each tape drive
requires a Data Protector drive extension license. If all of the tape UNIX drive
extension licenses are assigned for your installation, additional UNIX drive
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Basic Network Backup: Network backup uses separately purchased backup
software and a tape device to protect network visible files. See
with Network Backup Applications
the applications that integrate with the NAS server.
Backup with NAS Agent: The HP OmniBack II 4.1 backup agent (now
known as HP OpenView Storage Data Protector) pre-loaded on the NAS
server provides enhanced backup capabilities. The backup agent receives
commands from and is controlled by the Data Protector application.
on page 185 for more information about
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