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If the NetBackup database backup was written to a storage unit on whale,
shark cannot recover the databases because the two servers cannot authenticate
one another. In this instance, the following steps are required:
1. Install netbackup 3.2 or later on the master server (do not restore any files at
this time).
2. Disable authentication between the master server and the the slave where
the database backup was written, by modifying their
methods_allow.txt
files:
a. On the master server, remove the entry for the slave server from the
methods_allow.txt
file (if an entry is present).
b. On the slave server, remove the entry for the master server from the
methods_allow.txt
file.
3. On the master server, execute the
bprecover
command to restore the
database files.
4. Restore all files to the master server, including those in the
install_path
\NetBackup\var\auth
directory.
5. On the slave server, add back the entry for the master server from the
methods_allow.txt
file.
6. Synchronize all servers and clients by executing the following on the master
server (all on one line):
install_path
\NetBackup\bin\admincmd\bpauthsync -vopie
-servers -clients
The original configuration is now restored.
Troubleshooting Authentication
If you have problems with authentication, perform the following steps:
1. Look for status code 160 (authentication failed). If you see this status code,
go to the NetBackup Troubleshooting Guide - Windows NT Server for corrective
actions.
2. Create activity log directories for the processes involved in communication
between NetBackup systems. These include:
NetBackup 3.2 System Administrator's Guide for Windows NT
NetBackup 3.2 System Administrator's Guide for Windows NT