NetVault Plug-in for SAP on Oracle 5.0

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Backing up data through a terminal session

Backing up SAP Backint database information is performed through a terminal session; it is not performed using the NetVault Backup WebUI.

Start the Plug‑in for SAP on Oracle by running the “backint” binary file on each machine on which the plug-in is installed.

This file is located in the following directory, where “…” represents the path to the installation of NetVault Backup:

…/netvault/bin/backint


	IMPORTANT: If necessary, review the relevant OS-related documentation for details on running a binary file.

To continue the backup process, use one of the following methods:

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Issue individual commands from a terminal session: This method provides the most control, as individual commands are issued for each step of the backup process. Use this type of backup to perform immediate backups of specified data.

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Generate a script file: Create a script file that contains the applicable commands for a complete backup procedure, and then run the script as required. This method works well for scheduling backups to occur later or for multiple backups that require the same series of commands.


	IMPORTANT: For more information about the commands available for use with this plug-in, see Issuing SAP Backint commands. This document does not provide instructions on how to generate a backup script file. Quest recommends that you only use generated-script backups if you have experience in generating scripts for the environment that you are using.

After you have initiated a backup job from a terminal session, monitor the backup job progress and log entries through the Job Activity, Job Status, and View Logs pages.

For more information, see the Quest NetVault Backup Administrator’s Guide.

Backing up data from a different OS

As noted earlier, if a targeted client is running an OS different from the machine administering the targeted backup device, the tape format must match what is supported for the client system’s OS.

Because backups are conducted through commands issued from a terminal session, you must create a Target Set that calls the Media Group that you created and then save the Target Set on the NetVault Backup Server. When you run a backup, you call this Target Set.

In the Navigation pane, click Create Backup Job.

You can also start the wizard from the Guided Configuration link. In the Navigation pane, click Guided Configuration. On the NetVault Configuration Wizard page, click Create backup jobs.

Next to the Target Storage list, click Create New.

On the NetVault Backup Wizard - Create Target Set page, click Media Options, and select the applicable options:

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MID: If a piece of media existed in the target device that met the tape-format requirement or if you are using a standalone tape device, select this option. After selecting this option, select the required piece of media based on its Media Label.

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Group Label: If a Group Label was established, select this option, and then select the group that you created.

Click Set, and then click Save.

In the Create New Set dialog box, enter a name for the set, and click Save.


	IMPORTANT: Ensure that the name used is in a format that is supported for entry from a terminal session on the OS in use; for example, use short names and use underscores “_” in place of spaces. Quest also strongly recommends that you specify a name that is easy to remember.

The set is created and saved. Make note of the name for later use.