For more information on this topic, please see the Administration Module 1 Introduction to NetVault Backup-Web-based Training
Prerequisites:
Run nvsched/nvmeddb to check and compact the NVDB.
Backup the NVDB.
1) How to use the nvscheddbcheck utility to check and compact the schedule database
https://support.quest.com/netvault-backup/kb/79337
2) How to use the nvmeddbcheck utility to check and compact the media database
https://support.quest.com/netvault-backup/kb/79428
3) Critical that a NetVault Database backup is performed prior to upgrade
Take a backup of the NVDB - https://support.quest.com/netvault-backup/kb/156776
4) Platform specific prerequisites are required.
For more information on platform specific requirements, see upgrade guide:
https://support.quest.com/netvault-backup
Upgrade:
1) Stop Netvault services prior to the upgrade
2) Run the installation file from the local directory
3) Netvault upgrades the application and internal database to Postgres SQL - The data migration can take a significant amount of time
depending on the size of your NetVault Database and other factors such as system performance.
While there is an important change starting from Netvault 13.x < Introduction of License Validator > for better License Management
Also, read (https://support.quest.com/kb/316783/netvault-license-validator ) before upgrade to 13.x and later.
*Your wait is over you are upgraded to the latest Netvault version
*Take a tour of the new features and enjoy the whole new experience
*Enjoy hassle-free data protection with Netvault
