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NetVault 11.4.5 - CLI Reference Guide

Introduction Getting started Using the command-line utilities Using the nvreport utility

Starting or stopping the NetVault Backup Service

The NetVault Backup Service is configured to start automatically on the server and client machines. To manually stop or start the service from CLI, you can use the following commands:

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Linux-based systems:
$NV_HOME/etc/startup.sh start
$NV_HOME/etc/startup.sh stop
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Windows-based systems:
C:\ net start “NetVault Process Manager”
C:\ net stop “NetVault Process Manager”

 

Using the command-line utilities

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Client-specific utilities
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Device-specific utilities
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Media-specific utilities
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Job-specific utilities
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Log-specific utilities
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Other utilities

Client-specific utilities

 
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nvclient
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nvclientadd
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nvclientname
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nvclientaccess
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nvclientlist
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nvclientremove
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NOTE: Virtual Clients can only be created from the WebUI. You cannot use the command-line utilities to create Virtual Clients.

nvclient

Description

Adds one or more NetVault Backup Clients to the NetVault Backup Server, and assigns the clients to the specified client groups. You can also use this utility to add Workstation Clients.

Syntax
nvclient [-add] [-list] [-password <NetVault Backup Password>]
[-file <Client List File>] [-workstation | -client <Client Name> ...]
[-group <Client Group Name> ...]
[-log <Log File>] [-failure <Filename to Log Failed Clients List>]
[-quiet] [-verbose] [-abort] [-args] [-timeout <timeout period>]
Options
 
Table 3. nvclient
Option
Description

-add

Adds one or more clients to the NetVault Backup Server.

-list

Lists clients (including Workstation Clients) added to the server.

-password

Specifies NetVault Backup password of the client. This option is required if security is enabled on the client.

-file

Specifies the name of the input file for batch submission. You can specify client name, password, and group names in the file. Specify one client per line.

Example: MyClientList

Client-A -password mypwd2 -group Group1

Client-B

Client-C -password mypwd2

-workstation

Specifies NetVault Backup names of Workstation Clients that you want to add to the server.

-client

Specifies NetVault Backup names of clients that you want to add to the server.

-group

Specifies names of client groups to which you want to add the clients. Verify that the client groups are created before you add the client.

-log

Specifies the name of the log file.

-failure

Specifies the name of the failed clients list.

-quiet

Suppresses display of output messages on the screen.

-verbose

Displays status and error messages on the screen.

-abort

Aborts the command if licensing does not permit addition of all clients.

-args

Prints program parameters and exits without doing anything.

-timeout

Specifies the amount of time NetVault Backup waits for a client to approve the “add” request. The timeout value is specified in seconds. The default value for this option is 30 seconds. If a client cannot be added within the specified period, an error message is displayed.

Notes
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Client names are case-sensitive.
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A client must be available and running a valid installation of NetVault Backup before it can be added to a server.
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To locate a client that is unavailable, use the nvclientlist -find <ipaddress> command. For more information, see nvclientlist.
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Client groups can only be created from the NetVault WebUI. The CLI does not provide any utility to create client groups.
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