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VAT Number: 803 8147 42
VAT Number: 803 8147 42
| Risk Area | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Updates to OS kernels or database engines can break backup agents, resulting in a "silent failure" where data is not being protected without alerting. | | Recovery Issues | A backup taken on an unsupported configuration may not be restorable. This defeats the purpose of the backup system entirely. | | Financial Impact | Extended downtime during disaster recovery due to incompatibility issues can result in significant revenue loss. | | Upgrade Blockers | Attempting to upgrade NetBackup to a new version will fail if the current underlying OS or database is not supported by the new version. |
The NetBackup SCL is a comprehensive matrix provided by Veritas Technologies that details the supported configurations for specific versions of NetBackup. It is not a static document; it is updated frequently to reflect new operating system releases, database versions, and hardware advancements.
Operating Systems for primary servers, media servers, and clients. It also includes support for virtual environments like VMware , Hyper-V, and Nutanix. Database and Application Agent SCL: Details support for specific database versions (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL, SAP HANA) and application agents. Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (HCL): Lists supported tape drives, libraries, SAN switches, and cloud storage targets (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Compatibility Between NetBackup Versions: Vital for planning upgrades; it shows which versions of clients can communicate with which versions of media or primary servers. Veritas Technologies +5 2. Major OS Support (NetBackup 10.x - 11.x) Recent versions of NetBackup (like 10.0 and 11.0) primarily support 64-bit architectures. InvGate Operating System Server Role Support Notable Constraints Windows Server Primary, Media, Client 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 supported. RHEL / CentOS Primary, Media, Client RHEL 8.6+ required for NetBackup 10.5+. Ubuntu / Debian Client (mostly) Supported on modern LTS versions. AIX / Solaris / HP-UX Client Only Master/Media server support is EOL for these OS in recent versions. 3. How to Use the Compatibility Tools The most efficient way to check compatibility is through official Veritas tools rather than static PDFs: 11 sites NetBackup Compatibility List for all Versions - Veritas 23 Sept 2025 —
| Risk Area | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | Updates to OS kernels or database engines can break backup agents, resulting in a "silent failure" where data is not being protected without alerting. | | Recovery Issues | A backup taken on an unsupported configuration may not be restorable. This defeats the purpose of the backup system entirely. | | Financial Impact | Extended downtime during disaster recovery due to incompatibility issues can result in significant revenue loss. | | Upgrade Blockers | Attempting to upgrade NetBackup to a new version will fail if the current underlying OS or database is not supported by the new version. |
The NetBackup SCL is a comprehensive matrix provided by Veritas Technologies that details the supported configurations for specific versions of NetBackup. It is not a static document; it is updated frequently to reflect new operating system releases, database versions, and hardware advancements.
Operating Systems for primary servers, media servers, and clients. It also includes support for virtual environments like VMware , Hyper-V, and Nutanix. Database and Application Agent SCL: Details support for specific database versions (e.g., Oracle, MS SQL, SAP HANA) and application agents. Hardware and Cloud Storage Compatibility List (HCL): Lists supported tape drives, libraries, SAN switches, and cloud storage targets (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud). Compatibility Between NetBackup Versions: Vital for planning upgrades; it shows which versions of clients can communicate with which versions of media or primary servers. Veritas Technologies +5 2. Major OS Support (NetBackup 10.x - 11.x) Recent versions of NetBackup (like 10.0 and 11.0) primarily support 64-bit architectures. InvGate Operating System Server Role Support Notable Constraints Windows Server Primary, Media, Client 2012 R2, 2016, 2019, 2022 supported. RHEL / CentOS Primary, Media, Client RHEL 8.6+ required for NetBackup 10.5+. Ubuntu / Debian Client (mostly) Supported on modern LTS versions. AIX / Solaris / HP-UX Client Only Master/Media server support is EOL for these OS in recent versions. 3. How to Use the Compatibility Tools The most efficient way to check compatibility is through official Veritas tools rather than static PDFs: 11 sites NetBackup Compatibility List for all Versions - Veritas 23 Sept 2025 —