Does NetWorker scan the indices for changed files when it does a backup?

This is a fairly common question to see asked – does NetWorker, when a non-full backup is run, scan the…

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Basics – Stopping and restarting NetWorker on Mac OS X

If you’re a NetWorker administrator, but not a Mac OS X administrator, you may be unfamiliar with the process to…

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Keep your logs

Something I mention in my book, but which is worth elaborating further upon, is the need to keep backups of…

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Leaving on a jet plane

I’m heading to Auckland for a few days for the annual IDATA kick off. While I’m gone I’ll have less…

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When should you clean your drives?

A recent discussion on the NetWorker Mailing List about configuring cleaning cartridges prompted me that it would be worthwhile to…

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Basics – Adding new clients in 7.4.4 and higher

One of the policy changes made in NetWorker 7.4.4 (and which applies to 7.5.x as well) is that of client…

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Dealing with low-bandwidth connection to storage nodes

The fantastic thing about NetWorker is that being a three-tier architecture, a datazone may encompass far more than just a…

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Determining your NetWorker binary build details

Occasionally, depending on the issue you are having, EMC support or EMC engineering may request that you provide your NetWorker…

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NetWorker 7.5 and Oracle Module 5

Since I have more than a passing interest in databases, I always try to keep appraised of the Oracle module…

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Client operating systems should not be changed

While researching an issue today I was reminded of a problem I had a few years ago that still remains…

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