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Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale 3.0: Administration

The Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale 3.0: Administration course is designed for IT professionals who are responsible for deploying, configuring, operating, managing, and maintaining the Veritas NetBackup...

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$3,600 USD GSA  $3,083.12
Duration 4 days
Course Code NBU-FLEX-3-ADMIN
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

The Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale 3.0: Administration course is designed for IT professionals who are responsible for deploying, configuring, operating, managing, and maintaining the Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale appliances. This course covers how to deploy and configure NetBackup Flex Scale appliances. Participants learn how to set up, monitor, and manage NetBackup Flex Scale Infrastructure, and configure networks, resiliency, and security. The course also discusses how to perform site-based Disaster Recovery, and configure EMS, optimized deduplication, and AIR. Upgrade, patch management, and troubleshooting NetBackup Flex Scale issues are also discussed.

Skills Gained

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe NetBackup Flex Scale and the workloads handled by NetBackup Flex Scale.
  • Describe NetBackup Flex Scale architecture.
  • Describe NetBackup Flex Scale configuration methods.
  • Explain NetBackup Flex Scale APIs.
  • Configure the AD/LDAP server for NetBackup services, Universal Shares, and Instant Access.
  • Create a Protection Point for a Universal Share.
  • Configure and manage nodes using the NetBackup Flex Scale Web UI and REST APIs.
  • Explain network management in NetBackup Flex Scale.
  • Configure Call Home settings and view Call Home information.
  • Explain Erasure Coding in NetBackup Flex Scale and state its benefits.
  • Explain NetBackup Flex Scale container failover and mobility.
  • Describe NetBackup catalog protection and primary service catalog protection using checkpoints.
  • Explain Site-based Disaster Recovery in NetBackup Flex Scale.
  • Describe the implementation of STIG and FIPS for NetBackup Flex Scale.
  • Describe NetBackup Flex Scale support for Immutability.
  • Configure EMS, Optimized Deduplication, and AIR.
  • Describe the NetBackup Flex Scale upgrade process.
  • Perform a patch upgrade using the Web UI and REST APIs.
  • Collect and download diagnostic logs from the NetBackup Flex Scale Web UI.
  • Check and repair storage from the NetBackup Flex Scale Web UI.
  • Troubleshoot various NetBackup Flex Scale issues.

Who Can Benefit

This course is designed for technical professionals responsible for the design, deployment, configuration, operation, and management of Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale Appliances.

Prerequisites

Students must have working knowledge of Veritas NetBackup and Veritas InfoScale Availability. Knowledge of clustering, storage management, and networking is also required.

Course Details

Hands-On

This course includes practical hands-on exercises that enable you to test your new skills and begin to transfer them into your working environment.

Course Outline

Introducing Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale

  • Veritas NetBackup Flex Scale Appliance: Introduction
  • NetBackup Flex Scale Architecture
  • Understanding Flex Scale Hardware and Software

Deploying and Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale

  • Deploying NetBackup Flex Scale
  • Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale
  • Troubleshooting NetBackup Flex Scale Deployment Issues
  • Part A - Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale: As a New NetBackup Domain
  • Exercise A: Assigning Management IP Addresses to Nodes
  • Exercise B: Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale as a New Domain with Primary and Media Services
  • Part B - Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale: As a Scale-out Media Server for an Existing NetBackup Domain
  • Exercise A: Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale as a Scale-out Media Server for an Existing NetBackup Domain
  • Part C - Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale: Using a YAML Configuration File
  • Exercise A: Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale using a YAML Configuration File as a New Domain with Primary and Media services
  • Exercise B: Changing the Maintenance User Account Password

Working with NetBackup Flex Scale Interfaces

  • Viewing Flex Scale Cluster Information
  • Working with the Flex Appliance Management Console
  • Working with NetBackup Flex Scale APIs
  • Exercise A: Accessing and Navigating the NetBackup Flex Scale Web UI
  • Exercise B: Accessing and Navigating the NetBackup Flex Scale Appliance Shell
  • Exercise C: Accessing and Navigating the NetBackup Flex Scale APIs Using the Swagger Interface

Setting Up and Managing NetBackup Flex Scale Infrastructure

  • Creating and Managing Users
  • Setting Up Services, Certificates, and AD/LDAP Settings
  • Managing Storage
  • Working with Universal Shares
  • Managing Nodes and Disks
  • Managing Licenses
  • Exercise A: Creating and Managing Users
  • Exercise B: Setting Up Services, Certificates, and AD/LDAP Settings
  • Exercise C: Managing Storage
  • Exercise D: Creating and Protecting Universal Shares
  • Exercise E: Managing Nodes and Disks
  • Exercise F: Managing Licenses

Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale Networks

  • Managing Flex Scale Appliance Networks
  • Bonding Ethernet Interfaces
  • Configuring the Data Network
  • Exercise A: Managing Flex Scale Appliance Networks
  • Exercise B: Creating and Managing Bonding of Ethernet Interfaces
  • Exercise C: Configuring the Data Network

Monitoring NetBackup Flex Scale

  • AutoSupport and Call Home
  • Monitoring Flex Scale Infrastructure
  • Exercise A: Configuring and Managing Call Home settings
  • Exercise B: Monitoring NetBackup Flex Scale Infrastructure

Configuring NetBackup Flex Scale Resiliency

  • Resiliency in NetBackup Flex Scale
  • Handling Split-brain Scenarios
  • High Availability and Disaster Recovery
  • NetBackup High Availability and Catalog Protection
  • Exercise A: Monitoring Flex Scale Services and Failover
  • Exercise B: Protecting the NetBackup Catalog

Performing Site-based Disaster Recovery

  • Site-based Disaster Recovery

Working with NetBackup Flex Scale Security

  • Understanding STIG for Flex Scale
  • FIPS for NetBackup Flex Scale
  • Other Security Features
  • Support for Immutability in NetBackup Flex Scale
  • Deploying External Certificates on NetBackup Flex Scale
  • Exercise A: Enabling STIG and Changing the Password Policy
  • Exercise B: Creating Immutable Storage
  • Exercise C: Managing the Login Banner

Configuring EMS, Optimized Deduplication, and AIR

  • EMS Server Configuration
  • Immutable Scale-Out Dedupe Storage
  • Configuring Auto Image Replication
  • Exercise A: Configuring an External Media Server
  • Exercise B: Configuring and Managing Optimized Deduplication
  • Exercise C: Configuring and Managing AIR

Upgrading and Patch Management

  • NetBackup Flex Scale Upgrades and EEB
  • Performing Pre-upgrade Checks
  • Performing a Patch Upgrade
  • Performing a Rolling Upgrade
  • Exercise A: Performing Pre-upgrade Checks
  • Exercise B: Performing a Patch Upgrade

Troubleshooting NetBackup Flex Scale

  • Services Management
  • Collecting Logs for Cluster Nodes
  • Checking and Repairing Storage
  • Troubleshooting NetBackup Flex Scale Issues
  • Exercise A: Performing a Full Discovery and Auto Fix
  • Exercise B: Generating a Log Package
  • Exercise C: Downloading and Uploading Logs
  • Exercise D: Performing a Storage Check
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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

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GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

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We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

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We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

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