Progress Logs
Progress logs on the client allow easy monitoring of all user backup, archive, and restore operations. By creating a separate
progress log for each user-directed backup, archive, or restore, users can monitor these operations and detect any problems
that may occur. Client users can also receive electronic mail notification of operational results. If users rely on mail notification
as a more concise way to receive job status, they need to use the logs only on an exception basis to help isolate problems.
Detailed Activity Logs
At the discretion of the administrator, VERITAS NetBackup will produce detailed activity logs for VERITAS NetBackup
programs running on each server and client. These logs are helpful if the standard status and error reports prove to be
inadequate for understanding and resolving particularly troublesome problems.
Advanced Reporting
For extensive graphical reporting, the VERITAS Advanced Reporter provides NetBackup users with a wealth of historical and
trending information in a variety of formats. These tools allow for more effective capacity planning, performance
optimization, and service level assessment. Advanced Reporter is available as a chargeable option to NetBackup.
Error Reporting
Error information is presented in message dialogs through the interfaces and also in various VERITAS NetBackup reports and
logs. Over 200 distinct error codes help speed any problem resolution that may be necessary.
In most cases, informational messages in the VERITAS NetBackup reports give detailed description of what led to an error. A
Troubleshooting Guide provides analysis and suggests corrective actions that can be taken to correct error conditions.
Crash Recovery
Whenever data in primary storage becomes lost for any reason, users can restore their files from any backup or archive copy
still residing on secondary storage. This is true for data loss resulting from accidental file deletion as well as from system
failures.
If the VERITAS NetBackup or Media Manager databases are also damaged, the administrator can restore them using special
procedures. These databases contain all of the information about the backup and archive files on secondary storage and
special backup procedures are employed to ensure their availability.
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