Hewlett-Packard NetWorker Client for MPE/iX

by Lalitha Pejavar and Alex Early
Commercial Systems Division

Overview

Available now for HP 3000 users is NetWorker from Legato, a client/server application that provides advanced storage management capabilities to a heterogeneous environment of servers and desktop computers.

Benefits

These are the key benefits of using NetWorker:

Complete Solution for HP Environments
NetWorker is the most widely-implemented backup utility in open system environments. It provides HP 3000 users with better integration in a multiplatform environment, allowing them to back up data to an UNIX, NT, or Netware server.
Support for HP's DLT Library System
NetWorker is fully compatible with HP's Advanced DLT Library System enabling all server and desktop data to be automatically backed up, indexed, and policy-managed for either user-based file recovery or complete disaster recovery.
Centralized Enterprise Management
NetWorker's client/server architecture and centralized storage model allow integration into network management frameworks. Legato NetWorker integration modules allows SNMP-based administration of NetWorker servers using HP OpenView, or complete enterprise administration using HP OpenView IT/Operations.
Superior Protection for On-Line Databases
NetWorker supports on-line backup and restore operations for Oracle, Informix, and application data of SAP R/3, Oracle Financials and PeopleSoft HRMS.

Features

These are the key features of the NetWorker Client for MPE/iX:

Provides an easy-to-operate graphical user interface and maintains a file index and media index to track data backed up and recovered.
Supports a wide range of industry tape (DAT) and DLT libraries and furnishes a sophisticated media manager which allows for unattended backup and restore using autochange library.
Provides for concurrent device support for backup and recovery operations using up to 16 backup devices simultaneously.
Utilizes most of the features of 7x24 True-Online Backup since NetWorker uses TurboSTORE/iX 7x24 for backup. However, it will also work with FOS STORE and TurboSTORE/iX.
Supports automatic backups of MPE volume sets. Also provides the ability to run two or more scheduled backups in parallel.
Provides an optional Legato NetWorker Archive Application which gives the ability to take a snapshot of finished project files, directories, or MPE volume sets residing on primary media and safely stored on removable media.

Required Hardware and Software

Required hardware:

HP 3000 any Series 9xx as a client
HP 9000 server or Net Server
DLT auto-library or DAT auto-changer
- HP DLT 4/48, 2/28
- STK 9714, 9710
Networking connection (that is, FDDI, LAN, or 100VG-ANY LAN; 100VG ANY-LAN or FDDI LAN recommended)

Required software:

NetWorker Client for MPE/iX
NetWorker Server software (LEGNETWR), HP-UX Network Edition
Auto-library license for the server (LEGAUT0C)

HP Response Center Support

The NetWorker Client for MPE/iX currently has software supported through Legato, and NetWorker server software (LEGNETWR) has software support available through HP or Legato.

Legato NetWorker is the only third-party storage management solution supported by HP Worldwide Customer Support Operations. HP Response Center engineers have been fully trained on NetWorker operations. HP support contracts are available for NetWorker from your HP sales representative.

Documentation

The Hewlett-Packard Network Client Kit (B5475AA) contains the Legato Network Client software, Legato NetWorker ClientPak for MPE/iX Installation Guide, and Legato NetWorker ClientPak for MPE/iX User's Guide.