The Software Compatibility List (often referred to as the NetBackup Compatibility List or NBCL) is the authoritative reference that specifies which operating systems, databases, applications, hypervisors, cloud platforms, and storage systems are supported with each version of NetBackup.
| Component | Role | Compatibility Focus | |-----------|------|----------------------| | | Central management, catalog, scheduling | OS, CPU architecture, disk storage | | Media Server | Data movement, storage unit management | OS, tape libraries, disk pools, cloud | | Client | Source of data being backed up | OS, application version (Oracle, SQL, Exchange, etc.) | | NetBackup Appliance | Integrated hardware+software (e.g., 5250, 5340) | Firmware version, upgrade path | | NetBackup Web UI | HTML5 management interface | Modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) | 2. Operating System Compatibility for NetBackup 10 NetBackup 10 has streamlined OS support, focusing on modern, secure enterprise platforms. Legacy OS (e.g., Windows Server 2008, RHEL 6) are not supported . 2.1 Master & Media Server OS Support | Operating System | Supported Versions | Architecture | Notes | |------------------|--------------------|---------------|-------| | Red Hat Enterprise Linux | 8.4, 8.6, 8.8, 8.10, 9.0–9.4 | x86-64 | Preferred for large environments | | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server | 15 SP4, 15 SP5, 15 SP6 | x86-64 | Limited Media Server only in some configs | | Oracle Linux | 8 (UEK & RHCK), 9 | x86-64 | Must match RHEL-compatible kernel | | Rocky Linux / AlmaLinux | 8.8, 8.10, 9.2–9.4 | x86-64 | Community-supported, not officially certified by Veritas | | Windows Server | 2019, 2022 (Standard/Datacenter) | x86-64 | No Windows Server 2016 or earlier for Master/Media | netbackup 10 software compatibility list
Before upgrading or deploying, always validate each component—OS, application, hypervisor, storage, and cloud platform—against the official Veritas SORT tool. Compatibility mistakes are the leading cause of backup failures and support denial. The Software Compatibility List (often referred to as
| Hypervisor | Version | Backup Method | Granular Recovery | Notes | |------------|---------|----------------|-------------------|-------| | | 7.0, 8.0, 8.0 U1–U3 | VADP (HotAdd, NBDSSL) | Yes (file, app) | Requires ESXi 7.0+; no vSphere 6.x | | Microsoft Hyper-V | Windows Server 2019, 2022 | Hyper-V RCT (Resilient Change Tracking) | Yes (item-level) | CSV, S2D supported | | Nutanix AHV | AOS 6.5, 6.8 | Nutanix Volumes + NetBackup for AHV | VM-level only | No application GRT | | Red Hat Virtualization | 4.4 | libvirt + qemu-guest-agent | VM-level only | Limited adoption | Legacy OS (e
This article provides a detailed, structured breakdown of the NetBackup 10 software compatibility landscape, covering all major components. Compatibility data is current as of NetBackup 10.0, 10.1.x, and 10.2.x. Always verify with Veritas’s official SORT (Support and Operations Readiness Tool) before deployment. 1. Understanding NetBackup 10 Architecture Components Before diving into compatibility, it’s essential to distinguish the core NetBackup components, as each has its own compatibility matrix:
| Browser | Minimum Version | Notes | |---------|-----------------|-------| | Google Chrome | 100+ | Fully supported | | Microsoft Edge | 100+ | Chromium-based | | Mozilla Firefox | 102+ (ESR) | Some rendering quirks | | Safari | 15+ (macOS) | Not for full admin |