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:
| Cloud Provider | Workload Type | Supported Services | Notes | |----------------|---------------|--------------------|-------| | | Backup of EC2, RDS, EFS, S3 | Native snapshots + NetBackup CloudCatalyst | IAM roles required | | Microsoft Azure | Azure VMs, Azure Files, Blob | Azure Snapshot integration | Managed identity support | | Google Cloud | Compute Engine, Filestore | gcloud snapshot integration | Limited vs AWS/Azure | | Alibaba Cloud | ECS, OSS | Basic file backup | Enterprise agreement required | 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. This article provides a detailed, structured breakdown of
This information is accurate as of NetBackup 10.2.x (released Q1 2025). For real-time updates, consult https://www.veritas.com/support or your Veritas account team. Word count: ~2,100 Last reviewed: March 2025 This information is accurate as of NetBackup 10
| 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 |
| Operating System | Supported Versions | Architecture | Role | |------------------|--------------------|---------------|------| | | 10 (21H2+), 11 (22H2+), Server 2019/2022 | x86-64, ARM64 (limited) | Standard client | | Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Rocky, Alma) | 7.9, 8.4–8.10, 9.0–9.4 | x86-64, ppc64le, s390x | Standard + Application agent | | AIX | 7.2 TL5+, 7.3 TL0+ | POWER | Oracle, DB2, SAP HANA client | | Solaris | 11.4 SRU30+ | SPARC, x86-64 | Legacy environment support | | macOS | 11 (Big Sur), 12 (Monterey), 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma) | Intel, Apple M1/M2 | Desktop/laptop backup | | HP-UX | 11i v3 (11.31) | IA64 | Very limited, no new features | 3. Application and Database Compatibility NetBackup 10’s primary value is its deep integration with enterprise applications. The following tables outline supported versions for intelligent agents. 3.1 Oracle Database | Oracle Version | NetBackup 10.0 | 10.1.x | 10.2.x | Agent | RMAN Integration | |----------------|----------------|--------|--------|-------|------------------| | 19c (19.3–19.22) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Oracle Agent | Full | | 21c (21.3–21.13) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Oracle Agent | Full | | 23c (23.3+) | No | Yes (10.1.1+) | Yes | Oracle Agent | Full | | 12.2 | No | No | No | EOL | N/A |
| 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 |