Simplified budgeting, flexibility to add servers without buying new keys. Best for: Large, dynamic environments. 2. Traditional Licensing (Component-Based)
The modern standard for Veritas deployments. This model is measured in Front-End Terabytes (FETB).
When upgrading from older traditional models to capacity models, remove obsolete keys to prevent system confusion and inaccurate reporting. Conclusion
"C:\Program Files\Veritas\NetBackup\bin\admin\cmd\bpminalicense" -add Use code with caution.
Veritas offers different licensing models depending on your infrastructure and version.
Run front-end capacity reports regularly to ensure your data growth has not exceeded your licensed Terabytes.
The method for adding license keys depends on your operating system and whether you prefer a graphical user interface (GUI) or the command-line interface (CLI). Method 1: Using the NetBackup Administration Console (GUI)