Netbackup Compatibility Matrix Info
Cloud Storage Compatibility: As organizations move to the cloud, this matrix has become vital. It lists supported cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, along with specific storage tiers like S3, Glacier, or Blob storage.
| Hypervisor | Version | Backup Method | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 7.0, 8.0 | VADP (HotAdd/NBDSSL) – No legacy VCB | | Microsoft Hyper-V | 2019, 2022 | Child Partition Snapshot (WMI) | | Nutanix AHV | AOS 5.20, 6.5, 6.8 | Nutanix Plugin (Prism Central) | | Red Hat Virtualization | 4.3, 4.4 | RHV Proxy (libvirt) | netbackup compatibility matrix
Upgrade Planning: Before moving from NetBackup 9.x to 10.x, you must verify that your older client machines are still supported. The matrix helps you identify which assets need to be decommissioned or updated first. How to Navigate the Veritas SORT Tool Cloud Storage Compatibility: As organizations move to the
Software Compatibility List (SCL): This is the primary document. It defines which operating systems are supported for NetBackup Master Servers, Media Servers, and Clients. It also outlines supported file systems and clustering technologies. The matrix helps you identify which assets need
This matrix is a guide. Production environments require a live check against Veritas SORT and the latest Patch Release Notes.
NetBackup compatibility is and patch-dependent . Unlike open-source software, Veritas maintains a strict "Certified" (fully tested) vs. "Compatible" (functional but not fully tested) distinction. Always reference the official Veritas SORT (Security and Operations Readiness Tools) portal for real-time validation.
| OS Platform | NetBackup 9.1 | NetBackup 10.0 | NetBackup 10.3+ | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.x | ❌ | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | | SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | | Windows Server 2019 | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | | Windows Server 2022 | ⚠️ Limited | ✅ Certified | ✅ Certified | | AIX 7.2 / 7.3 | ✅ (Media only) | ✅ (Media only) | ✅ (Media only) |