Introduction Veritas NetBackup 10 represents a significant evolution in enterprise data protection, introducing key features such as flexible deployment models (including appliance, software-defined, and cloud-native), enhanced security with end-to-end encryption, and an improved API framework. However, as with any enterprise backup solution, successful deployment hinges on one critical document: The NetBackup 10 Software Compatibility List (SCL) .
Linux x86-64, AIX, Solaris SPARC, Windows Server 2019/2022. 3.2 Microsoft SQL Server | SQL Server Version | NetBackup 10.0 | 10.1.x | 10.2.x | VDI/VSS | Always On Availability Groups | |--------------------|----------------|--------|--------|---------|-------------------------------| | 2019 (RTM–CU25) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | 2022 (RTM–CU14) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | | 2017 | Deprecated | No | No | No | No | | 2016 | No | No | No | No | No | netbackup 10 software compatibility list
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 Compatibility data is current as of NetBackup 10
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: 8.0 U1–U3 | VADP (HotAdd
| 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 |