SQL server database prerequisites for
NetBackup
NetBackup uses the NetBackup Client Service and the NetBackup Legacy Network
Service to access the SQL Server when it performs backups and restores. To have the
necessary permissions, the logon account NetBackup uses for these services must have
the fixed server role “sysadmin.” Both services must use the same logon account.
Choose a logon account for the NetBackup services as follows:
■ For SQL Server 2008 and earlier, the sysadmin role is automatically applied
to the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM and BUILTIN\Administrators groups. You
can use Local System for the logon accounts for the NetBackup services.
■ For SQL Server 2012, you must first apply the sysadmin role manually to the
NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM or the BUILTIN\Administrators group. Then you
can use Local System for the logon accounts for the NetBackup services.
■ You can use another account (domain account) as the logon account if it has the
sysadmin role.
Note: these steps are configured after NetBackup client installation