Netbackup will setup a Netbackup
pool that is used for database (indexes) backups. It will also setup a
None pool which is available to any user or application for backups. You
will likely want a scratch volume pool from which unused tapes can be automatically
pulled. You will want additional volume pools based upon who is allowed
to use certain resources. You may also wish to assign volume pools for
duplication, archives, or other purposes.
Setting up a scratch pool, FYI, is documented in the "Media Manager System Administrator's Guide". Basically you create the pool and then add a line to the volmgr/vm.conf file (on each media server) that reads SCRATCH_POOL = "poolname"
Also important to note is that a "DEFAULT" barcode rule is a good thing to have when you are using a scratch pool. This will insure that volumes that are automatically added to your media database will be assigned to the scratch pool.