With NetBackup 7.1 MSDP, client deduplication is enabled through the NetBackup client properties found within the “Master Servers” host properties tab on the NetBackup console. Double-click on the master server entry in the panel on the right. This will bring up the “Master Server Properties” interface. Select the “Client Attributes” tab. From the “Deduplication > Location:” pull-down menu (lower right), select “Always use client-side deduplication” (Figure 1).