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This class covers how to back up and restore data, configure storage devices, manage media, and maintain the backup exec database. Powered by symantec vray technology, backup exec 2012 restores entire servers, critical microsoft applications, and vmware or microsoft. Jul 24, 2012 the os is windows 2008r2 sp1 and the app is symantec backup exec 2012 sp1. Download symantec backup exec 2012 windows server 2012. However it supports backup exec agent on windows 2012 server. When you find the program symantec backup exec tm 2012, click it, and then do one of the following. Includes factory installed backup exec 2010 media server including the licensing for continuous protection server and connectivity to a single tape drive and licenses for backing up 2 windows file server agents. Failed to log on to microsoft windows with symantec backup.
Symantec backup exec agent for db2 on windows servers. From symantec, downloaded the backup exec 2012 installation and sdr simplified disaster recovery isos. This should work as be 2012 is backward compatible with be 2010 r3 remote agent. In the backup job settings, choose the device associated with the shared folder ndmp. The remote agent required will vary based on your operating system needs. Installing and uninstalling the 64bit remote agent and advanced. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. Backup exec 2012 deploying remote agents to servers. Symantec support of 3rd party manufacturer products. Additional application support internet browser internet explorer 9 or later. Small business agent for windows backup exec 2012 vray edition options.
Nov 12, 2014 how to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server this guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. Customers still waiting for requested backup exec 2012. A license key for symantec backup exec microsoft exchange server agent exchange agent must be entered on the media server. It restores entire servers, critical microsoft applications and vmware or microsoft hyperv virtual environments to dramatically minimize business downtime. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the agent for windows on a volume that is enabled for deduplication in windows or a refs volume. Symantec backup exec agent for applications and databases. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start.
Apr 18, 20 the backup exec 2012 release early last year drew an outpouring of complaints on social media and a symantec online forum. Cannot uninstall backup exec 2012 from windows ser. I think symantec will be releasing its beta version maybe in the start of next year 2014. Powervault dl backup to disk appliance, powered by symantec backup exec 2010 is available in the following options. Refer to the manufacturer for an explanation of print speed and other ratings.
We have an older windows server 2000 that runs our voicemail software. Restoring a domain controller using backup exec 2012 sdr. Symantec backup exec 2012 small business edition with. Symantec does not support backup exec 2012 on windows 2012 server. Symantec backup exec 2012 better backup for all data sheet. I know that windows server 2000 is not officially supported for backup exec 2012, but has anyone installed the 2012 remote agent for windows on a windows server 2000 and it is working as expected. Backup exec 2012 sp3 is unable to see sharepoint 2010 installed on the same server for backing up. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4. Use symantec backupexec 2012 with vnxe3100 dell community. This agent data protection offering for backup exec customers and further ensures highperformance data protection for remote windows servers and includes open file protection and simplified. This problema started with one or two clients from the begining of the installation and continue with the others in the las days, we have 3 weeks with the servers installed. Symantec backup exec agent for oracle on windows or linux servers. Powered by symantec vray technology, backup exec 2012 restores.
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Remote agent for linux and unix servers ralus agent for microsoft active directory. A beta version of windows server 2012 was there even in 2011, the product was released to customers in august 2012, and we should see the first backup exec agent for it around mid20. Customers still waiting for requested backup exec 2012 features. Sdr is automatically installed on the backup exec server during the initial installation of backup exec. I signed up to be notifed when the agent became available. Archiving overview symantec backup exec 2012 vray edition is targeted at customers who are fully or primarily virtualizedthat is, have all their file servers, print servers, application servers, etc. The new, modern range of backup exec solutions are designed to adapt for any business. I had to install the remote agent locally on the new server from a command prompt.
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