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Can i do anything other than flat file restore via the agents on the windows server 2012 r2 boxes. The symantec backup exec agent for windows provides support for online nondisruptive backup of windows operating systems. Symantec backup exec 2012 server, symantec backup exec 2012 agent. If yes, would i need a be active directory agent license for each dc. The backup exec agent for vmware and hyperv provides comprehensive protection of vmware and hyperv virtual machines through integration with microsoft volume shadow copy service vss and vmware vstorage apis for data protection vadp.
Backup exec 2010 sp3 and windows 2012 r2 support vox. The central admin server uses the same backup exec console, but provides a consolidated view of all backup exec operations including centralized backup, restore, monitoring, alerting, and reporting for. Add the remote computer to the list of servers and install the agent for windows on the remote computer. For failed to initialize objects events, restart all backup exec services, reboot the backup exec media server and then ensure the latest backup exec patches and service packs have been installed. I will be deploying backup exec 2010 r3 to an environment with multiple windows server 2008 r2 domain controllers. Since windows server core doesnt have the traditional windows gui, the backup exec team created a separateheadlessinstaller which conveniently does not check if the windows version is a supported version and merrily does its thing. The remote media agent establishes a data connection to the. Will i be able to do a bare metal restore for the windows server 2012 dc and exchange server from the be 2012 sp4 server. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product that supports virtual, physical and cloud platforms. Jan 21, 2012 author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to push out the windows agent to a server in backup exec 2012.
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Backup exec 2012 compatibility with windows server 2012. Using a command prompt to uninstall the remote agent from a. Hi levift, make sure file and printer sharing, windows management instrumentation wmi and port 445 netbios are enabled. Netsh firewall set service fileandprint enable netsh firewall set portopening tcp 445 smb enable netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group windows management instrumentation wmi new enableyes. We upgraded a file server to 2008 r2 at the end of the summer, then discovered the one thing we hadnt tested with the rc beforehand. There are two methods to perform an automated push installation of the agent for windows. The best prices only at senetic distributor of network devices, servers and software. Seems that symantec seem to have been in the wilderness this last year or so regards windows server 2012 r2. Symantec backup exec for windows servers agent for oracle rac. May 08, 20 we have an older windows server 2000 that runs our voicemail software.
Arcserve backup agent for open files for windows enterprise maintenance r. The remote media agent establishes a data connection to the remote computer on which a supported remote agent is installed. Symantec backup exec for windows servers agent for microsoft. The new backup exec agent for ndmp protects netapp filers. Symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers agent for microsoft sql server complete package series sign in to comment. 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. Now extending continuous protection to microsoft exchange and sql server, in addition to file servers and workstations, backup exec eliminates. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which is designed to run continuously in the background. 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. Although you should be aware that for some of the more advanced. It consultants discuss how to configure symantec backup exec 2010 to make sure your critical data is safe and recoverable in the event of a.
Backup exec system recovery 2010 small business server edition with essential supportsymantec backup exec system recovery 2010 small business server edition is a simple costeffective backup. The new features list is tiny but the backup exec media server now supports windows server 2012. We will be moving to all server 2012 in a few weeks, need another backup solution besides backup exec and one. Sold by veritas technologies llc, backup exec is compatible with most storage devices, including disk, tape and cloud. The new features list is tiny but the backup exec media server now supports windows. Symantec backup exec for windows servers agent for oracle. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the agent for windows on a. The default path for the above mentioned folders is x. This monitor returns the number of events when the backup exec remote agent for windows servers service did not start because tcpip port 0 is already. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. Symantec backup exec server this template assesses the status and overall performance of a symantec backup exec server. Im planning on purchasing symantec backup exec for windows small business server, and i just dont see a handy dandy list of whats included as far as backup agents the description says that i can backup exchange, active directory, and sql server, but if i look at agents, it lists them all separately, and when choosing the buy link, it looks like i would be able to buy the exchange, sql and. The backup exec remote media agent for linux server.
Symantec symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers agent. 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. Symantec backup exec 15 agent for applications and databases. Backup exec 11d also lets you recover critical exchange, sharepoint, sql and active directory data in seconds.
Installing backup exec 15 on a windows server 2012 r2 system takes. Together with highperformance agents and options that provide fast, flexible, granular protection and scalable management of local and remote server backups, backup exec 11d is the gold standard in windows data recovery. Im finding this absolutely hard to believe, but from everything im reading, symantec backup exec still doesnt support windows server 2012. Symantec backup exec for windows servers agent for db2. Backup exec remote agent for windows server service is not. The central admin server uses the same backup exec console, but provides a consolidated view of all backup exec operations including centralized backup, restore, monitoring, alerting, and reporting for multiple backup exec media servers in a windows data center, distributed throughout the network or at remote offices.
Copy the raws32 or rawsx64 and msxml for backup exec 2010 2010 r2 2010 r3 folders from the media server to the remote computers local drive. For failed to initialize objects events, restart all backup exec services, reboot the backup exec media. To do this you can run the commands at the 2008 command lines. Installing backup exec 2010 remote agent on windows 10. Symantec backup exec for windows servers agent for oracle rac on windows servers v. Backup exec system recovery 2010 small business server edition with essential supportsymantec backup exec system recovery 2010 small business server edition is a simple costeffective backup and recovery solution for small businesses that helps minimize downtime and avoid disaster by easily recovering individual data filesfolders or complete windows desktops or laptops in minutes not hours or. How the remote media agent for linux servers works from the backup exec media server, you can add a linux server as a remote media agent. Oct 12, 2010 it consultants discuss how to configure symantec backup exec 2010 to make sure your critical data is safe and recoverable in the event of a. Symantec backup exec for windows servers agent for db2 on windows servers v. Author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to push out the windows agent to a server in backup exec 2012. Symantec backup exec windows server 2012 support spiceworks. Backup exec remote agent for windows server 2008 r. The remote agent for windows servers raws has been renamed to.
Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. Backup exec remote agent for windows servers service. With its clientserver design, backup exec provides backup and restore. Backup exec remote agent for windows servers service fails to start, with the error. There is a backup server windows 2012 and next vmware agent is running on windows 2012 and 2008. Symantec backup exec 2012 server, symantec backup exec 2012 agent for win per server symantec backup exec 2012 agent for application and database win per server. How the remote media agent for linux servers works symantec. Uninstalling the remote agent for linux or unix servers an automated uninstall process for the remote agent for linux or unix servers remote. Backup exec agents and options expand the features and functionality of core backup exec server to support the most common server applications, including microsoft exchange. Fatal error 1935 when installing symantec backup exec agent. Do i need to backup active directory off of each dc. Overview the backup exec for windows server and remote agents for window server, also used by the continuous protection server and backup exec for netware server, are vulnerable to. Oct 19, 2016 windows server core is a minimal version of windows server with most of the gui stripped out. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server.
Additional application support internet browser internet explorer 9 or later. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product designed for customers who have. I know that windows server 2000 is not officially supported for backup exec 2012, but has anyone installed the. Windows server core is a minimal version of windows server with most of the gui stripped out. Select upgrade the veritas backup exec agent for windows to the. What replacement are people using to replace backup exec. For backup exec name service and database maintenance failures, look for details in the event viewer. Symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers is the goldstandard windows data recovery providing continuous, costeffective, highperformance, and certified disktodisktotape backup and recovery. I just got done migrating about 2tbs worth of data to a new server 2012 file server. Symantec backup exec 2012 agent for windows standard license essential, 1 year bands. Antivirus software running on the server which does not allow the registry keys to get created during the installation of the remote agent.
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. Veritas backup exec remote agent for windows servers veritas backup exec remote agent for unix or linux servers. Symantec backup exec for windows servers agent for. Open the backup exec 15 or above console go to the backup and restore tab.
Symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers agent for. Since windows server core doesnt have the traditional windows gui, the backup exec. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. Although you should be aware that for some of the more advanced options on windows 2012 r2 that you may want to backup, your backup exec 2014 media server may also need to be running windows 2012 r2 although this does depend on your environment. Fatal error 1935 when installing symantec backup exec. Automated push installation of backup exec 15 and above agent for windows.
At the remote computer, map a drive letter to the backup exec media server remote agent directory using the. This template assesses the status and overall performance of a symantec backup exec remote agent. We have an older windows server 2000 that runs our voicemail software. There were significant background differences between windows 2012 and windows 2012 r2, as such you will need backup exec 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. Symantec backup exec remote agent solarwinds documentation.
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