Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 15 servers for the purpose of upgrades only. Uninstall the remote agent before continuing with the installation. Backup exec 15 software compatibility list scl bechtle. Backup exec agent for windows install fails bootstrapper. Symantec backup exec agent for db2 on windows servers. Learn how backup exec agents and options extend platform and feature support for your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environments. Choose the menu option installation, and then expand backup exec agent for windows. Symantec included a remote agent update tool that can be run from a media server, but occasionally it flakes out like it did today for me with no explanation in the logs when attempting to update to 12.
The number of licenses selected for each backup exec agent. Installing backup exec 2010r2 remote agent failing. Microsoft data deduplicationenabled volumes backs up and restores data in nondeduplicated data. A command window would appear and may prompt you a few questions. Backup exec agent for windows servers 2010 r3, 2012, 2014, and 15 can directly upgrade to the backup exec 16 agent. How do i manually uninstall the backup exec remote agent. Kindly try manual installation of the backup exec agent on the. I could now succesfully connect within my media server to the linux agent and scheduled the backup. When installing server backup manager on windows 2003, the installer fails if the proper.
Installing a custom installation of backup exec symantec. For information on running a manual disaster recovery, see. Troubleshooting sql server backup and restore operations. Jul 22, 2014 the backup exec agent for windows enables remote windows servers to be backed up by backup exec and provides open file protection and simplified disaster recovery. Symantec backup exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous filedata protection. If clicking the link above does not work, copy and paste the url in a new browser window instead. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the agent for windows on. Oh yeah since backup exec 2010 r3 the product has gone to the dogs. Apr 23, 2014 there are two 2 methods of installing the backup agent. Lists options to install backup exec or backup exec agent for windows. I hope this helps anyone as it took some time for me to find it.
Oct 08, 2017 for extensive information about backup and restore operations, see the following topics in books online. Sp3 or later or sql 2008 instance as the database repository, or to create the default bkupexec instance in a different location on the computer. Installing locally downloading the backup agent installation file and running it manually in the server machine. Old versions can be downloaded from the following link. Aug, 2016 backup exec lets you recover a virtual machine instantly without waiting to transfer the virtual machines data from a backup set.
Previous to backup exec 2012, the backuptodisk feature let you back up. It will work with backup exec 2012 sp1, windows 2012 does have a whinge during install but you can click through the warnings. In backup exec 2012 and above, it is possible to install the agent for windows locally with a graphical user interface gui. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows servers raws andor advanced open file option aofo for backup exec 11d 2010 r3.
How to install backup exec 2010 r3 remote agent if you are using backup exec from 2010 r3 or newer you can simply install to input backup exec 15 serial numbers to activate remote agentmedia servers. How to install the agent for windows in an active directory network. However, the agent for windows can be installed on 32 bit operating systems. Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 15 servers for the purpose of. Remote installation or local of the backup exec agent fails. Technical supports primary role is to respond to specific queries about product features. Author, teacher, and talk show host robert mcmillen shows you how to push out the backup exec 2014 agent to a server. How to get updates for backup exec feature pack, service pack. Do i need to backup active directory off of each dc.
Be2012 media server and management pieces wont install on a windows 2012 r2 server. Symantec backup exec 2010 r2 manual uninstall i have a backup server running fully patched windows 2008 std r2 with a failed installation of backup exec 2010 r3. Local manual installation to be performed on each remote machine. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows a. If you have decided to use the veritas backup exec 16 as your backup software in your organization, please remember in your mind, if there are system requirement to be fulfilled. Step by step guide to download and install the program. Select install products to continue with backup exec 2014. To back up microsoft exchange server 2019, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2012 64bit server or newer. Idc, worldwide diskbased data protection and recovery 20122016 forecast.
How to migrate move backup exec 2014 from one computer to. Versions of backup exec 2014 and higher only provides support as the remote agent for linux servers. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which. Open the backup exec 2012 or above console on the media server. Backup exec 20102012 service packs released supertekboy. I get a message back in backup exec that the current users doesnt have the rights to install software in the locations it needs to c. Symantec backup exec agent installation fails with error setup. However it supports backup exec agent on windows 2012 server. Monitor all of your backup, restore, install, and storage. When you install backup exec on an rodc computer you must select a remote sql instance for the backup exec database. This configuration is not recommended or supported for extended periods. Installing windows server backup on windows server 2012 or windows server 2016 how can i install windows server backup on windows server 2012 or windows server 2016.
Backup exec 2012 sp3 is unable to see sharepoint 2010 installed on the same server for backing up. Sql server 2014 sp3 and microsoft sql server 2014 sp3 express are available for manual download and installation at the. Once you receive the licence call symantec customer care on the below details tell them you want to downgrade your 2010 licence to. Trying to install symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems on a windows 7 pc. Ralus is a remote agent installation, simply linux client of backup exec that can be retrieved from backup exec installation dvd in linuxunixmac folder. Push installation of backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. Slow restore performance when restoring a compressed backup on a. May 27, 2017 sql server 2005 sp4, 2008 sp4, 2008 r2 sp3, 2012 sp3, 2014 sp2, 2016 sp1 supported by agent for applications and databases oracle 10g r2, 11g r2, 12c r1 oracle 10g r2, 11g r2, 12c r1 supported by agent for windows and linux enterprise vault 9. Find answers to installing backup exec 2010r2 remote agent failing.
As long as the patch applied successfully on the media server. Installing backup exec 2010 remote agent on windows 10. By default, the agents directory is located at the following path. I tried to install ralus manually, but receive a error. Installing a custom installation of backup exec a custom installation is designed for large or complex environments or for customers who prefer to set all of their options. To use a command script to install the remote agent and aofo map a drive letter to the agents directory of a backup exec media server. We were able to install the main program, however, we are not seeing any of the agents that should come with the software. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product designed for customers who have. The manual says to install the agents you need to install the license but the nfr license, again, enables you to install all the agents. It is the last fucking backup software i would ever recommend these days, and its still the fucking industry standard. Kindly try manual installation of the backup exec agent on the failing machine.
Repairing backup exec if you have missing or corrupted backup exec files or registry keys on the local media server, run the repair option. We happened to upgrade our symantec backup exec 2010r3 to symantec backup exec 2014 recently. Backup exec starts the instantly recovered virtual machine directly from the backup set and users can access it on the esxhyperv host immediately. To back up microsoft exchange server 2016, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2012 64bit server or newer. All you need to do is purchase backup exec 2010 windows remote agent via licensing. How to backup exchange 2010 using symantec backup exec. We recently purchased and downloaded backup exec 2010 r2. Thank whatever god you believe in that backup tapes are on their fucking way out. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent for linux and unix servers ralus on the red hat linux platform. Backup exec 2010 sp3 and windows 2012 r2 support vox. Does backup exec 2012 sp 4 support windows server 2012 r2. The backup exec agent for windows enables remote windows servers to be backed up by backup exec and provides open file protection and simplified disaster recovery. For example, if you use a remote media server or use the central admin server option or the san sso option, you should perform a custom installation.
Error installing symantec backup exec remote agent locally. 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. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. There is a ralus agent on the be 2012 iso but i could not figure out how to install as. Backup exec 2014 management pack for microsoft system center. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which is designed to run continuously in the background. For ca mainframe or enterprise support, please call support for immediate assistance. Symantec enterprise security learn about the latest support portal enhancements learn about the latest support portal enhancements learn about the latest support portal enhancements learn about the latest support portal enhancements. An ssl trust will need to be established after a manual installation of agent for. Symantec customers click here to learn about your new portal experience.
Windows 2012 iscsi targets which use virtual hard drives as a dpm storage pool. Professor robert mcmillen shows you how to install backup exec version 20. Issues that are related to cdroms, dvds, or manuals. Backup exec has an expansive portfolio of highpowered agents and options to scale and grow your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environment. Sql server 2014 sp3 upgrades all editions and service levels of sql server 2014 through sql server 2014 sp3. Step by step guide to download and install backup exec 2012. Backup exec has been a pain in the fucking ass for years and years and years. In backup exec 15 and above, it is possible to install the agent for. Using a command script to install the remote agent and aofo. To backup exchange 2010 using backup exec 2012, you need to make sure that the exchange management console is installed, you have to make sure that the emc version is the same as the backed up server version. Backup exec 2012 was the last version to support the unix os. The new features list is tiny but the backup exec media server now supports windows server 2012. Symantecs backup exec 2014 be2014 aims to remedy the shortcomings of its infamous predecessor. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for.
Windows 2012 storage spaces or virtual hard drives built on top of storage spaces. Note after you install the service pack, the sql server service version should be 12. Local or remote hosting of vhdx files on windows 2012 storage space also isnt supported. Install backup exec clientremote agent on linux dba010. Find answers to how do i manually uninstall the backup exec remote agent. Symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers provides granular protection for a wide variety of applications including microsoft sql and exchange with key agents. Symantec does not support backup exec 2012 on windows 2012 server. Step by step guide to download and install backup exec 2012 free download as word doc. Although the gui was quite straight forward with the older one, the new ones gui looked quite confusing at the start. The remote agents work on 2012 but i dont believe it does backup exec 2012 sp 4 support windows server 2012 r2. Microsoft sql server 2014 service packs are cumulative updates. The backup exec agent for windows provides highperformance data protection for remote windows servers that includes open file protection and simplified. Installing backup exec 15 on a windows server 2012 r2 system takes around.
Mssql 2008, symantec backup exec 2012, sharepoint 2010 are all installed on same server. For the question, that would ask your choice about whether you would like to trust this publisher i. Deploying remotely using the deploy agent feature available on the servers screen or in the add a server wizard in the backup manager interface. Installing the backup exec 2012 agent on the server. Symantec backup exec agent for exchange server a technology to protect vital exchange server 5. How to push out the backup exec 2014 agent to a server. The windows 2012 backup wizard is not automatically installed within your operating system, but can be activated in just a few steps. Another version of the backup exec remote agent for windows systems is installed on this computer. If yes, would i need a be active directory agent license for each dc. Installing backup exec as a backup server on a 32bit windows. How to install backup exec 2010 r3 remote agent if you are using backup exec from 2010 r3 or newer you can simply install to input backup exec 15 serial numbers to activate remote agent media servers.
There were significant background differences between windows 2012 and windows 2012 r2, as such you will need backup exec 2014. Go to windows start menu and browse to all programs symantec backup exec backup exec management command line interface 5. If youre considering backup exec 15, this blog post has almost every detail. Installing windows server backup on windows server 2012 or. 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, sharepoint and sql server, oracle, windows and linux clients, server oss, and the hyperv and vmware hypervisors. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product designed for customers who have mixed physical and virtual environments, and who are moving to public cloud services. Only folder raws32 was originally copied to the target server. Backup exec 16 system requirements backup activity. One thing though, install sql express 2008r2 or later first so that bexec doesnt drag in 2005 which causes headaches and crashes with win2012.
Manually patching backup exec remote agents softartisans. Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 16 servers for the purpose of upgrades only. 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. This technote contains instructions for moving backup exec 2014 to another computer on which the same versions of backup exec and windows are installed. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. Sep 29, 2014 symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers provides granular protection for a wide variety of applications including microsoft sql and exchange with key agents. Using a command script to install the agent for windows. Backup exec16 scl agent operating system compatibility agent for windows compatibility notes. I am having an extremely hard time getting the backup exec remote agent to install on my exchange server or any remote server for that matter. Installing backup exec 2014 by using the installat. Backup exec 2014 agent did not install and finished with rollback. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. Even so, errors do occur in the veritas product, and organizations need backup exec support. How to install backup exec 2012 agent for windows s.
Suse 11 sp4, 12 sp1, 12 sp3 agent for vmware vsphere 6. I think symantec will be releasing its beta version maybe in the start of next year 2014. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. This topic covers the concepts of the backup and restore operations for sql server databases, provides links to additional topics, and provides detailed procedures about how to perform various backup or restore tasks such as verifying backups. Installing additional agents and features to the local backup exec server. Dec 18, 2009 manually patching backup exec remote agents december 18, 2009 jim after installing a live update on a backup exec media server, you may be tasked with updating all your backup exec remote agents it is usually mentioned in the release nots of the updatepatch. Find out what to do when symantec backup exec takes a long time to back up when wfbs security agent is running. Backup exec installation media software can be accessed from the dashboard. There are two methods to perform an automated push installation of the agent for windows. The agent expands networkwide data protection and optimizes data transfers for 32bit and 64bit remote windows servers.
This option will provide helpful documentation and links about the product. We request you to periodically visit this article to receive the updates manually. Note that the installer does not prompt you to install the correct. Backup exec has been around in one form or another since the early 1990s and has a reputation as one of the more reliable backup products on the market. Install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows 2012 server. After copying vcredist folder and placing it next to raws32, installation completed without any errors. Sql server 2005 service pack 3, which is installed as part of backup exec 2010 r3 needs to be. Symantec backup exec takes a long time to back up worry.
Problem running symantec backup exec 15 after windows updates and a restart was unable to connect to the bedb database. When installing backup exec, use the installation program on the backup exec cd, or install it from the command line, which is referred to as silent mode installation. Cannot upgrade symantec backup exec windows agent 2010r3 to 2014 agent 2010 r3 to 2014 fails on windows 2003 r2. I initially had some access denied errors and through troubleshooting, also discovered a couple useful things. System requirements backup agent for windows server. The welcome to backup exec 2014 screen contains three options. Silent command line installation to be performed on each remote machine. Backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 and backup exec 2012 sp2 beta. Install backup agent on windows server backup server. Once you receive the licence call symantec customer care on the below details tell them you want to downgrade your 2010 licence to 12. Enabling disk dedupe on volumes hosting virtual hard drives. I found in the hotfix 1 read me files that i should download and install the remote agent for windows nt2000 from the backup exec 9. I will be deploying backup exec 2010 r3 to an environment with multiple windows server 2008 r2 domain controllers. Windows small business server sbs version downloads listed as sbs.
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