Thank whatever god you believe in that backup tapes are on their fucking way out. At the remote computer, map a drive letter to the backup exec media server remote agent directory using the following path. Backup exec 2012 sp3 is unable to see sharepoint 2010 installed on the same server for backing up. Backup exec 2010 r3 revision 5204 service pack 3 release notes. 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. How to sort, filter, and copy information on the backup exec. The backup exec beta blog referenced above details everything that will be supported. How to restore data from a reattached or reinserted diskbased storage device configuring disk cartridge storage. Only folder raws32 was originally copied to the target server.
Trying to install symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems on a windows 7 pc. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. Backup exec and veeam agent for windows on the same server. For backup exec 2010 r3, a ssl trust will need to be.
For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the agent for windows on a. Install the storage device hardware controller, drives, robotic libraries on the media server. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers. A few things to be aware of about the coming service packs. This configuration is not recommended or supported for extended periods. Video backup exec 2012 deploying remote agents to servers. Install backup exec clientremote agent on linux dba010. Previously had backup exec 2010 on this system running okay. The default path for the above mentioned folders is x. To use a command prompt to uninstall the remote agent from a remote computer. 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 zip file includes installation files for backup exec server, administration console, agent for windows aws and simplified recovery disk sdr creation wizard.
A command window would appear and may prompt you a few questions. Symantec backup exec remote agent for netware systems. The remote media agent for linux rmal support information is. Installing the backup exec 2012 agent on the server. See installing additional backup exec options to the local media server. I installed backup exec 2012sp1 and i cant seem to backup up anything although the job runs and says successful. To verify the hotfix installed on the ralusramsrmals system. Hello, today we have a backup exec 2014 installation on a physical server for tape backup. Install the wfbs agent again using the recreated client package.
I have recently installed a new server that is running windows server 2012. I was not able to perform a push install of the remote agent from the server to an isa server, so i had to manually install the remote agent locally from the isa server. Nobody is making a backup solution that works with server 2012 yet. Silent command line installation to be performed on each remote machine. However veritas will continue to protect 32bit windows physical and virtual machines, which have the backup exec windows remote agent. Media set has one tape allocated, append period is 6 days and overwrite protection period is 4 weeks. 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. On the next screen, choose the installation directory for the backup agent. 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. I have upgraded the exchange 2003 server agent from 2010. In addition, backup execs family of agents and options offer features for. 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. In my previous article i explained how to install windows server backup feature in windows server 2012.
I have the license and can deploy the regular agents, but the setup of the exchange agent seems to elude me. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont. In todays article you will learn how to create a backup of the system stateactive directory using the windows server backup feature in windows server 2012. Symantec backup exec 2010 r2 manual uninstall click here backup exec 2010r3sp3, and later. Using a command prompt to uninstall the remote agent from. Open the backup exec 15 or above console go to the backup and restore tab. Find answers to backup exec access is denied for remote agent from the expert community at experts exchange. Another version of the backup exec remote agent for windows systems is installed on this computer. Ralus is a remote agent installation, simply linux client of backup exec that can be retrieved from backup exec installation dvd in linuxunixmac folder. You can install the remote agent for windows systems by using the following methods, depending on your environment. The following are the steps of installing symantec tape backup exec agent on redhat linux operating system after which the backup exec application can start taking backup on tape drives from the redhat linux os file system. Agent for application and databases has also been purchased but backup exec cannot browse to sharepoint farm. Error installing symantec backup exec remote agent locally.
In backup exec 2012 and above, it is possible to install the agent for windows locally with a graphical user interface gui. About installing the remote agent for windows systems. Dear support, my backup exec 2012 server is new install, and i have used it around 1 month. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. This installation guide outlines steps on how to install hotfixes and service. Installation fails when you try to install the wfbs agent on a server with backupexec 2012. Learn how backup exec agents and options extend platform and feature support for your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environments. Before you can use msp ncentral to monitor and manage computers at a customers site, you need to install the agent.
Mssql 2008, symantec backup exec 2012, sharepoint 2010 are all installed on same server. The installation appears to have gone through without any problems. Backup exec for windows servers hotfix and service pack. It is safe to leave the default location untouched. Author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to push out the windows agent to a server in backup exec 2012. However, you can install the backup agent to another directory if, for example, you do not have enough free space on disk c. Methods for installing the agent for windows veritas backup exec. Go to windows start menu and browse to all programs symantec backup exec backup exec management command line interface 5. There were significant background differences between windows 2012 and windows 2012 r2, as such you will need backup exec 2014. One service on serverzyx called backup exec remote agent for windows system. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product designed for customers who have. Backup exec has an expansive portfolio of highpowered agents and options to scale and grow your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environment.
How to push out the windows agent to a server in symantec. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems. Symantec backup exec remote media agent for linux servers. Using a command script to install the agent for windows. Installation veritas backup exec administrators guide. How to restore data from a reattached or reinserted diskbased. Backup exec 2010 sp3 and windows 2012 r2 support vox. How to install the agent for windows in an active directory network. How to backup exchange 2010 using symantec backup exec.
The agent also used with patch manager to communicate with the windows update server to request a lists of available updates for the device for windows and macos clients there are. Simplified disaster recovery support for windows server 2012 r2 and windows 8. 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. Uninstall the remote agent before continuing with the installation. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which. The windows agent monitors local services and reports any issues. Installing active directory, dns and dhcp to create a windows server 2012 domain controller duration. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers installing updates to. Symantec backup exec setting up the dell dr series. The installation wizard can be started from the backup exec installation media or the management console to push agents out to the physical servers, hypervvmware virtual machines, applicationdatabase systems hosting active directory, exchange, oracle database, sql, and other supported platforms. It is the last fucking backup software i would ever recommend these days, and its still the fucking industry standard.
If you install backup exec through terminal services and the installation media is on a shared drive network share, you must install it using a unc path. Backup exec access is denied for remote agent solutions. Manually patching backup exec remote agents softartisans. I am running hyperv on my server and would like to install that agent, but i.
There are two methods to perform an automated push installation of the agent for windows. Retry backup job in backup exec 2010 experts exchange, we are currently running backup exec 2010 and sometimes there a complete re install of backup exec, as well as a repair beforehand, creating new. Backup exec 16 scl agent operating system compatibility agent for windows compatibility notes. Copy the agent gnuzipped file to the server in tmpsymantec folder, then extract the contents. Manual installation of the remote agent for windows systems raws works fine, but when attempting to install or upgrade it via the push. Installing backup exec 2010 remote agent on windows 10. We have an older windows server 2000 that runs our voicemail software. Technical supports primary role is to respond to specific queries about product features. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4. Backup exec 15 software compatibility list scl bechtle. Wait for the installation to complete and click finish. Configuring the dr series system a s a backup to disk target for symantec backup exec 2012, 2014, and 2015 configure a virtual tape library vtl of the dr series system into backup exec server 20142015 configuring an ost container on the dr series system for use with symant ec backup exec server 20142015. Installing backup agent on windows manually server. Automated push installation of backup exec 15 and above agent for windows.
How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server. After copying vcredist folder and placing it next to raws32, installation completed without any errors. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers installing updates. Now, i want to do some tests with the new veeam agent for windows on that server while the backup exec installation remains on the server without disabling the jobs. This guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. I have a free upgrade to backup exec 2012 r2 when it is released. Backup exec 16 system requirements backup activity.
If you are a backup exec shop and also a vsphere 5. Backup exec 2012 troubleshooting tips paulas it blog. 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. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows.
How to sort, filter, and copy information on the backup exec administration console. For the question, that would ask your choice about whether you would like to trust this publisher i. Symantec backup exec remote agent for macintosh systems. Although the environment check runs automatically during installation, you may want to run it manually before you install backup exec or before you back up data with backup exec. Click on the desired method to see the installation instructions for the agent for windows systems aws automated push installation to be. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. Unable to install worryfree business security wfbs client on computer with backupexec 2012. Symantec backup exec 2012 guardian network solutions. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers installing. Install the remote agent from the backup exec installation media by taking the media to the computer and running the backup exec installation program. If no license numbers are entered, backup exec will be installed in a 60day evaluation mode. Installing backup exec as a backup server on a 32bit windows. Please see the backup exec system administrators guide for more information on how to use ost. The backup exec agent for windows provides highperformance data protection.
Error 1603 when installing or updating the remote agent for. The only agent i have the option of pushing to clients is the remote agent for windows systems. Cannot install client on machine with backupexec 2012. Backup exec has been a pain in the fucking ass for years and years and years. Installing backup exec 15 on a windows server 2012 r2 system takes. Step by step guide to download and install backup exec 2010. Click next when the screen shows ready to install the remote agent for windows systems beside the server names click install to begin the installation. Refer to your microsoft windows documentation for instructions on how to view or set the paging file size. Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 16 servers for the purpose of upgrades only.
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