Starting from april 17th, 2020, our account password requirements are changing for nonbroadcom users. Ralus is a remote agent installation, simply linux client of backup exec that can be retrieved from backup exec installation dvd in linuxunixmac folder. There is a ralus agent on the be 2012 iso but i could not figure out how to install as i am no debian expert. Simplified disaster recovery support for windows server 2012 r2 and windows 8. Backup exec 2012 agent configuration on clientrhel. Backupexec unable to backup a nas without remote agent. Step by step guide to download and install backup exec 2012 free download. Click on the backup exec button in the upper left corner. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which. Perform a local installation of the backup exec remote agent by copying the raws and vcredist folder to c. Unfortunately the installer for 2012 and 2012 sp1a did not block the install on windows 2012 even though it is unsupported. Backup exec 20102012 service packs released supertekboy. Backup exec has an expansive portfolio of highpowered agents and options to scale and grow your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environment.
Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers. Step by step guide to download and install backup exec 2012 free download as word doc. A while back i posted about service pack 2 for backup exec 2012 and service pack 3 for backup exec 2010 being in beta. Error installing symantec backup exec remote agent locally. Select local backup in the actions pane, click backup once. Installing backup exec as a backup server on a 32bit windows. So backup exec 2012 still doesnt support windows 2012 18 months since w2012 release and symantec still hasnt managed to update software. So when i create a new backup job i can drill down to the exchange server, drill down from there and select the information store.
Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. Does anyone know if its possible to configure a backup in backup exec 11d so that it will back up to an hp tape drive that is physically connected to another server. Tech8271 how to push install the backup exec remote agent for windows. Note that the installer does not prompt you to install the correct. 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. Backup exec installation media software can be accessed from the. Securityfocus is designed to facilitate discussion on computer security related topics, create computer security awareness, and to provide the internets largest and most comprehensive database of computer security knowledge and resources to the public. I know none of the backup apps are perfect, but we. Once the update is applied to the backup exec server, the remote agents will need to be. I have problem with backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows beremote. Protection of windows server 2012 servers using the agent for.
My config is the same, remote agent on the exchange server and i am licensed for exchange. However, the agent for windows can be installed on. Using a command script to uninstall the remote agent and aofo. Go to top of remote media agent for linux compatibility. Backup exec and its options can be installed on a local computer, a remote computer, within a virtual environment, or on a public cloud infrastructure as a service iaas virtualization platform. It is best to continue to run live update until it states that it is up to date. Backup exec agent for windows install fails bootstrapper. Installing and uninstalling the 64bit remote agent and advanced. Learn how backup exec agents and options extend platform and feature support for your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environments. If you cant get your symantec backup exec server services to start and you see errors like. We have an older windows server 2000 that runs our voicemail software. Upgrading backup exec remote agents on all servers symantec.
This article provides instructions for installing the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows on a remote machine. It also lets you install, update, or uninstall software on your managed computers. 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 remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. All you need to do is purchase backup exec 2010 windows remote agent via licensing. Backup exec 2012 deploying remote agents to servers. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. Jul 10, 2012 so backup exec 2012 still doesnt support windows 2012 18 months since w2012 release and symantec still hasnt managed to update software. A custom installation allows the user to select an existing sql 2005 sp3 or. It will work with backup exec 2012 sp1, windows 2012 does have a whinge during install but you can click through the warnings. When you install backup exec on an rodc computer you must select a remote sql instance for the backup exec database. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. Only folder raws32 was originally copied to the target server.
To use a command script to uninstall the remote agent and advanced open file option map a drive letter to the backup exec media server by using one of the following paths. Install the following components reboot if required for each component. If you are a backup exec shop and also a vsphere 5. Symantec helps consumers and organizations secure and manage their informationdriven world. Uninstall the remote agent before continuing with the installation. How to install backup exec 2012 agent for windows s.
One thing though, install sql express 2008r2 or later first so that bexec doesnt drag in 2005 which causes headaches and crashes with win2012. Mcafee support community backup exec 2012 remote agent. How to get updates for backup exec feature pack, service pack. For information on running a manual disaster recovery, see. Installing backup exec 15 on a windows server 2012 r2 system takes. Netgear tech support refused to provide any assistance with the linux interface and only said that this is symantecs issue, you deal with them. Monitor all of your backup, restore, install, and storage. Cannot uninstall backup exec 2012 from windows server 2012 vox. Local manual installation to be performed on each remote machine.
Come to think of it the initial agent install was done as part of the server image. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which is designed to run continuously in the background. The add remote computer allows the user to push install the remote agent for. When installing server backup manager on windows 2003, the installer fails if the proper. From what i read, i assume you have the remote agent installed on the exchange server correct. Backup exec 2012 sp2 was only designed to support remote agent installations on windows 2012, full media server installations are out of the scope for sp2. Step by step guide to download and install the program. When you push install the remote agent to a computer that runs windows server core, you cannot browse the backup selections. 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 2010 r2 manual uninstall click here sp3, and later. Choose installation and licensing live update to download latest patches. Oh yeah since backup exec 2010 r3 the product has gone to the dogs. Instance creation continues to fail during endpoint setup. When you pushinstall the remote agent to a computer that runs windows server core, you cannot browse the backup selections.
The remote agent for linux servers ralus does not support red hat. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows servers raws andor advanced open file option aofo for backup exec 11d 2010 r3. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. The following notes detail information about using the remote agent for windows systems with backup exec. 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 2012 remote agent for windows on a windows server 2000 and it is working as expected. Oracle user is the oracle software owner must be in beoper group. Step by step guide to download and install backup exec 2012. Upgrade unnessesary hotfixes and install remote agent 3. Click on the desired method to see the installation instructions for the agent for windows systems aws. System requirements backup agent for windows server. We request you to periodically visit this article to receive the updates manually. After automatic start or manual remote agent service starts and stops immediately. After running liveupdate, it is necessary to push the updated agents to all remote agents.
Yes i know i need to install 2008 server so i can backup 2012 with an agent. Install backup exec clientremote agent on linux dba010. Step by step guide to download and install backup exec 2010 r2. Pushinstalling backup exec to remote computers if you install backup exec through terminal services and the installation media is on a shared drive network share you must use a unc path. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install. Another version of the backup exec remote agent for windows systems is installed on this computer. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the. Backup exec remote agent for windows servers service fails to. A typical installation creates a default sql 2005 sp3 express instance named bkupexec in c. After copying vcredist folder and placing it next to raws32, installation completed without any errors. You can only install the backup exec agent for windows on server. Open backup exec and click on the backup exec button. So install the 2012 sp1 instead, or just rely on vhd image backup, which will work without regard to the os. In addition, backup execs family of agents and options offer features for.
Pushinstall backup exec to remote computers through terminal services and. Some services stop automatically if they are not in use by other services or programs. Use windows server backup to back up exchange microsoft docs. Technical supports primary role is to respond to specific queries about product features. Manual install and symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems. Aug 03, 20 a while back i posted about service pack 2 for backup exec 2012 and service pack 3 for backup exec 2010 being in beta. The remote agent for windows servers raws has been renamed to agent for windows aws in backup exec 15 and above. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. If you do go this route, dpm 2012 r2 silently dropped server 2003 and server 2008 support. Trying to install symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems on a windows 7 pc. I have the bu exec remote agent installed on server2. Backup exec 11d and above creates an installation log in c.
Idc, worldwide diskbased data protection and recovery 20122016. For more information, please refer to the related documents section of this article. From here, are global settings for the application such as connecting to a remote backup exec server, installation and licensing, and select install agents and backup exec servers on other servers. Veritas backup exec remote agent for windows servers. Microsoft data deduplicationenabled volumes backs up and restores data in nondeduplicated data. Microsoft system clr types for sql server 2012 is included in endpoint setup. If the backup succeeds, you will have an exception unable to initialize remote agent, but the backup will still be viable. From here, are global settings for the application such as connecting to a remote backup exec server, installation and licensing, and select install agents and. Kindly try manual installation of the backup exec agent on the failing machine.
How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. Solved backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows symantec. Once you receive the licence call symantec customer care on the below details tell them you want to downgrade your 2010 licence to 12. Check whether the path to the executable for the backup exec remote agent service is shown correctly 1. Command line switches for silent mode installation of backup exec.
The backup exec server service on local computer started and then stopped. Microsoft data deduplicationenabled volumes backs up and restores data in non. Pushinstalling backup exec to remote computers symantec. Today backup exec supports the backup exec server installation on 64bit operating systems only. Backup exec 2012 remote agent starts and stops vox. Back up event viewer folder using backup exec without installing the remote agent. Cannot uninstall backup exec 2012 from windows server 2012. Bu exec is located on server1 and the tape drive is connected to server2. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows. In backup exec 15 and above, it is possible to install the agent for.
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