This agent data protection offering for backup exec customers and. Backup exec remote agent for windows server 2008 r2 64bit. Symantec backup exec for windows servers remote agent for linux or unix servers v. Symantec support of 3rd party manufacturer products. Dec 23, 2009 if you check the version of the remote agent on the remote server by going into the backup tab on the media server, selecting a server and then selecting properties. Whether that data resides on a windows file server, on. Symantec backup exec server 2010 configuring on windows server 2008 r2 part 1. Failed to install remote agent windows server 2008. Wanted to get some insight on setting up the below. Symantec backup exec for windows servers remote agent for. Whether that data resides on a windows file server, on a desktop, virtual.
This monitor returns the number of events when the backup exec remote agent for windows servers service. Windows 2008 r2 backup exec and failure occurred accessing the writer metadata workaround updated 9709 nothing tramples the joy of playing with a new operating system faster. The remote administrator console can be installed on any operating. Now i am trying to restore the system state but it wont restore. Symantec backup exec server 2010 install on windows.
Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Is symantec backup exec 11d compatible with server 2008. When selecting add a single server, under choose remote server enter the. Is there any way to put windows backup exec 12 remote agent onto a windows 2008 r2 server. I get a message back in backup exec that the current users doesnt have the rights to install. It was previously backing up to tape but is now backing up to disk. The existing backup exec registry keys do not have sufficient rightspermission. The symantec backup exec agent for windows provides support for online nondisruptive backup of windows operating systems. The remote agent also installs the remote agent utility command line applet.
When selecting add a single server, under choose remote server enter the remote server name and remote install credentials, type the user name and password of the account that has administrative rights on server. 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. Also windows 2008 r2 is partially supported with backup exec 12. There were two gpo policy folders that contained a corrupt objects. 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. Nov 05, 2009 symantec has finally released a hot fix for backupexec to add support for windows server 2008 r2, unfortunately this is only remote agent support and not media server support. Contents getting started backup exec server operating system compatibility agent operating system compatibility agent for applications and databases compatibility agent for vmware and hyperv compatibility backup exec upgrade compatibility. Need to restore from backup tape using symantec backup exec. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. It consultants discuss how to install symantec backup exec 2010 on windows server 2008 r2. Im sure however theres someone whos tried it who can give an. However, the agent for windows can be installed on.
Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems. If windows backup is meeting your need, then taht is likely the way to go. Every night when backups run my nagios warns me that cpu utilization is 96%. Select add from the ribbon menu select microsoft windows computer click next. Symantec backup exec for windows servers remote media agent. Symantec backup exec agent for lotus domino server. 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 disaster recovery. Today backup exec supports the backup exec server installation on 64bit operating systems only. Do i need to backup active directory off of each dc. Aug 19, 2009 windows 2008 r2 backup exec and failure occurred accessing the writer metadata workaround updated 9709 nothing tramples the joy of playing with a new operating system faster than finding out that your vendor is being a deadbeat and hasnt put out a compatible release yet. I will do a complete restore to make sure the backup really.
Backup exec 15 software compatibility list scl bechtle. Im purchasing new server windows server 2008 standard as second. I made it work by running the x64 install of the remote agent manually at the 2008 r2 server. I manage to intstall remote agent to windows server 2003 with no issue. 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.
Support and compatibility against win server 2008r2 and win. To back up microsoft exchange server 20, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2008 r2 sp1 64bit server or newer. The remote agent for windows servers raws has been renamed. I then applied the 16 msp updates and ran a backup successfully. Open the backup exec 2012 or above console on the media server. Support for the server core installation option of windows server 2008 r2 lets you install the backup exec remote agent for windows systems on the server core installation for backup and restore. If you check the version of the remote agent on the remote server by going into the backup tab on the media server, selecting a server and then selecting properties. I have a windows 2008 server up now and will try to install the backup exec 11d remote agent on it.
Cannot install backupexec remote agent on windows 2008 r2. Nearly every shop with backup exec that i know has failing backups and either cant. Find answers to backup exec 11d with windows 2008 server from the expert community at experts exchange. I have windows server enterprise 2003 and symantec backup exec 12 installed on it. To back up microsoft windows 2008 r2 hyperv files, symantec recommends that you use the symantec backup exec agent for microsoft hyperv to restore windows 2008 r2 cluster shared volumes, use normal restore procedures. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. It was previously on the server originally, but was uninstalled by management accidentally. Symantec backup exec for windows servers remote agent. Microsoft windows 2008 with hyperv and windows 2008 r2 with hyperv. Symantec backup exec server 2010 installing on windows. Go to installation and licensing select install agents and backup exec servers on other servers. Support for the server core installation option of windows server 2008 r2 lets you install the backup exec remote agent for windows systems on the server core installation for backup and restore operations.
How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. Symantec backup exec server 2010 install on windows server. Every night when backups run my nagios warns me that cpu utilization is 96% for. After installing sp4 make sure that you push install the remote agent to your remote windows 2008 r2 server and confirm that the version of beremote. The remote agent for linux servers ralus does not support red hat servers that have been. The 331998 patch has been applied to the media server prior to trying to install the remote agen to a windows 2008 r2 server. Get answers from your peers along with millions of it pros who visit spiceworks.
I will be deploying backup exec 2010 r3 to an environment with multiple windows server 2008 r2 domain controllers. Complete server restore using tape backup and symantec. This is seen when trying to push install, running setup local, or running setupaax64 from a command line. Apr 29, 20 backup exec 2010 offers comprehensive backup and recovery, which reduces the complexity of protecting your companys data.
I have x64 windows 2008 r2 domain controller running on a vm with symantec backup exec remote agent utility installed. Has anyone tried symantec backup exec 11d on windows 2008 server. Issues hardblock when attempting to install remote agent from cd. Installing backup exec 2010 r2 remote agent on a hyperv core. Im purchasing new server windows server 2008 standard as second server in the system. Backup exec remote agent for windows server 2008 r2.
If an agent or option is not listed in the tables below, it is supported on. How to push install the remote agent for windows servers. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows. You can only install the backup exec agent for windows on server core computers. The official answer on this is no as backupexec 12 is the first backup solution that is certified for windows server 2008.
Run the remote installation wizard from the backup exec server. The remote agent for windows servers raws has been renamed to agent for. Careful tho as im sure symantec would refuse to support this configuration. Backing up windows 2008 r2 cluster shared volumes symantec. During the install of the backup exec 2010 r2 remote agent on a hyperv core server 2008 r2, the installation will fail with class not registered exception from hresult. Installing backup exec 15 on a windows server 2012 r2 system takes around. I made it work by running the x64 install of the remote agent manually at the. Backup exec 16 software compatibility list scl veritas. This monitor returns the number of events when the backup exec remote agent for windows servers. Open the backup exec 15 or above console go to the backup and restore tab.
In future, they might release a hotfix for supporting remote backups of windows 2008 r2. Symantec backup exec for windows servers remote media agent for linux server v. Im sure however theres someone whos tried it who can give an idea of problems you might encounter if you were to use it on 2008, not that i would recommend it however, as you more than likely wouldnt have any support for it from symantec if anything went wrong. To back up microsoft windows 2008 r2 hyperv files, symantec recommends that you use the symantec backup exec agent for microsoft hyperv to restore windows 2008 r2 cluster shared volumes, use. Windows server 2008 backup exec fails on sysvol system. Backup exec 11d with windows 2008 server solutions. Symantec backup exec server 2010 configuring on windows. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft sharepoint. 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 remote agent for netware servers v. I have reinstalled windows server 2008 r2 and restored the file structure windows, program files, etc. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product designed for customers who have. If yes, would i need a be active directory agent license for each dc. Symantec has finally released a hot fix for backupexec to add support for windows server 2008 r2, unfortunately this is only remote agent support and not media server support.
Select allow backup exec to establish a trust with the servers. To back up microsoft exchange server 2010, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2008 sp2 64bit server or newer. The backup exec remote agent for windows systems remote agent must be installed on any remote exchange server that you want to back up. You can however run the backup exec 11d agent with no problems on a 2008 machine, it just picks it up as windows vista. In backup exec 15 and above, it is possible to install the agent for. Installing backup exec 2010 r2 remote agent on a hyperv. Hi expert, recently i installed symantec backup exec 2010 r3. The media server must have access to the exchange server. Difficult to push agent to the new servers as i do not want them to members of my domainad, but i have not explored this option. After working with symantec, we have discovered the corrupt object by enabling backup exec remote agent debugging. A license key for symantec backup exec microsoft exchange server agent exchange agent must be entered on the media server.
From the select the remote product under choose the product to install. I am not ruling out that there could very well be a corrupt file located in the sysvol, but the backup exec log isnt very detailed when it comes to system state\sysvol. Backup exec 11d with windows 2008 server solutions experts. Backup exec15 scl agent for windows 2003 and 2003 r2 has been added to retiring soon section. Requirements for using the exchange agent symantec backup exec. Backup exec does not support microsoft exchange management role scopes. Backup exec 2010 offers comprehensive backup and recovery, which reduces the complexity of protecting your companys data. How to get windows backup exec 12 remote agent onto a. How to push out the windows agent to a server in symantec backup. Backup exec 15 software compatibility list scl veritas. Windows server 208 r2 vm backing up to disk storage application. In addition, backup execs family of agents and options offer features for scaling. Sql server 2008 reporting services sql server 2008 r2 reporting services sql.
The current user does not have write access to the c. Its even backing up a couple of other servers through the remote agent. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. Click on the round backup exec button which is located to the left of the home tab. It appears that they backup fine with that using wbadmin. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft exchange server. Complete server restore using tape backup and symantec backup. Install the remote agent manually local installation 2. Sep 16, 2009 i decided to try using windows server backup on the two problem dcs. Symantec backup exec 12 and windows server 2008 solutions. Windows server 2008 backup exec fails on sysvol system state.
The backup exec remote agent for windows systems remote agent must be installed on any remote exchange server that you want to back. Nearly every shop with backup exec that i know has failing backups and either cant fix it or doesnt realize it this is not entirely symantec s fault, people need to monitor and manage all their critical systems nothing can just be ignored forever. Unable to installupgrade backup exec 2010 remote agent on. Symantec backup exec agent for oracle on windows or linux servers.
If it does work in any capacity, how much of it works. 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. Microsoft windows update monitoring windows 2008 r2 2012 ftp service. I am aware that version 12 is not supported on windows 2008 r2, in a media server role but all i want to do is backup the machines. Unable to installupgrade backup exec 2010 remote agent on a windows server 20082008 r2. Turn off user access control uac for windows 2008, vista or 7. Server was totally corrupted by a ransomeware virus. Backup exec 2014 software compatibility list scl veritas. Unable to installupgrade backup exec 2010 remote agent on a. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft sql server. Hi i just thought id better check before i start to purchase licences and upgrade etc, is backup exec 12.
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