Pst files on a server that runs windows server 2012 r2 or windows server 2012. Symantec backup exec agent installation fails with error setup. Powered by symantec vray technology, backup exec 2012 restores entire servers, critical microsoft applications, and vmware or microsoft. With its clientserver design, backup exec provides backup and restore. Install backup exec remote agent manually queensland. It also lets you install, update, or uninstall software on your managed computers. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos.
Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with basic. How to install windows server backup on 2012 and 2008 ba. Install backup exec clientremote agent on linux dba010. About installing the remote agent for windows systems. Installing the agent for windows in an active directory network using a command prompt to install the agent for windows on a remote. Hello i have problem with backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows beremote. Both the core backup exec software, as well as the agent software required to protect physical servers, are included in the backup exec 3600 appliance. I had to install the remote agent locally on the new server from a command prompt. Thats an entire year for oems and partners to test windows 2012. The server needs to be added if it is not listed in the servers list under backup and restore tab open backup exec 2012 console go to backup and restore tab.
Jul 14, 2008 symantec backup exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous filedata protection. Installing backup agent on windows manually server. The powervault dl appliance powered by symantec backup exec 2012 continuously protects microsoft exchange and file data by backing up changes to the disk as they occur. Click on the backup exec button in the upper left corner. Backup exec 2010 sp3 and windows 2012 r2 support vox. The only thing is that the server it was on is still completely dysfunctional, cant back it up, cant install an agent. This article explains how to install window server backup 2012 and 2008.
Assume that you have a file that contains lots of extents such as microsoft outlook. 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. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server this guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. Backup exec 2014 agent did not install and finished with rollback. Installing and uninstalling the 64bit remote agent and advanced. Installing additional agents and features to the local backup exec server. This guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. Push or local installation of the remote agent for windows servers raws fails with. See if a standard windows backup can succesfully backup system state. Backupassist uses a full suite of features to backup, restore and recover windows servers, hyperv servers, exchange servers, sql servers and virtual machines. Backup remote agent backup exec 2014 installation failing. However, the agent for windows can be installed on.
About a manual disaster recovery of a local windows computer. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. Manual disaster recovery of a remote backup exec server or remote agent on a windows computer this procedure restores the computers operating system to a predisaster state. Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with basic support symantec backup exec 2012 is one integrated product that protects virtual and physical environments, simplifies both backup and disaster recovery, and offers unmatched recovery capabilities. Aug 20, 2012 retry backup job in backup exec 2010 experts exchange, we are currently running backup exec 2010 and sometimes there a complete reinstall of backup exec, as well as a repair beforehand, creating new. Backup exec 2012 remote agent starts and stops vox. Includes factory installed backup exec 2010 media server including the licensing for continuous protection server and connectivity to a single tape drive and licenses for backing up 2 windows file server agents. If your client is 32bit, copy raws32 folder instead. Powervault dl backup to disk appliance, powered by symantec backup exec 2010 is available in the following options. Installing backup exec by using the installation wizard. We have managed to install the backup exec 15 agent on all of our server but have an issue with one. Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with basic support. On the hyperv the agent has been running till it lost its trust to the backup exec server dont know why.
It is safe to leave the default location untouched. 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. Go to the windows services console start run services. Symantec backup exec agent for oracle on windows or linux servers. On the throttling tab, select enable internet bandwidth usage throttling for backup operations. Windows 2012 beta builds as early as sept 2011, rtm available in aug 2012, and general release in sept 2012. This zip file includes installation files for backup exec server, administration console, agent for windows aws and simplified recovery disk sdr creation wizard. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. 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. Now try to backup the whole system backup from be 2012 using this remote agent. An ssl trust will need to be established after a manual installation of the agent for windows.
Backup exec error 1603 when installing a remote agent. Network throttling for backups is available on windows server 2012 and later, and on windows 8 and later. Versions of backup exec 2014 and higher only provides support as the remote agent for linux servers. Symantec backup exec 2012 agent for windows essential support renewal 3 years sign in to comment. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 program and. Click on the round backup exec button which is located to the left of the home tab. To install windows server backup on windows server 2012. Jan 19, 2016 backup repository configurations on local and remote microsoft servers, linux servers, networkattached storage and deduplication appliances. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows. Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure backup. Symantec backup exec agent for db2 on windows servers. Only folder raws32 was originally copied to the target server. Powervault dl backup to disk appliance powered by symantec.
Manual install and symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems. Backup exec 2012 is supported in a xenserver vm environment. 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. There were significant background differences between windows 2012 and windows 2012 r2, as such you will need backup exec 2014.
Aug 25, 2019 remote agent installs symantec backup exec back up. Author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to push out the windows agent to a server in backup exec 2012. Hi, i cannot install remote or local remote agent for windows on two win 2008 r2 servers. This solution enables organizations to protect their heterogeneous environments from a single management console and minimize business. To perform a local command line installation of the symantec backup exec tm remote agent for windows servers 32bit raws or the advanced open file option aofo on a remote server, is to copy the remote agent installation folder raws32 for 32 bit os from the media server to the. Mar 24, 2015 we happened to upgrade our symantec backup exec 2010r3 to symantec backup exec 2014 recently. 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. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. Symantec backup exec server 2010 configuring on windows. If uninstallation of symantec backup exec remote agent 2014 fails, you can do it manually as below. Please contact your broadcom contact to get immediate assistance. Symantec backup exec 2012 agent for windows essential. Backup exec and veeam agent for windows on the same server.
Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with. Professor robert mcmillen shows you how to push out the backup exec 20 agent to a new server. Technical supports primary role is to respond to specific queries about product features. On the next screen, choose the installation directory for the backup agent. Install the remote agent from the backup exec installation media by taking the media to the computer and running the backup exec installation program. Installation veritas backup exec administrators guide. Click on the desired method to see the installation instructions for the agent for windows systems aws automated push installation to be. This should work as be 2012 is backward compatible with be 2010 r3 remote agent. Installing backup agent on windows manually server backup.
But after exploring a bit, it looked an animal that could be tamed. See installing additional backup exec options to the local media server. Not only does this improve overall data protection, but it also reduces administrative complexity by eliminating the need for full, incremental or differential backups for. In windows server 20082008 r2, you can use the service by right clicking on it and selecting the start command from the shortcut menu. Remote installation or local of the backup exec agent fails. Lets you install the backup exec remote agent on microsoft windows 2008 and you may need to manually install, push install of a backup exec remote agent hangs at 50% without a status to be manually canceled from an inplace upgrade installed. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft sharepoint.
Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 program and options. How to perform a manual disaster recovery in backup exec. Operating systems should be running the latest service packs. Backup exec 11d and above creates an installation log in c. If you installed the trial version or the not for resale nfr edition of backup exec, you can install. Jul 10, 2012 backup exec 2010 had an addon option called desktop laptop option hence forth called dlo.
See for the latest video on backup exec 2012 version. However, you can install the backup agent to another directory if, for example, you do not have enough free space on disk c. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft exchange server. Backup exec 2012 deploying remote agents to servers. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. Symantec backup exec server 2010 configuring on windows server 2008 r2. Oct 12, 2010 symantec backup exec server 2010 configuring on windows server 2008 r2 part 1 nexstara. Keeping backup exec 2012 up to date with liveupdate spiceworks.
This agent optimizes data transfers for 32bit and 64bit remote windows. It also restores the data files, except for those that a backup exec agent protects, such as the agent for microsoft exchange server. Symantec backup exec 2012 install failed with error code 1603. The backup exec software included on the backup exec 3600 appliance is based upon backup exec 2012. How to install the remote agent and advanced open file option in an active directory network. Hyperv backup using symantec backup exec 2012 top articles, videos, guides. To install windows server backup, you need to have backup operator or administrator access. Choose the menu option installation, and then expand backup exec agent for windows. Backup exec 2012 server operating system compatibility windows operating system compatibility note. To ensure that we meet these standards, we are adjusting the time frame for the availability of the backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 and backup exec 2012 sp2 beta software to may.
The server needs to be added if it is not listed in the servers list under backup and restore tab open backup exec 2012 console go to backup. Solved backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows symantec. 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. Backup exec remote agent for windows systems raws and be vss provider in 2010, 2010 r2. Backup exec database agents are only supported on the microsoft windows.
Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows install error vox. Hello, today we have a backup exec 2014 installation on a physical server for tape backup. Backupexec 2012 was released around march 2012, a full 6 months after microsofts release date. Before you can use msp ncentral to monitor and manage computers at a customers site, you need to install the agent. Additional application support you can use backup exec with microsoft windows. How do i manually uninstall the backup exec remote agent. Installing backup exec using the command line silent mode about the. We have 1 symantec backup exec 11d manual available for free pdf download. Vmware backup using symantec backup exec 2012 top articles. After a manual remote agent for windows install it is necessary to establish a trust with the backup exec media server. How to push out the windows agent to a server in symantec. Backup application process crashes in windows server 2012. Installing additional backup exec options to the local.
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. Go to installation and licensing select install agents and backup exec servers on other servers. This agent optimizes data transfers for 32bit and 64bit remote windows servers with network data management protocol ndmp technology that also provides sourcelevel. 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. Open the backup exec 2012 or above console on the media server. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft sql server. No, i didnt solve it completely yet, but within one hour ive manually removed all the agents, reinstalled 15 from scratch on a different server, and have new backup jobs running. With that installed for 2010, you cannot upgrade to 2012 unless you remove it. Although the gui was quite straight forward with the older one, the new ones gui looked quite confusing at the start. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers.
One is running exchange 2010, the other is a hyperv host running a few vms. On the hyperv the agent has been running till it lost its trust to the backup exec. Keeping backup exec 2012 up to date with liveupdate. Discount on symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with essential support and get fast shipping on best promotion today. Convert windows server backup to virtual machine symantec backup exec 2012 backup options online backup exec agent manual uninstall evaluated lots buy. Installing a trial version of backup exec agents and options 114. Powered by symantec vray technology, backup exec 2012. Backup exec 2012 was the last version to support the unix os. The windows agent monitors local services and reports any issues. Symantec backup exec 11d manuals manuals and user guides for symantec backup exec 11d. Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with essential support symantec backup exec 2012 is one integrated product that protects virtual and physical environments, simplifies both backup. Installing backup exec 2010 remote agent on windows 10. That no longer exists in 2012, cause it is its own product now.
If you install backup exec through terminal services and the installation media is on a shared drive network share you must install using a unc path. Today backup exec supports the backup exec server installation on 64bit operating systems only. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent. Symantec backup exec 2012 is one integrated product that protects virtual and physical environments, simplifies both backup and disaster recovery, and offers unmatched recovery capabilities. Backup exec 2012 small business edition and backup exec quickstart edition are compatible with all supported windows operating systems listed below.
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. How to push out the backup exec 20 agent to a new server. When you try to back up the server by using a backup application that uses the native backup apis, the application process crashes, and the backup. Ralus is a remote agent installation, simply linux client of backup exec that can be retrieved from backup exec installation dvd in linuxunixmac folder. It does this by using a range of backup technologies and restore tools, as well as integration with windows. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows.
The backup exec agent for windows provides highperformance data protection for remote windows servers that includes open file protection and simplified disaster recovery. To perform a local command line installation of the symantec backup exec tm remote agent for windows servers 32bit raws or the advanced open file option aofo on a remote server, is to copy the remote agent installation. When you install backup exec on an rodc computer you must select a remote sql instance for the backup exec database. Installing the remote agent and the advanced open file option to a remote computer in the backup selections list. Ralus is an additionally purchased option and is enabled by installing the ralus serial numbers on the backup exec media server. After copying vcredist folder and placing it next to raws32, installation.
517 1303 354 168 834 1374 1584 1356 1272 1043 485 1165 1456 249 1231 213 1157 909 406 596 435 1663 920 928 326 1548 1521 657 1300 1275 1264 98 1315 885 126 841 1256 1319