How does Backup Exec System Recovery Option integrate with Backup Exec?
In short, it doesn't. Backup Exec System Recovery Option is effectively a feature-reduced version of Backup Exec System Recovery Server Edition. It is installed separately to Backup Exec, and...
View ArticleHow do I get Backup Exec to transfer data across my SAN?
If you have a SAN (Storage Area Network), you may well have a significant amount of data. Backup Exec can only transfer backup data between servers over the LAN (Local Area Network), so how can you...
View ArticleHow much does Backup Exec cost?
Pricing for Backup Exec 12, its agents and options are listed below. Prices are in US dollars. Prices are manufacturers suggested retail price. Discounts may be available if you are part of a buying...
View ArticleUpgrading licenses for Backup Exec 12.5
Normally when you upgrade a Backup Exec installation, upgrades where the major version number does not change do not require a new license. Backup Exec 12.5 is an exception to this rule. If you already...
View ArticleCan I upgrade directly to Backup Exec 12.5?
What versions of Backup Exec can be upgraded directly to version 12.5? What are the implications? Versions of Backup Exec which can be upgraded directly to version 12.5 are: Backup Exec 11 Backup Exec...
View ArticleShould I use differential or incremental backups?
While not strictly a Backup Exec question, this gets asked a lot. So what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? For the purposes of simplicity, we’ll assume you are backing up files based on...
View ArticleWhat does online/offline media actually mean?
Media in Backup Exec can be marked as being in one of three locations: Online; Offline; In a vault (though multiple vaults can be defined). So how are online and offline media defined? Backup Exec uses...
View ArticleUnderstanding GRT Backup and Restore functionality in Symantec Backup Exec
The simplest way to understand the granular restore functionality is to go through a simple step-by-step description of the way this works in each case. The primary differences to take note of are the...
View ArticlePorts used by Backup Exec 11.x and above
Which TCP/UDP ports are used by Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11d and above (including CPS – Continuous Protection Server and DLO – Desktop & Laptop Option) and Backup Exec System Recovery...
View ArticleShould I use software or hardware encryption?
Backup Exec supports both hardware and software encryption for backups, but what’s the difference, and which should you choose? Hardware encryption is available only with backup devices that can do...
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