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. Previous additions for backup exec 2012 service pack 2. To install veeam agent for microsoft windows, you must accept the license agreements select the i agree to the veeam end. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server. The agent for lotus domino has reached endoflife in backup exec 16. Backup exec has been a pain in the fucking ass for years and years and years. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start.
How to install backup exec sql remote agent solutions. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft exchange server. Find answers to how do i manually uninstall the backup exec remote agent. Installing backup agent on windows manually server. Error installing symantec backup exec remote agent locally. In this post, well discuss the steps to take system state backup in windows server 2012 r2. On the backup exec interface, select the drop down from. Symantec backup exec agent for db2 on windows servers. I request that qnap provide a supported remote agent for linux ralus for symantecs backup exec. However it supports backup exec agent on windows 2012 server. Another version of the backup exec remote agent for windows systems is installed on this computer. Installing backup exec 2010 remote agent on windows 10.
Symantec backup exec agent for lotus domino server. When you install backup exec on an rodc computer you must select a remote sql instance for the backup exec database. Backup exec 2012 remote agent starts and stops vox. Back up windows machines by using the azure backup mars agent. How to install windows server backup on 2012 and 2008 ba. 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. Switch to the processes tab, and sort by image name from az. Symantec backup exec 15 after windows updates was unable. The backup exec software included on the backup exec 3600 appliance is based upon backup exec 2012. Jul 10, 2012 installed 2012, the report said it went fine. This process will replace any missing or corrupted files and registry keys and a complete reconfiguration. Symantec backup exec remote agent can be installed via group policy as. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. One is running exchange 2010, the other is a hyperv host running a few vms.
Ralus is a remote agent installation, simply linux client of backup exec that can be retrieved from backup exec installation dvd in linuxunixmac folder. Go to the windows services console start run services. Symantec backup exec agent installation fails with error. Downloaded and installed backup exec 2014 onto the media server and then went to one of our servers to update the agent for windows. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows. Media servers cannot completely protect remote windowsbased servers or workstations unless the backup exec remote agent is installed and running on each remote windowsbased server or workstation to be protected. Cannot uninstall backup exec 2012 from windows ser. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Backup exec has an expansive portfolio of highpowered agents and options to scale and grow your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environment. Uninstall the remote agent before continuing with the installation. How to push out the backup exec 20 agent to a new server youtube.
Symantec customers click here to learn about your new portal experience. Choose the menu option installation, and then expand backup exec agent for windows. Backup exec error 1603 when installing a remote agent. I have the correct license for the exchange agent installed on the media server, and i installed exchange management tools on the media server. Which we have configured and also how to check if is showing in applications tab that agent or veritas is installed read more. This comes with 1 or 3 years of software maintenance included. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove symantec backup exec 2012. Hello, today we have a backup exec 2014 installation on a physical server for tape backup. Navigate the list of applications until you find symantec backup exec remote agent for windows or simply activate the search feature and type in symantec backup exec remote agent for windows. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows version 14. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft sharepoint. 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.
Unfortunately the installer for 2012 and 2012 sp1a did not block the install on windows 2012 even though it is unsupported. I think symantec will be releasing its beta version maybe in the start of next year 2014. This guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. The sql and other windows agents work but i cannot backup the exchange 2010 server running windows server2008 r2. How to push out the windows agent to a server in symantec. Error 1603 when installing or updating the remote agent for. Microsoft also licensed and incorporated backup exec s backup engine into windows nt, the server version of windows. Includes factory installed backup exec 2010 media server with deduplication including the licensing for continuous protection server and connectivity to a single tape drive, and licenses for backing up 2 windows file server agents. I had a problem with taking virtual machine snapshot backups using symantec backup exec 2012. In backup exec 2012 and above, it is possible to install the agent for windows locally with a graphical user interface gui. A backup exec server can be installed on a vmware or hyperv virtual machine that is running a supported microsoft windows operating system.
Backup exec 16 does not support a push installation of the agent for mac. On the hyperv the agent has been running till it lost its trust to the backup exec server dont know why. I had to install the remote agent locally on the new server from a command prompt. Aug 20, 2012 windows defender is included free in windows 7 and vista and available as a download for users still running windows xp. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers installing updates. Symantec backup exec 15 agent for applications and databases basic maintenance renewal 1 year 1 server symantec buying programs business pack win. Hi, i cannot install remote or local remote agent for windows on two win 2008 r2 servers. The vendor supplying the storage server appliance provides a software plugin, which is installed on each backup exec server and remote agent for windows with direct access that is attached to the openstorage server. Only folder raws32 was originally copied to the target server. Backup application process crashes in windows server 2012. Learn how backup exec agents and options extend platform and feature support for your nonprofits or charitys. Backupassist uses a full suite of features to backup, restore and recover windows servers, hyperv servers, exchange servers, sql servers and virtual machines. Backup exec and veeam agent for windows on the same server.
Currently there are 2 domain controllers virtualized, i wonder if is acceptable idea to install windows on it configured as aditional domain controller like the idea to move at least one dc out of the virtual infraestructure and then install veeam backup. Fixes an issue in which backup fails on a server in windows server 2012 r2 or windows server 2012. It is safe to leave the default location untouched. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont. Symantec veritas backup exec helps you migrate to cloud, gives you immediate protection for windows server 2016 and hyperv 2016, and enables time, cost and resource savings across your entire infrastructure. Repairing backup exec if you have missing or corrupted backup exec files or registry keys on the local media server, run the repair option. However, backup exec continues to protect 32bit windows physical and virtual machines which have the backup exec windows remote agent installed. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4. How do i manually uninstall the backup exec remote agent. Symantec does not support backup exec 2012 on windows 2012 server.
Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. I have problem with backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows beremote. Symantec backup exec agent for microsoft sql server. 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. Backup exec, i also have installed the latest hotfixes related to v. Data loss can occur if the remote agent is not running while backing up remote windowsbased. Symantec backup exec agent for oracle on windows or linux servers. It is the last fucking backup software i would ever recommend these days, and its still the fucking industry standard. Professor robert mcmillen shows you how to install backup exec version 20. How to push out the backup exec 16 agent to a server youtube. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product that supports virtual, physical and cloud platforms. Manually uninstall backup exec agent for windows raws technology corner. Map a drive letter to the backup exec servers remote agent directory using the following path.
Installation veritas backup exec administrators guide. If it exists on your system the symantec backup exec remote agent for windows program will be found very quickly. It does this by using a range of backup technologies and restore tools, as well as integration with windows server features such as vss. We have an older windows server 2000 that runs our voicemail software. How to take system state backup in windows server 2012 r2.
Aug 25, 2019 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 backup exec 2010. Ensure x show processes from all users is selected. Install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows 2012 server. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. Manually uninstall backup exec agent for windows 1. Remote installation or local of the backup exec agent fails. Backup exec 2012 software compatibility list scl created on may 07, 2014. Powered by symantec vray technology, backup exec 2012 restores entire servers, critical microsoft applications, and vmware or microsoft. Trying to install symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems on a windows 7 pc. Powervault dl backup to disk appliance powered by symantec.
Click on the round backup exec button which is located to the left of the home tab. 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. Perform a local installation of the backup exec remote agent by copying the raws and. This article explains how to back up windows machines by using the azure backup service and the microsoft azure recovery services mars agent. This article explains how to install window server backup 2012 and 2008. I have a media server, windows server 2008 sp2 running backup exec 2010 r2. An alternate or new media server is attempting to backup a remote computer where no trust is established.
It also lets you install, update, or uninstall software on your managed computers. To install veeam agent for microsoft windows download the veeam agent for microsoft windows setup archive from this veeam webpage, and save the downloaded archive on the computer where you plan to install the product doubleclick the downloaded setup archive. Manual install and symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems. Installing veeam agent for microsoft windows veeam agent.
After automatic start or manual remote agent service starts and stops immediately. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers. Unfortunately, you may meet up some symantec backup exec issues during its using. Just as, until now you have already installed the windows server backup feature, now we will move forward from there. Jan 19, 2016 so, to overcome all the outages incurred because of accidental deletion or corruption of data, backup is required. Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with basic.
Silent command line installation to be performed on each remote machine. Solved backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows symantec. If it is installed on your pc the veritas backup exec remote agent for windows app will be found automatically. By supported, i mean that the agent uses symantecs apis if possible and that it tested and bug fixes provided for latest versions of backup exec, in perpetuity. 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. Using a command script to install the remote agent and aofo. The windows agent monitors local services and reports any issues. An ssl trust will need to be established after a manual installation of the agent for windows. 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. Duplicating backup sets or a job history manually running a test run job manually. Using a command script to install the agent for windows. Symantec white paper symantec backup exec 3600 appliance.
When you find the program symantec backup exec tm 2012, click it, and then do one of the following. Symantec backup exec agent installation fails with error setup. Symantec backup exec 15 agent for applications and. The backup exec agent for windows provides highperformance data protection for remote windows servers that includes. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. Request for backup exec agent qnap nas community forum. 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. Powervault dl backup to disk appliance, powered by symantec backup exec 2010 is available in the following options. Duplicating backup sets or a job history manually running a. 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. Symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers quick installation guide description. Installing and uninstalling the 64bit remote agent and advanced.
Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. I got a retired server from a esxi cluster, it has two xeon x5355, 16 gb ram and about 1tb storage 15k rpm sas disks. Symantec enterprise security learn about the latest support portal enhancements learn about the latest support portal enhancements learn about the latest support portal enhancements learn about the latest support portal enhancements. Hello, today we have a backup exec 2014installation on a physical server for tape backup. So, how to completely uninstall, say, symantec backup exec. Microsoft sql server express edition components installed with backup exec. Professor robert mcmillen shows you how to push out the backup exec 20 agent to a new. Installing backup exec 15 on a windows server 2012 r2 system takes around 30 minutes. By default, the agents directory is located at the following path. Search for or scroll down the list of microsoft windows updates to find update for. After copying vcredist folder and placing it next to raws32, installation completed without any errors. Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure backup.
Veritas backup exec remote agent for windows version 20. Agent for windows systems is installed on the remote system. Author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to push out the windows agent to a server in backup exec 2012. A green plus sign will appear when you are holding it over the screen. Open the backup exec 2012 or above console on the media server. Install backup exec clientremote agent on linux dba010. Windows small business server 2003 3264bit windows small business server 2008 3264bit. Windows storage server 2008 the operating system included on the backup exec 3600 appliance. 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. Go to installation and licensing select install agents and backup exec servers on other servers. Local manual installation to be performed on each remote machine. Jul 14, 2008 symantec backup exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous filedata protection. Thank whatever god you believe in that backup tapes are on their fucking way out. 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.
Click the remove or changeremove tab to the right of the program. To use a command script to install the remote agent and aofo map a drive letter to the agents directory of a backup exec media server. Learn how backup exec agents and options extend platform and feature support for your nonprofits or charitys backup exec environments. Install backup exec remote agent manually queensland. Problem running symantec backup exec 15 after windows updates and a restart was unable to connect to the bedb database. Before you can use msp ncentral to monitor and manage computers at a customers site, you need to install the agent. System state backup would result in taking backup of all the objects of active directory. 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. Manual installation of the remote agent for windows systems raws works fine, but when attempting to install or upgrade it. Backup application process crashes in windows server 2012 r2 or windows server 2012. Methods for installing the agent for windows veritas backup exec. If your client is 32bit, copy raws32 folder instead. In backup exec 15 and above, it is possible to install the agent for. However, you can install the backup agent to another directory if, for example, you do not have enough free space on disk c.
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