Unfortunately the installer for 2012 and 2012 sp1a did not block the install on windows 2012 even though it is unsupported. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. To install a trial version of backup exec agents and options on the tools menu, click install options and license keys on this media server click next select the agents or options you want to evaluate. 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. Backup exec for windows servers hotfix and service pack. 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 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous filedata protection. Figure 6 this will start the installation wizard, which provides guidance through the installation process. The windows agent monitors local services and reports any issues. I think symantec will be releasing its beta version maybe in the start of next year 2014. When installing server backup manager on windows 2003, the installer fails if the proper. I am running hyperv on my server and would like to install that agent, but i dont seem to have that option. It will work with backup exec 2012 sp1, windows 2012 does have a whinge during install but you can click through the warnings. Technical supports primary role is to respond to specific queries about product features. This installation guide outlines steps on how to install hotfixes and service. Powered by symantec vray technology, backup exec 2012 restores entire servers, critical microsoft applications, and vmware or microsoft. 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. Network throttling for backups is available on windows server 2012 and later, and on windows 8 and later. This agent optimizes data transfers for 32bit and 64bit remote windows servers with network data management protocol ndmp technology that also provides sourcelevel.
To install the 64bit remote agent and advanced open file option using a. Backupassist leverages and improves upon the windows server backup engine for some imaging backup features, but since wsb doesnt come installed on server 2012 and 2008 by default, that means youll need to install it to make full use of backupasssist. Figure 5 select install products to move to the installation selection screen and select to install backup exec. Backup repository configurations on local and remote microsoft servers, linux servers, networkattached storage and deduplication appliances. That no longer exists in 2012, cause it is its own product now. To pushinstall backup exec options to windows vistaserver 20087server 2012 computers thatdonotbelongtoadomain,do one of the following. 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. Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure backup. Silent command line installation to be performed on each remote machine. Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure.
System requirements backup agent for windows server. Make sure that the administrator account on the computer from which you pushinstall the agent or option is also defined on the destination computer disable user access. Jul 14, 2008 symantec backup exec 12 allows complete system recovery and concentrates on continuous filedata protection. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows. Aug 25, 2019 remote agent installs symantec backup exec backup. Push install the remote agent to all servers from the backup exec button. Go to the windows services console start run services. Backup exec 2012 deploying remote agents to servers. In backup exec 15 and above, it is possible to install the agent for. Using a command script to install the agent for windows. Now, go to the backup exec console and expand the macintosh systems under favorite resources of backup selections. An ssl trust will need to be established after a manual installation of the agent for windows.
This solution enables organizations to protect their heterogeneous environments from a single management console and minimize business. However it supports backup exec agent on windows 2012 server. Manual install backup exec 2012 remote agent how to perform an automated or manual uninstall of the backup exec remote agent for windows systems raws and be vss provider in 2010, 2010 r2. Lists options to install backup exec or backup exec agent for windows. Ralus is an additionally purchased option and is enabled by installing the ralus serial numbers on the backup exec media server. Local manual installation to be performed on each remote machine. How to take system state backup in windows server 2012 r2. In backup exec 2012 and above, it is possible to install the agent for windows locally with a graphical user interface gui. The sql and other windows agents work but i cannot backup the exchange 2010 server running windows server2008 r2. Map a drive letter to the backup exec tm for windows servers. With that installed for 2010, you cannot upgrade to 2012 unless you remove it.
Installing and uninstalling the 64bit remote agent and advanced. Install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows 2012 server. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start. On the next screen, choose the installation directory for the backup agent.
On the remote install remote server section perform one of the following to add remote servers. Remote installation or local of the backup exec agent fails. Hi, i followed all the steps but the agent is unable to advertise to the symantec backup exec 2010 media server version. 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. You can also schedule a system state backup by selecting an option of backup schedule. Go to top of upgrade and rolling upgrade compatibility. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which. On the throttling tab, select enable internet bandwidth usage throttling for backup operations. On the hyperv the agent has been running till it lost its trust to the backup exec server dont know why. Backup exec and veeam agent for windows on the same server. Choose the menu option installation, and then expand backup exec agent for windows. We have managed to install the backup exec 15 agent on all of our server but have an issue with one. This agent optimizes data transfers for 32bit and 64bit remote windows servers with network data management protocol ndmp technology that also provides sourcelevel compression and distributed processing at the client. To upgrade versions of backup exec prior to backup exec 2010 r3 to backup exec 15, you must first upgrade to backup exec 2010 r3 sp4 2012 sp42014.
Only folder raws32 was originally copied to the target server. Solved backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows symantec. 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. On backup options console, scheduled backup options is disabled because this option is only available when scheduled backup is configured and the. 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. Nov 14, 20 i had to install the remote agent locally on the new server from a command prompt. This guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. Install backup exec remote agent workgroup bittorrenttrade.
Installing additional agents and features to the local backup exec server. To push install backup exec options to windows vistaserver 20087server 2012 computers thatdonotbelongtoadomain,do one of the following. Operating systems should be running the latest service packs. Symantec backup exec agent installation fails with error setup. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. I have a media server, windows server 2008 sp2 running backup exec 2010 r2. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. On windows server backup console, click on backup once for starting the backup process. Go to the tools option provided by the server manager, leftclick on it and scroll down to the windows server backup option. One thing though, install sql express 2008r2 or later first so that bexec doesnt drag in 2005 which causes headaches and crashes with win2012. Hi, i cannot install remote or local remote agent for windows on two win 2008 r2 servers. I am trying to install the it is possible that updates have been made to right now, please try again later.
Author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to install backup exec 2012 program and options. Click on new, create a logon account for mac system with the server admin username and password. Open the backup exec 2012 or above console on the media server. Hello, today we have a backup exec 2014installation on a physical server for tape backup.
How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server. Install backup exec remote agent manually queensland. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. It also lets you install, update, or uninstall software on your managed computers. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4.
However, you can install the backup agent to another directory if, for example, you do not have enough free space on disk c. By default, the agents directory is located at the following path. Select install based on a role of functionality and click on. Rightclick windows remote agents and select add remote computer. This article describes unattended installation of acronis cyber backup 12. When you install backup exec on an rodc computer you must select a remote sql instance for the backup exec database. In the righthand menu, click on manage add roles and functionalities. Instalar o backup exec remote agent microsoft windows. This topic contains 0 replies, has 1 voice, and was last updated by anonymous 5 months, 3 weeks ago. I can install remote agent to workgroup server but cant see it in the console to do jobs. Cannot uninstall backup exec 2012 from windows ser. Note that the installer does not prompt you to install the correct. Using a command script to install the remote agent and aofo. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows install error vox.
Backup exec error 1603 when installing a remote agent. To upgrade versions of backup exec prior to backup exec 2010 r3 to backup exec 15, you must first upgrade to backup exec 2010 r3 sp42012 sp42014. Veritas does not guarantee the accuracy backup exec 2012 manual agent install went wrong in the install process and im rolling back. Make sure that the administrator account on the computer from which you push install the agent or option is also defined on the destination computer disable user access. How to install the remote agent for macintosh servers rams. Symantecbackupexec2012 sp2 administrators guide addendum. Follow these steps to install the remote agent for linux and unix servers on red hat linux. 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. The backup exec agent for windows provides highperformance data protection for remote windows servers that includes open file protection and simplified. After copying vcredist folder and placing it next to raws32, installation completed without any errors. See if a standard windows backup can succesfully backup system state. Symantec does not support backup exec 2012 on windows 2012 server. Now, i want to do some tests with the new veeam agent for windows on that server while the backup execinstallation remains on the server without disabling the jobs.
Installing backup agent on windows manually server. I have the correct license for the exchange agent installed on the media server, and i installed exchange management tools on the media server. Mar 16, 20 go to the tools option provided by the server manager, leftclick on it and scroll down to the windows server backup option. The agent also used with patch manager to communicate with the windows update server to request a lists of available updates for the device. Now try to backup the whole system backup from be 2012 using this remote agent. It is safe to leave the default location untouched. Jul 10, 2012 backup exec 2010 had an addon option called desktop laptop option hence forth called dlo. The backup exec agent for windows provides highperformance data protection for remote windows servers that includes open file protection and simplified disaster recovery. 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. Select the mac server and a prompt for logon credentials will show. Click on the backup exec button in the upper left corner.
Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. I had to install the remote agent locally on the new server from a command prompt. Installing a trial version of backup exec agents and options. How to install the agent for windows in an active directory network. Sep 16, 2016 i can install remote agent to workgroup server but cant see it in the console to do jobs. The windows server backup utility gives you the possibility to backup data from your server to a local disk ideally a second disk attached to your server or on a network share. 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. I am running hyperv on my server and would like to install that agent, but i. Oh yeah since backup exec 2010 r3 the product has gone to the dogs. In the local backup option you will get a few options like backup schedule, backup once, recover etc. In windows server 20082008 r2, you can use the service by right clicking on it and selecting the start command from the shortcut menu.
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. This should work as be 2012 is backward compatible with be 2010 r3 remote agent. Backup exec 2010 had an addon option called desktop laptop option hence forth called dlo. 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. One is running exchange 2010, the other is a hyperv host running a few vms. How to repair symantec backup exec 2012 install failed with. In this article we will create a onetime backup, so click on backup. We have an older windows server 2000 that runs our voicemail software. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent. Backup exec 2012 was the last version to support the unix os. Repair symantec backup exec remote agent error 1603 solved. How to install windows server backup on 2012 and 2008 ba. 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. Before you can use msp ncentral to monitor and manage computers at a customers site, you need to install the agent.