The current version is 4. I am not sure about cost but you should be ok. I just did this very thing today. Our Win2K3 DCs run the 8. I too had a difficult time with Veritas's KB, so I had to test this in a lab first to confirm it would actually work. Lab tests aside, it's still a nail-biting experience upgrading production domain controllers when you can't get an official word on support from your vendor.
I hate the Veritas site. JITB, Veritas supports remote agents one version back not two , but I don't think you can use a newer remote agent and an older media server. You'll be able to backup W2K3 files through default shares and system state with the 8. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic. As far as I can tell it works. I've been using it to backup a few servers. You may be able to attach and backup user data, but to get Disaster Recovery type backups, you'll need to upgrade to v9.
Update: After applying the patch, I can no longer backup anything on any remote server. So beware the patch. Also, Veritas claims no support or compatability for 8.
Anybody know how can I upgrade my 8. Veritas will only sell you v9. Ratings: 1 0. Product s : Backup Exec. Problem This article provides instructions for installing the Backup Exec Agent for Windows on a remote machine. Select Add from the ribbon menu - select Microsoft Windows computer - click Next.
Select 'Allow Backup Exec to establish a trust with the servers. Note: 'Restart the remote computer automatically after installing the Veritas Backup Exec Agent for Windows when a restart is required' should only be selected if down time has been planned or is not problematic for the target server s.
Click Install to begin setup. Click Finish to complete the installation.. Click on the round Backup Exec button which is located to the left of the Home tab. Note: The box Save the server list for future remote install sessions enables the names of all of the remote computers and their credentials to be added automatically the next time Backup Exec or any of its options need to be installed to these remote computers.
Enter the Remote computer credentials type the user name and password of an account that has administrative rights on the server. Click Next. Enter the Remote Install Credentials type the user name and password of the account that has administrative rights on the servers.
The destination location for Remote Agent install files can be changed under the Destination Folder section if required. On the Remote Agent Publishing screen: Check the box which says 'Enable remote agent to publish the IP address and name of the remote computer and the version of the Remote Agent to media server'. Click Next when the screen shows Ready to install the Agent for Windows beside the server name s.
Click Install to begin the installation. Wait for the installation to complete and click Finish. An SSL trust relationship will need to be established after a manual installation of the Agent for Windows. This is explained in the following article: How to establish trust for remote servers in Backup Exec 15 and above Click here to go back to the top of this article.
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