In backup exec 15 and above, it is possible to install the agent for. Windowsinstaller856d92054aa348fbadd2ce6eff23ed9e to find out how to unins. Figure 2 select backup exec to start the installation wizard which provides guidance through the installation process. Aug 03, 20 a while back i posted about service pack 2 for backup exec 2012 and service pack 3 for backup exec 2010 being in beta. Nov 14, 20 i had to install the remote agent locally on the new server from a command prompt. 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. Backup remote agent backup exec 2014 installation failing. I get a message back in backup exec that the current users doesnt have the rights to install. Uninstall symantec backup exec 2014 remote agent for. Jul 10, 2012 backup exec 2010 had an addon option called desktop laptop option hence forth called dlo. We request you to periodically visit this article to receive the updates manually.
Backup exec 2012 sp3 is unable to see sharepoint 2010 installed on the same server for backing up. Part 1 of in place upgrade of backup exec 2010 to backup exec 2012 on a windows server 2008 r2 server. On the computers that run windows 2003, ensure that those computers have windows imaging component installed before you install backup exec 2014. Windows server 2012 hyperv 32bit x86 and 64bit x64 one install protects all guests. Although the gui was quite straight forward with the older one, the new ones gui. Installation and upgrade checklist report for nbups 8.
Backup exec 2010 had an addon option called desktop laptop option hence forth called dlo. Lists options to install backup exec or backup exec agent for windows. I had to install the remote agent locally on the new server from a command prompt. But after exploring a bit, it looked an animal that could be tamed.
One thing though, install sql express 2008r2 or later first so that bexec doesnt drag in 2005 which causes headaches and crashes with win2012. Oh yeah since backup exec 2010 r3 the product has gone to the dogs. For example, it can run silently with no user interface displayed, or it can display either a basic or complete user interface. Where support is shown for windows server 2012 datacenter it also means that the other editions of windows server 2012, windows storage server 2012, windows server 2012 r2, and windows storage. Microsoft data deduplicationenabled volumes backs up and restores data in nondeduplicated data. I use symantec backup exce 2014 on windows server 2012r2. Virtual dpm installation isnt for scaled up environments. Click on the backup exec button in the upper left corner. Dec, 2019 for example, microsoft sql server 2012 64bit. Veritas infoscale operations manager gives you a single, centralized management console for the infoscale products.
Backup exec 2010 in place upgrade to backup exec 2012. We happened to upgrade our symantec backup exec 2010r3 to symantec backup exec 2014 recently. The installation screen contains the following three options. Windows server 2012 hyperv 32bit x86 and 64bit x64 one install. Installation and upgrade checklist report for vcs 6. Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 16 servers. Versions of backup exec 2014 and higher only provides support as the. Backup exec 20102012 service packs released supertekboy. Installing backup exec 2010 r3 on server 2012 edugeek. Simplified disaster recovery support for windows server 2012 r2 and. Windows server 2008 r2 64bit x64 r2 enterprise, r2 free, r2 datacenter, r2 web server, r2 storage server, r2 server. For a completely silent install, run the following command. Jul 04, 2014 problem downloaded and installed backup exec 2014 onto the media server and then went to one of our servers to update the agent for windows.
Local manual installation to be performed on each remote machine. Select install products to continue with backup exec 2014 installation. Today backup exec supports the backup exec server installation on 64bit operating systems only. Microsoft sql server 2014 service packs are cumulative updates. The manual says to install the agents you need to install the license but the nfr license, again, enables you to install all the agents. Windows server 2012 32bit x86 and 64bit x64 all editions. Yes i know i need to install 2008 server so i can backup 2012 with an agent. When trying to view a selection list in symantec backup exec 2010 r3 youre getting a grayed out all resources option with connection with server failed. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product designed for customers who have mixed physical and virtual environments, and who are moving to public cloud services.
Sql server 2014 sp3 upgrades all editions and service levels of sql server 2014 through sql server 2014 sp3. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. I initially had some access denied errors and through troubleshooting, also discovered a couple useful things. Heres what you need to do to set up system center data protection manager dpm. To perform a local command line installation of the symantec backup exec. Idc, worldwide diskbased data protection and recovery 20122016. Protecting microsoft sharepoint with backup exec 2014.
Dec 10, 20 part 1 of in place upgrade of backup exec 2010 to backup exec 2012 on a windows server 2008 r2 server. You can use it to monitor, visualize, and manage storage and cluster resources. Backup exec 2012 software compatibility list scl veritas. With that installed for 2010, you cannot upgrade to 2012 unless you remove it. With that installed for 2010, you cannot upgrade to 2012 unless you. Refer to your microsoft windows documentation for instructions on how to. Set up a sql server database to store dpm settings and configuration information. Backup exec installation media software can be accessed from the. Problem downloaded and installed backup exec 2014 onto the media server and then went to one of our servers to update the agent for windows. Only folder raws32 was originally copied to the target server. Simplified disaster recovery support for windows server 2012 r2 and windows 8. Uninstall symantec backup exec 2014 remote agent for windows.
Installing backup exec 2010 r3 on server 2012 were looking at new storage appliances that come with storage server 2012, and i dont want to move to be 2012 until symantec have fixed its. 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. When you install backup exec on an rodc computer you must select a remote sql instance for the backup exec database. Backup exec 2010 in place upgrade to backup exec 2012 part 1. Mar 24, 2015 we happened to upgrade our symantec backup exec 2010r3 to symantec backup exec 2014 recently.
Run the remote installation wizard from the backup exec server. On the computers that run windows 2003, ensure that those computers have windows imaging component installed before you. Unable to update backup exec 2012 remote agent to 2014 agent. On the select instance page, use the dropdown box to specify an instance of sql server to remove, or specify the option to remove only the sql server shared features and management tools. For extensive information about backup and restore operations, see the following topics in books online. Symantec backup exec 2010 r2 manual uninstall click here sp3, and later. Set up a sql server database to store dpm settings and. Users were chatting on the symantec connect forum about the redesign, saying that its. The user used by backup exec to do the backup job in my case a user called backupexec had to be placed explicitly as a local admin on the exchange box, regardless of the fact that it had domain admin rights which in my case automatically made this user a local administrator on the exchange box. Backup exec 2014 agent did not install and finished with rollback. Select remove on the sql server dialog popup to launch the microsoft sql server installation wizard.
It will work with backup exec 2012 sp1, windows 2012 does have a whinge during install but you can click through the warnings. Although the gui was quite straight forward with the older one, the new ones gui looked quite confusing at the start. 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. Install the following components reboot if required. Requested the upgrade notification for backup exec 2014, which i received via email while on the phone. Error installing symantec backup exec remote agent locally. If you do go this route, dpm 2012 r2 silently dropped server 2003 and server 2008 support. Previous additions for backup exec 2012 service pack 3. However, the agent for windows can be installed on. Instance creation continues to fail during endpoint setup. Using a command script to install the agent for windows. A while back i posted about service pack 2 for backup exec 2012 and service pack 3 for backup exec 2010 being in beta. For systems unable to have either agent installed, only the backup method full is. Jul 09, 2014 backup exec 2014 and microsoft sharepoint backup exec 2014 and the agent for applications and databases include features and capabilities designed specifically slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
Ben you were the closest, i got it working thanks to help from gautam khadse at symantec. Install the remote agent manually local installation 2. One thing though, install sql express 2008r2 or later first so. Hit upgrade on symantec backup exec, and unleash hell. Customizing the desktop agent installation the desktop agent installation can be customized to meet specific needs. Installation fails sqllocaldb veeam community forums. Contained the serial numbers and links to the license files individual and zipped and the link to download the software. The user used by backup exec to do the backup job in my case a user called backupexec had to be placed. That no longer exists in 2012, cause it is its own product now. Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 16 servers for the purpose of upgrades only. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent for linux. Backup exec 2014 how do you install the agent for 07101411. Backup exec 2014 delivers powerful, flexible, and easytouse backup and recovery to protect your entire infrastructure whether built upon virtual, physical, or a.
Customizing the desktop agent installation symantec backup exec. How to get updates for backup exec feature pack, service pack. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec. From here, are global settings for the application such as connecting to a remote backup exec server, installation and licensing, and. Backup exec 2014 software compatibility list scl veritas. The backup jobs will still work but for the agent to receive all the functionality of the upgrade to be 2014 a reboot will be. Duplicating backup sets or a job history manually running a test run job manually. Using the agent for vmware with windows server 2012. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. This configuration is not recommended or supported for extended periods. Note after you install the service pack, the sql server service version should be 12. The backup exec agent for vmware and hyperv provides comprehensive protection of vmware and hyperv virtual machines through integration with microsoft. Backup exec error 1603 when installing a remote agent.
Backup exec 2012 was the last version to support the unix os. Backup exec 2014 and microsoft sharepoint backup exec 2014 and the agent for applications and databases include features and capabilities designed specifically to protect. After copying vcredist folder and placing it next to raws32, installation completed without any errors. Old versions can be downloaded from the following link. System requirements backup agent for windows server. Troubleshooting sql server backup and restore operations. This produces a full install version of bex 2012 sp4 but i cant seem to find just the sp4 update install file or whatever files i may need to install in sequence, eg. Agent for application and databases has also been purchased but backup exec cannot browse to sharepoint farm. Backup exec 2012 users are screaming in frustration over the improvements pushed out this year. Microsoft sql server is an enterprise quality database management system thats usually hosted by a server and can scale across multiple servers and locations. Backup exec 2012 deploying remote agents to servers. Trying to install symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems on a windows 7 pc.
Windows server 2012 r2 32bit x86 and 64bit x64 all editions. When i try to add a new remote server crashes when attempting to install backup exec 2014 remote agent for windows. Symantec backup exec 2014 agent for applications product details symantec backup exec 2014 agent for applicationssolve your backup challenges with symantec backup exec 2014. Backup exec16 scl agent operating system compatibility agent for windows compatibility notes. The backup exec agent for vmware and hyperv provides comprehensive protection of vmware and hyperv virtual machines through integration with microsoft volume shadow copy service vss and vmware vstorage apis for data protection vadp. About the backup exec installation process and licensing options. 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. Mssql 2008, symantec backup exec 2012, sharepoint 2010 are all installed on same server. Backup exec 2010 r2 remote agent install error code 1603.
Uninstall existing instance sql server microsoft docs. Jul 10, 2012 so backup exec 2012 still doesnt support windows 2012 18 months since w2012 release and symantec still hasnt managed to update software. This will say that the server already has the agent, and that all it needs to do is push updates to the client. So backup exec 2012 still doesnt support windows 2012 18 months since w2012 release and symantec still hasnt managed to update software. Methods for installing the agent for windows veritas backup exec. Another version of the backup exec remote agent for windows. Monitor all of your backup, restore, install, and storage. So install the 2012 sp1 instead, or just rely on vhd image backup, which will work without.
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