We have upgraded our file server to windows server 2012 and enabled the integrated deduplication feature, which reduced disk consumption by 50 %. A while back i posted about service pack 2 for backup exec 2012 and service pack 3 for backup exec 2010 being in beta. Service pack 2 for backup exec 2012 should be released by end of july 20. Hp ultrium 5 lto drives dropping offline using backup exec. To ensure that we meet these standards, we are adjusting the time frame for the availability of the backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 and backup exec 2012 sp2 beta software to may, 20. Each weekend we do the full backup of that drive using symantec backup exec 2012 sp3. Powered by symantec vray technology, backup exec 2012 restores entire servers, critical microsoft. I get the impression it was a quick fix rushed out to offer some sort of support for backing up windows 2012 which doesnt give me a great deal of. Backup exec 2012 is supported in a xenserver vm environment. Agent for application and databases has also been purchased but backup exec cannot browse to sharepoint farm. Error, backup exec cannot back up recovery partitions. For customers who need to migrate to a 32bit backup exec server to a backup exec 15 64bit, please.
You can not install the remote agent on refs volumes. This action perform backup the ad server to deduplication pool, then restore the ad user. The ndmp protocol implementation in symantec backup exec 2010 r3 before 2010 r3 sp3 and 2012 before sp2 allows remote authenticated users to obtain. The backup exec 2012 sp2 agent for hyperv lets you back up and restore hyperv virtual machines that are hosted on microsoft windows server 2012 2012 r2. Although you should be aware that for some of the more advanced options on windows 2012 r2 that you may want to backup, your backup exec 2014 media server may also need to be running windows 2012 r2 although this does depend on your environment. Kobi ghan for allowing us to share his issue and take screenshots. Backup exec 2012 revision 1798 sp3 auto update and offline install fails. 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 many problems. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont. Im looking to upgrade my backup solution from symantec backup exec 2010 r3 which i believe is the same version as to backup exec 2012. This blog is not meant to be a deep dive into windows powershell or backup exec. This document lists the grt limitations for both backup exec 2012 sp2 and backup exec 2010 r3 sp3. To use backup exec you will need an agent installed on the server. Dec 02, 2016 how to obtain sql server 2012 sp3 sql server 2012 sp3, microsoft sql server 2012 service pack 3 sp3 express, and microsoft sql server 2012 service pack 3 sp3 feature pack are available for manual download and installation at the following microsoft download center websites.
I am evaluating backup exec 15 on a vm just to see the new featuresenhancements over be 2012. Deep integration with volume shadow copy service vss and vmware vstorage api for data protection vadp. The backup exec 20 server license manages the backup environment agentsoptions and all tape disk cloud storage devices used for backup and recovery. Veritas, the veritas logo, and backup exec are trademarks or. Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with basic support works with windows small business server 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. Dec 10, 20 part 1 of in place upgrade of backup exec 2010 to backup exec 2012 on a windows server 2008 r2 server.
Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 15 servers for the purpose of upgrades only. Backup exec 2012 small business edition and backup exec quickstart edition are compatible with all supported windows operating systems listed below. But recently we found that for last one month the backups are failing. Granular recovery technology grt with virtual machines. Background and symptoms on a customer environment which running windows server 2012 and exchange server 20 at database availability group dag for short we found that volume shadow copy service vss not truncating exchange transaction logs. Server is running windows 2008 r2 and the latest proliant service pack from sep 20. The remote agents work on 2012 but i dont believe it does backup exec 2012 sp 4 support windows server 2012 r2. If you are a backup exec shop and also a vsphere 5. 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. This article explains how to install window server backup 2012 and 2008. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4.
Dear all, i have a server runining exchange 2010 sp3 ubder windows server 2008. 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 2012 sp3 is unable to see sharepoint 2010 installed on the same server for backing up. Backup exchange 2010 mailboxes with backup exec 2012. 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. There were significant background differences between windows 2012 and windows 2012 r2, as such you will need backup exec 2014.
If so is it effective and and are there any other issues associated with r3 sp3. Once the service pack is applied, push out remote agents to windows and non windows servers. The installation wizard can be started from the backup exec installation media or the management console to push agents out to the physical servers, hypervvmware virtual machines, applicationdatabase systems hosting active directory, exchange. Backup exec has been a pain in the fucking ass for years and years and years. Simplified disaster recovery sdr support for windows server 2012 r2. It will work with backup exec 2012 sp1, windows 2012 does have a whinge during install but you can click through the warnings. Backup exec 15 software compatibility list scl bechtle. Mssql 2008, symantec backup exec 2012, sharepoint 2010 are all installed on same server. How to install windows server backup on 2012 and 2008 ba. Backup exec also has fast, efficient and versatile recovery of any scale, including entire servers, virtual machines, applications, files and folders. We have backup exec 2012 and it is backing up an exchange 2010 server. Symantec veritas backup exec 20 swift free download. Synopsis the remote windows host contains a backup server that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
All device firmare is updated to the latest version. 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. 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. Ii install backup exec 2012 double click on the browser. A few things to be aware of about the coming service packs. Backup exec 2010 r3, 2012 and 2014 agents are backwards compatible with backup exec 16 servers for the purpose of upgrades only. We also have several windows server 2012, one running as a dc ie addhcpdns and another running exchange server 2010 sp3. As this is a virgin demo environment as part of the installation.
How to install exchange 2010 sp3 on windows server 2012 now microsoft exchange 2010 sp3 has been released it provides support for windows server 2012 as the host operating system. The backup exec 2012 service pack 4 sp4 is now available for download and adds support for enterprise vault 10. See scls you have to wait until backup exec 2014 formaly named 2012 r2. Basically i need to restore my physical dc hosted on a windows server. You would be able to perform a backup restore of a windows server 2012 by installing a remote agent for windows serversraws on it. How to get updates for backup exec be feature packs fp, service pack sp, hotfix hf, and device driver ddi updates. The veritas download center product download page provides access to release information, to the installation files, and to the software updates for backup exec 14. Jan 10, 2012 author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to how to configure disk based storage on backup exec 2012. Each backup exec server license includes 1 agent for windows to protect the local backup exec server. Installation of backup exec 2012 as a media server backup exec server on a windows server 2012 is not supported. Symantec veritas backup exec 20 swift free download softotornix. Find answers to backup exec support for windows server 2012 r2 from the expert community at experts exchange.
This configuration is not recommended or supported for extended periods. On a diferente machine i setup backupexe 2012 and exchange management console 2010 from where i am able to see all mailbox on exchange server. We completely understand the urgency to provide the latest platform support to our customers and are diligently working to do so with the highest quality product possible. Microsoft name version service pack cpu architecture windows essential business server 2008 premium x8632, x8664. Symantec backup exec server multiple vulnerabilities sym. Exchange 20 sp1 previous additions for backup exec 2012 service.
This version of backup exec supports the windows server 2012 vhdx file format and microsoft incremental backups. I find in symantec forum that besr 2010 have to upgrade to r3 sp3 to work normally in windows server 2012. Backup exec 2012 software compatibility list scl veritas. Run the remote installation wizard from the backup exec server. Backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 and backup exec 2012 sp2 have been. On 29 may, we went live with the beta program for backup exec 2012 sp2 and 2010 sp3. Symantec backup exec 2012 small business edition with. So far, my initial inclination is to upgrade to be 15. B2v a physical domain controller with backup exec 2012 to esx. Backup exec 2012 sp3 unter windows server 2012 windows faq. Backup exec 2014 is in the second stage of beta testing and so far the results have been overwhelming.
Backup exec 2010 sp3 and windows 2012 r2 support vox. Robbins, shows how to use windows powershell to work with backup exec. In my previous article i explained how to install windows server backup feature in windows server 2012. Files and folders backup is failing with error that. Does enyone know about any isseus with service pack 3. Jul 26, 20 we are pleased to announce that backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 and backup exec 2012 sp2 are now generally available. Windows server 2012 full backup and recovery tr youtube. How to obtain sql server 2012 sp3 sql server 2012 sp3, microsoft sql server 2012 service pack 3 sp3 express, and microsoft sql server 2012 service pack 3 sp3 feature pack are available for manual download and installation at the following microsoft download center websites.
If youre considering backup exec 15, this blog post has almost every detail. Hence the licensing and compatibility would be seperate. Backup exec 16 system requirements backup activity. Each backup exec environment requires at least one backup exec server. I think you know that neither backup exec 2010 nor backup exec 2012 is supported for install on windows server 2012. However, backup exec will continue to protect 32bit windows physical and virtual machines which have the backup exec windows remote agent installed. Use windows server backup to back up exchange microsoft docs. Backup exec does not support microsoft exchange management role scopes. Select local backup in the actions pane, click backup once. How to get updates for backup exec feature pack, service pack. To back up microsoft exchange server 20, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2008 r2 sp1 64bit server or newer.
Hi, we have a bunch of servers running windows server 2008 r2, one of which is our be 2012 sp4 media server. How to configure disk based storage on symantec backup exec 2012. Use backup exec configuration 2010 r3 file on 2012 server fault. Symantec backup exec system recovery 2010 r3 sp3 setup disk. Backup exec 2012 support for windows 2012 server vox. See scls you have to wait until backup exec 2014 formaly named 2012 r2 is released. As for dlo, it is now a seperate product and not included in be 2012. Now, its pretty easy to open beutility and use the copy media server configurationfunction in 2010 r3, but i have not found any answers as to whether this file can be imported flawlessly into 2012 or not. How to verify if the backup exec setup is running final release of service pack. Microsoft data deduplicationenabled volumes backs up and restores data in nondeduplicated data. Install the remote agent manually local installation 2. A few days back there had been posts related to it.
Backup exec 2012 sp3 and server 2012 r2 support vox. It is the last fucking backup software i would ever recommend these days, and its still the fucking industry standard. To do this upgrade, i want to completely uninstall be 2012 from. Multiple crosssite scripting vulnerabilities exist in the management console and the beutility console.
Hp ultrium 5 lto drives dropping offline using backup exec 2012 sp3 we have 2 x hp lto ultirum 5 drives attached to a dl385p g8 server via 2 separate h222 sas cards. This symantec product may contain third party software for which symantec is required to provide. Solution backup exec installation media software can be accessed from the dashboard, entitlements, and downloads using veritas downloads center or the veritas entitlement management system vems licensing portal. But when we upgrade os to windows server 2012 r2, the besr cannot work. Backup exec 20102012 service packs released supertekboy. Symantec backup exec 2012 guardian network solutions. Does backup exec 2012 sp 4 support windows server 2012 r2. With a targeted release date of july, the service packs will bring support for. Backup exec for windows servers hotfix and service pack. Backup exec 2012 compatibility with windows server 2012. Backup exec 2012 sp2 and backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 offer grt support for virtual machines that run windows server 2012, with some limitations. How to get updates for backup exec feature pack, service.
You can view hot fixes and service packs that are installed on a backup exec server. Backup exec 2012 service pack 4 is available now symantec spiceworks. Backup exec support for windows server 2012 r2 solutions. It does this by using a range of backup technologies and restore tools, as well as integration with windows server features such as vss. The demo environment includes a server 2012 dc and a server 2012 member server. Jan 03, 20 well im not sure why the windows server backup feature was giving me so much trouble but i found a solution dont use it. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server. This will say that the server already has the agent, and that all it needs to do is push updates to the client.
Error, backup exec cannot back up recovery partitions that do not use drive letters. The primary focus of the beta for each version is platform support. Backup exec 2012 scl general information this document lists the available operating systems, platforms, and applications specifically tested by symantec to be compatible with backup exec 2012. The following are limitations of using backup exec with windows server 2012. Backup exec installation media software can be accessed from the dashboard. Installing backup exec 15 on a windows server 2012 r2 system takes around 30 minutes. Backup exec 2012 revision 1798 sp3 auto update and offline. One thing though, install sql express 2008r2 or later first so that bexec doesnt drag in 2005 which causes headaches and crashes with win2012.
Install all of the backup exec software updates hotfixes and service packs. Backup exec supports the backup of data on any volumes that have windows deduplication enabled. This zip file includes installation files for backup exec server, administration console, agent for windows aws and simplified recovery disk sdr creation wizard. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product designed for customers who have. Every effort should be made to get all backup exec components to the same version as soon as possible. Backup exec 20 windows server technology solutions for. Protection of windows server 2012 servers using the agent for windows. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server this guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. We all understand the issues associated to backup exec 2012 and we want to assure you that backup exec 2014 would meet your requirements related to windows server 2012. Backup exec 2012 backuprestore for active directory. Description according to its version number, the symantec backup exec server installed on the remote windows host is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
To back up microsoft exchange server 2016, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2012 64bit server or newer. The backup exec beta blog referenced above details everything that will be supported. Backup exec 2012 agent for windows server 2012 vox. We have 2 x hp lto ultirum 5 drives attached to a dl385p g8 server via 2 separate h222 sas cards. The case of failed vss backups on windows server 2012 with. Open backup exec administration console, click help and about backup exec. How to migrate move backup exec 2014 from one computer to. Backup exec 2010 in place upgrade to backup exec 2012 part 1. Underneath are several approximate system necessities which you will understand after symantec veritas backup exec 20 swift free download. Backup exec for windows servers hotfix and service pack installation guide. In the meantime, does anybody use backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 to backup a windows 2012 system using the remote agent. Install exchange 2010 sp3 on windows 2012 tfindingsolutions. Previous to backup exec 2012, the backuptodisk feature let you back up. Hi, we have a windows 2008 r2 site appliance where our users personal data and other application data are stored in a particular drive.
I am now using symantec backup exec 2012 for the one server and the remote agent for windows server for this windows 2012 server and everything is working the way it should. Microsoft data deduplicationenabled volumes backs up and restores data in non. Backup exec 2012 sp2 2010 sp3 beta news spiceworks. Backup exec 2010 in place upgrade to backup exec 2012 part 1 of 3. With backup exec 2012 you can backup windows xp sp2 sp3 machines. I am currently runnning backup exec 2012 sp 3 on a windows 2008 with sp1 server. Oh yeah since backup exec 2010 r3 the product has gone to the dogs. Installing backup exec as a backup server on a 32bit windows server is no longer supported. Backup exec 2012 sp3 is installed and was running fine, howev. For granular recovery technology grt support with microsoft exchange server 2016 and cu5 or newer, hotfix 126393, at minimum, is required. For those of us who use symantec backup exec in our datacenters, there has recently been a revolutionary breakthrough.