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System requirements

Quick Installation Guide

System requirements

The following are the minimum system requirements for running this version of Backup
Exec:

Minimum system requirements

Item

Description

Operating system

◆

Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (with Service Pack 4 and Update Rollup
1 for Service Pack 4)

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Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions

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Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Editions

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Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003 (with Service Pack 1)

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Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2005

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Microsoft Windows XP (with Service Pack 2)

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Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

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Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2000 (with Service Pack 4)

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Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 (with Service Pack 1)

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Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2005

Additional
application support

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Microsoft Windows Microsoft Management (MOM) 2005

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Microsoft Windows Data Protection Manager

Internet browser

Internet Explorer 6.0 or later. Service Pack 1 is required for SQL Server
2005 Express.

Processor

Intel Pentium, Xeon, AMD, or compatible.

Memory

Required: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM (or more for better performance)

Note

RAM requirements may vary depending on the operations
performed, the options installed, and the specific computer
configuration.

For the Central Admin Server Option: 512 MB RAM required, 1 GB
recommended.
Virtual Memory Recommendations: 20 MB above the Windows
recommended size for total paging file size (total for all disk volumes).

Summary of Contents for BACKUP EXEC 11D

Page 1: ...September 2006 Symantec Backup ExecTM 11d for Windows Servers Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ...HE DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED AS IS AND ALL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONDITIONS REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT ARE DISCLAIMED EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH DISCLAIMERS ARE HELD TO BE LEGALLY INVALID SYMANTEC CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ...

Page 3: ...all 7 About the Backup Exec services account 8 Installing Backup Exec to a local computer 9 Installing Backup Exec options to the local computer 13 Upgrading from previous versions of Backup Exec 14 Before starting Backup Exec 15 Starting Backup Exec 16 Frequently asked questions 17 ...

Page 4: ...4 Quick Installation Guide ...

Page 5: ...itled Installing Backup Exec in the Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers Administrator s Guide Install Backup Exec from the command line Install Backup Exec media servers to remote computers Install Backup Exec remote agents and options on remote servers Install the Backup Exec Remote Administrator The Administrator s Guide provides complete instructions to help you set up and use Backup Exec ...

Page 6: ...Business Server 2000 with Service Pack 4 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2005 Additional application support Microsoft Windows Microsoft Management MOM 2005 Microsoft Windows Data Protection Manager Internet browser Internet Explorer 6 0 or later Service Pack 1 is required for SQL Server 2005 Express Processor Intel Pentium X...

Page 7: ...he operations performed the options installed and the specific system configuration Backup Exec databases and catalogs will require additional space Other hardware Network interface card or a virtual network adapter card CD ROM drive Recommended A mouse Optional for pager notification Modem supported by Microsoft Windows Optional for printer notification Printer supported by Microsoft Windows Stor...

Page 8: ...xec installation or you can use an existing user account To create a service account for Backup Exec during installation enter the name and password of an Administrator account for the Backup Exec services to use If this computer is in a domain enter a Domain Administrators account or an equivalent account that is part of the Domain Admins group In the Domain list select or enter the Domain name I...

Page 9: ...ss SP1 setup file from the Microsoft Web site before you install Backup Exec if all of the following are true You want to use a local Backup Exec SQL Express instance You have non English SQL Server instances on the computer on which you want to install Backup Exec In addition if you upgrade from a previous version of Backup Exec that uses a non English version of Windows you must download the SQL...

Page 10: ...ne of the following methods to enter license keys 10 Click Next If you have serial numbers for Backup Exec and its options Go to https licensing symantec com to activate the product After you activate the product Symantec sends license keys to you License keys are required to install Backup Exec and its options You can access the Web site from any computer that has Internet access When you receive...

Page 11: ...the destination directory because if you delete the mount point Backup Exec is uninstalled 13 Click Next 14 Provide a user name password and domain for an Administrator account that the Backup Exec system services can use and then click Next See About the Backup Exec services account on page 8 for more information 15 On the Symantec Backup Exec Database panel do one of the following to select a lo...

Page 12: ...rompted enter information or choose settings for additional options that you want to install Click Next after each selection 20 Read the Backup Exec installation review and then click Install The installation process takes several minutes to complete During the process the progress bar may not move for several minutes 21 When the installation is complete you can view the readme create a shortcut t...

Page 13: ...ional options you should first review the section on that option to ensure that you have met all minimum requirements If you have installed the Evaluation version of Backup Exec or have installed the Not For Resale NFR edition you can install evaluation versions of the additional options Note If you install Backup Exec through Terminal Services and the installation media is on a shared drive CD RO...

Page 14: ...ec This version of Backup Exec for Windows Servers replaces any previous versions No separate migration or upgrade utility is necessary Most settings and all catalogs and data directories from previous versions of Backup Exec are kept for example when the TSM option adds registry settings At the end of the installation the upgrade process is summarized Only Backup Exec version 9 x and later can be...

Page 15: ...the Installation Review To add additional license keys click Back until the Symantec Backup Exec license keys page appears Enter the license keys and then click Next to continue 3 On the Back Up Existing Catalog and Data page enter or browse to a directory to which you want to back up all existing catalogs and data The default location is C Program Files Symantec Backup Exec Data If you do not wan...

Page 16: ... quarterly retention periods For more information see Default media set in the Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers Administrator s Guide Decide what Windows credential you want your Backup Exec logon account to use when browsing and making backup selections You can use an existing account or create a new one You ll be prompted for a default Backup Exec logon account when you configure your Ba...

Page 17: ...ser Use the Backup Wizard which guides you through the setup of a backup job Experienced user Do one of the following On the navigation bar click the arrow next to Backup and then click New Backup Job to configure the options for a backup job On the navigation bar click Job Setup to create a policy to use for multiple backup jobs Use Windows Explorer to create a backup job Location of wizards To a...

Page 18: ...he readme Do this Location of documentation To access the documentation Do this On the Backup Exec Assistant On the Help menu click Backup Exec Assistant Under Documentation click View Symantec Backup Exec Administrator s Guide On the Help menu On the Help menu click Administrator s Guide Ways to contact Technical Support To contact technical support Do this On the Backup Exec Assistant On the Hel...

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