What is new in Backup Exec?

Backup Exec Cloud Deduplication – Backup Exec is enhancing its existing cloud support to include cloud deduplication. This enables the users to perform backups to cloud storage with deduplication, which helps to save storage costs and network bandwidth.

How do I find my Backup Exec version?

Solution

  1. Search for Beremote.exe in the Remote agent install location (default path is C:\Program Files\Symantec\Backup Exec\RAWS OR C:\Program Files\Veritas\Backup Exec\RAWS).
  2. Right-click on Beremote.exe – Properties – Version or Details.

Are Veritas and Symantec the same company?

The fact is that Symantec and Veritas have essentially remained two separate companies despite the acquisition, said John Woodall, vice president of engineering at Integrated Archive Systems, a Palo Alto, Calif. -based solution provider and longtime Symantec and Veritas channel partner.

How does Veritas Backup Exec work?

Veritas Backup Exec uses the system-level information from the SDR backup job to rebuild the server and restore it to a functional state. Recovery includes a bare-metal or dissimilar hardware restore job.

How do I know if my server is backed up?

Viewing Backup History

  1. Log on to the Windows Server 2012 system with an account with administrator privileges and open a command window.
  2. Type wbadmin.exe Get Versions and press Enter to list the backup history.
  3. Open a Windows PowerShell window and type Get-WbBackupSet and press Enter.

How does Backup Exec work?

Backup and disaster recovery with Backup Exec Veritas Backup Exec uses the system-level information from the SDR backup job to rebuild the server and restore it to a functional state. Recovery includes a bare-metal or dissimilar hardware restore job.

What is the latest version of Veritas NetBackup?

Note: The current version of NetBackup is 8.2. If you currently have a support subscription with Veritas, an upgrade may be available for no additional charge.

When did Veritas go private?

January 30, 2016
The sale completed on January 30, 2016, when Veritas became a privately held company. The sale to go private was for $8 billion, and represented a mark-down on Symantec stock.

What is difference between NetBackup and Backup Exec?

– Separate products needed for each cloud – Path exclusions from anti-virus tools required for uninterrupted operations – No automated HA for physical deployments – Multiple products and UIs needed to manage diverse workloads

How to fix Backup Exec error e000e020?

Backup Exec agent install failed with error code 1603;

  • Backup Exec remote agent failed 1603; or
  • Error connecting to the remote server. Ensure the server is available,has WMI enabled and is not blocked by a firewall. 1603.

    • How to verify hardware compression setting in Backup Exec?

    Run the following command: (fsutil file createnew testfile.txt 2100000000) Figure 1: This creates a file called testfile.txt and around 2gb size,with content that consists of zeroes.

  • Create a new job to backup only this file and compression enabled.
  • Target the backup job to use an overwritable/scratch media.
  • Run the test job.

    • What does a Backup Exec do for a job?

    Backup Exec Deduplication Option easily reduces data backup storage while optimizing network utilization across physical and virtual environments. Whether you deduplicate at the client, media server, or appliance, Backup Exec deduplicates across all backup jobs, including physical and virtual backups, which can deliver substantial storage savings.