Symantec Backup Exec Agent 12 for Windows Systems

Symantec Backup Exec Agent 12 for Windows Systems Business Pack has been significantly enhanced. With the continued benefits of Remote Agent for Windows Servers and the Continuous Protection Agent capabilities, this agent now also includes the Advanced Open File Option and Intelligent Disaster Recovery Option.

The Remote Agent expands network-wide data protection and optimizes data transfers for 32- and 64-bit remote Windows servers. Exclusive Agent Accelerator technology helps maximize backup and recovery performance by providing source-level compression and distributed processing at the client. The Continuous Protection Agent enables continuous disk-based data protection for remote file servers with LAN or WAN connectivity to the Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server. Continuous protection simplifies backups by consolidating data protection into a central server, eliminates the backup window needed to protect each file server, and provides faster restores by helping to ensure business-critical data is immediately accessible.

The Advanced Open File Option handles open files in multiple volumes and ensures files on local or remote servers are protected while in use and are not skipped when running a backup job. The Intelligent Disaster Recovery Option saves time by automating the traditional manual, error-prone process of system recovery. This tape-based system recovery solution quickly recovers downed servers, enabling restores from the last complete backup set, including full, differential, incremental, and working set backups. With four powerful technologies wrapped into one agent, users truly have complete data and system protection every remote Windows servers.

• Optimizes data transfers for 32- and 64-bit remote Windows servers for faster backups
• Protects open files on local or remote servers while in use
• Automates server disaster recovery for local and remote tape-based environments to quickly get your business back on track.
• Provides continuous disk-based protection, with point-in-time snapshots, while eliminating file server backup windows

KEY FEATURES OF BACKUP EXEC v12:

• Complete data protection for Windows-based server environments
• Innovative multi-product integration with market leading technologies
• Patent-pending Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) recovers critical application data in seconds
• True Continuous Data Protection eliminates the backup window by continuously protecting data as it changes

KEY BENEFITS OF BACKUP EXEC v12:

• Optimized Data Protection of Microsoft Windows Server 2008
• New Backup Exec Agent for Enterprise Vault ensures valuable data archives are backed up and easily recoverable
• Symantec Online Storage integration provides a secure, cost efficient, easy to manage off-site storage location
• Symantec Endpoint Protection integration triggers proactive backups of critical databases to further protect data from crippling virus outbreaks

Backup Exec 12 for Windows Servers

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SYMANTEC BACKUP EXEC FOR WINDOWS SERVERS: SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating Systems Supported

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (SP4 and Update Rollup 1 for SP4)
• Windows Server 2003 & x64 Editions
• Windows Storage Server 2003 (SP1)
• Windows XP (SP2)
• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
• Windows Small Business Server 2000 (SP4)
• Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
• Windows Small Business Server R2

Client Support

• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

Internet Browser

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

Processor

• Intel Pentium, Xeon, AMD, or compatible

Memory -- Backup Exec Media Server
Note: RAM Requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the options installed, and the specific computer configuration.

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

Memory -- Backup Exec CASO Server
Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on the number of media servers being supported.

• Required: 512 MB RAM
• Recommended: 1 GB RAM

Virtual Memory Recommendations

• 20 MB above the Windows recommended size for total paging file size (total for all disk volumes)

Disk Space
Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration. Backup Exec database and catalogs require additional space.

• 696 MB (Typical Installation)
• 805 MB (includes all options)

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

Storage Hardware
Backup Exec requires at least one storage media drive and/or single-drive robotic library and the appropriate controller card. Removable storage devices and non-removable hard drives can also be targeted for backups.
Note: Support for a single robotic library drive is available when you purchase Backup Exec. To enable support for additional robotic library drives, you must purchase Backup Exec Library Expansion Option.

Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers: System Requirements

Product information is advisory only. Specifications and compatibility should be checked with the manufacturer before order. Images are for illustrative purposes only.