If you are under maintenance, the latest version is always available. Installing windows server backup on windows server 2012 or. 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. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server. I have had this situation for a couple of weeks now on my servers, both. Windows server 2008 transferring active directory fsmo. 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. From the features page scroll down and select windows server backup and click next. Now, its pretty easy to open beutility and use the copy. I am upgrading to windows server 2012 r2, but read lots of articles stating that my existing symantec backup exec 2012 software might not work correctly, therefore i called and emailed my symantec rep. To start with the process of system state backup, we need to enable the option of windows server backup from the. To apply this update, you must have april 2014 update rollup for windows rt 8. Fileserver1, fileserver2 add the cluster itself to be. We also have several windows server 2012, one running as a dc ie addhcpdns and another.
Backup exec fails with a failure occurred querying the. So, heres what you need to know regarding the backup of active directory domain controllers. I think you know that neither backup exec 2010 nor backup exec 2012 is supported for install on windows server 2012. Be2012 media server and management pieces wont install on a windows 2012r2 server. Does backup exec 2012 sp 4 support windows server 2012 r2. To start with the process of system state backup, we need to enable the option of windows server backup from the server manager. When you try to back up the server by using a backup application that uses the native backup apis, the application process crashes, and the backup operation fails. Symantec backup exec 2014 lizenzen, services, preise software. Disable windows server 2012 r2 automatic maintenance using. This solution enables organizations to protect their heterogeneous environments from a single management console and minimize business.
How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. Select local backup in the actions pane, click backup once. On the backup once wizard page, click the different options, and then click next. The sql and other windows agents work but i cannot backup the exchange 2010 server running windows server2008 r2.
Use windows backup to back up windows server 2012 krypted. Symantec, the symantec logo, and backup exec are trademarks or. Hallo, ich habe bei einem kunden 2012r2 im einsatz. 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. Aomei backupper server is specialized backup and restore software that works for both windows server operating systems windows server 20192016 r22012 r22008 r22003, etc. 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. Operating systems should be running the latest service packs. Apr 02, 2020 aomei backupper server is specialized backup and restore software that works for both windows server operating systems windows server 20192016 r2 2012 r2 2008 r2 2003, etc and windows pc operating systems windows 108. V795734465225 a failure occurred accessing the writer metadata. Click on the backup exec button in the upper left corner. Windows server 2012 r2active directoryadgranular recovery technologygrtbackup exec. We also have several windows server 2012, one running as a dc ie addhcpdns and another running exchange server 2010 sp3.
Windows server 2012 thread, backup exec fails with a failure occurred querying the writer status in technical. Backup exec also provides integrated deduplication, replication, and disaster recovery capabilities and helps to manage multiple backup servers. Hi philip, the root cause is in vss on particular backed up servers assuming that you use agent for windows installed inside them and its quite likely that even native windows backup tool or any other would give you the same errors upon trying to capture the vss snapshot of the volumes. The installation will begin, once finished click close. If you want to backup virtual machines located on a hyperv host servers running windows server 2012 r2, the virtual machine should have a scsi controller specified, even if its not connected to anything. Apr 08, 2014 assume that you have a file that contains lots of extents such as microsoft outlook. Backing up active directory domain controllers carolines blog.
In the wbadmin windows server backup local console, click backup once in the actions pane. We upgraded a file server to 2008 r2 at the end of the summer, then discovered the one thing we hadnt tested with the rc beforehand was our backup exec client we just assumed stupidly. The backup exec agent for windows provides highperformance data protection for remote windows servers that includes open file protection and simplified disaster recovery. Windows server backup may hit process freeze and backup. Along with exchange and sql server hosts, we sent an agent to our windows server 2012 r2 hyperv host and theres no need to load one on each vm as the host agent takes care of them all. This is because for online backup in windows server 2012 r2 the hyperv host mounts a new vhd in the vm and then dismounts it later. To back up exchange server 2010, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2008 sp2 64bit server or a microsoft windows 2008 r2 64bit server. I will discuss cps, how backup exec and cps interact, and how continuous protection of microsoft exchange works. However, we also have a new file server to back up which is experiencing some difficulty. Mostly working fine with 2 virtual hosts and an exchange server, and speed is good. This article is part of a series about my experience during my trial of backup exec 11d and continuous protection server cps, symantecs cdp tools. Sold by veritas technologies llc, backup exec is compatible with most storage devices, including disk, tape and cloud. Author recent posts michael pietrofortemichael pietroforte is the founder and editor. With just a few simple steps, you can back up data to the storage location of your choice and recover individual files, applications, or a complete system in mere seconds.
I installed windows server 2012 r2 on a 2tb harddisk. Steps to take system state backup in windows server 2012 r2. How to install windows server backup on 2012 and 2008 ba. I have a new setup with backup exec 16 installed on windows server 2012 r2 64bit. Backupassist leverages and improves upon the windows server backup engine for some imaging backup features, but since wsb doesnt come installed on server 2012 and 2008 by default, that means youll need to install it to make full use of backupasssist.
In this ask the admin, ill walk you through the simple procedure of backing up a windows server 2012 r2 domain controller using windows backup. Network throttling for backups is available on windows server 2012 and later, and on windows 8 and later. Hardware thread, backup exec 2012, windows 2008 r2 and a ibm ts3100 autoloader in technical. To enable the option, open server manager and enable windows server backup from the features. Backup exec 2010 sp3 and windows 2012 r2 support vox. Restart requirement you may have to restart the computer after you apply this update. Select allow backup exec to establish a trust with the servers. Backup exec software at cheap prices free shipping. Support and compatibility against win server 2008r2 and win. Users must run be on a windows 2008 server or other supported media server platform. Grt enabled backups of active directory are not supported on read only domain controllers rodcs.
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. To perform a grtenabled backup of an active directory application server on windows 2012 r2 or later, the backup exec server must be the same version or a later version of microsoft. Skip the server roles page by clicking the next button. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product that supports virtual, physical and cloud platforms. Remote agent for windows cannot be updated on windows server. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start. Pst files on a server that runs windows server 2012 r2 or windows server 2012. In this article we will create a onetime backup, so click on backup. Additional application support internet browser internet explorer 9 or later.
Backup exec 2012 software compatibility list scl veritas. Backup exec 2012 deploying remote agents to servers. Daniel petri this is an automated scheduled task that comes preconfigured in windows server 2012 r2, both core and gui versions. Windows server backup bare metal recovery to different. Oct 18, 2019 this article describes how to install veritas backup exec 20. Backup a domain controller in windows server 2012 r2. This agent optimizes data transfers for 32bit and 64bit remote windows servers with network data management protocol ndmp technology that also provides sourcelevel. Agent for windows systems compatibility windows server 2012. Backup exec 2012 agent for windows server 2012 vox. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. In the server manager, click the tools menu and select windows server backup. Be2012 media server and management pieces wont install on a windows 2012 r2 server. Runs the backup exec software and services that control backup and restore operations.
Jan 19, 2016 steps to take system state backup in windows server 2012 r2. A beta version of windows server 2012 was there even in 2011, the product was released to customers in august 2012, and we should see the first backup exec agent for it around mid20. Backup exec 2014 software compatibility list scl veritas. In order to use backup exec with the cluster i followed these steps. Backup exec 15 software compatibility list scl veritas. Jun 09, 2014 this entry was posted in hyperv, hyperv 2012 r2, microsoft hyperv, powershell, powershell 3. Backup exec 16 software compatibility list scl veritas. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the agent for windows on a. Select add from the ribbon menu select microsoft windows computer click next. Add each cluster node to be, installing the agent on each. Once added, open server manager and then click on the tools menu, selecting. To backup exchange 2010 using backup exec 2012, you need to make sure that the exchange management console is installed, you have to make sure that the emc version is the same. Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure.
Open the backup exec 15 or above console go to the backup and restore tab. 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. You could try and see from the application log on both the servers to see if beremote and ms exchange address book service did try to start and wasnt able to be started. Were fairly disillusioned with symantec over this too. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server this guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment.
May 27, 2020 acronis cyber backup is an easy to use, efficient and secure backup solution that protects your entire windows server environment. How to take system state backup in windows server 2012 r2. Go to the tools option provided by the server manager, leftclick on it and scroll down to the windows server backup option. New additions for backup exec 2010 r3 service pack 3. I have a media server, windows server 2008 sp2 running backup exec 2010 r2.
Unfortunately, hard quotas are not supported on a volume that is running data deduplication. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4. Backup application process crashes in windows server 2012 r2. Windows server backup bare metal recovery to different hardware. Although you should be aware that for some of the more advanced. Once in a while, i have to check for installed software and uninstall software for. Backup exec 2012 ohne serverdienst nutzen administrator. Cannot get backup exec to backup exchange server fault. How to backup exchange 2010 using symantec backup exec. There were significant background differences between windows 2012 and windows 2012 r2, as such you will need backup exec 2014.
Assume that you have a file that contains lots of extents such as microsoft outlook. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers installing updates to. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows systems. Sql server 2012 sp1, sql server 2008r2 sp2, exchange 20 cu1, exchange 2010 sp3, sharepoint 20 virtual environments. I have the correct license for the exchange agent installed on the media server, and i installed exchange management tools on the media server. Backup exec 2012 compatibility with windows server 2012.
To perform a grt enabled backup of a windows server 2012 r2 active directory server, you must use a backup exec server that runs windows server 2012 r2. The remote agents work on 2012 but i dont believe it works on r2. One particular issue with deduplication on windows server 2012 and windows server 2012 r2 is the use of fsrm file server resource manager quotas. On the server selection page select your server from the list and click n ext. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. Author and talk show host robert mcmillen explains how to push out the windows agent to a server in backup exec 2012. Symantec backup exec 15 lizenzen, services, preise software. Backup exec 2012, windows 2008 r2 and a ibm ts3100. How to push out the windows agent to a server in symantec. In the local backup option you will get a few options like backup schedule, backup once, recover etc. Hi, we have a bunch of servers running windows server 2008 r2, one of which is our be 2012 sp4 media server. Backup application process crashes in windows server 2012. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows.
To do so, use the add roles and features wizard in windows server 2012 to add the windows backup role. Vmware and hyperv, agent for windows and agent for linux. Registry information to apply this update, you dont have to make any changes to the registry. The backup exec beta blog referenced above details everything that will be supported. Use windows server backup to back up exchange microsoft docs.
Active directory recovery agent grt backups complete with. See scls you have to wait until backup exec 2014 formaly named 2012 r2 is released. On the select backup configuration page, click the custom button, and then click. Symantec veritas backup exec helps you migrate to cloud, gives you immediate protection for windows server 2016 and hyperv 2016, and enables time, cost and resource savings across your entire.
Hi all, ive had a new ibm ts3100 autoloader arrive today with 2 x lto6 sas drives. Mar 16, 20 go to the tools option provided by the server manager, leftclick on it and scroll down to the windows server backup option. I have a number of hyperv windows server 2012 r2 core host machines in my environment. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont. All windows server 2012 r2 backups failing acronis forum. Apr 09, 2020 to apply this update, you must have april 2014 update rollup for windows rt 8. Server 2008r2 remote agent backup 2012 exec issues. This article explains how to install window server backup 2012 and 2008. Maintains the backup exec database, media catalogs, and device catalogs. Hiding or viewing server groups on the backup and restore tab.
Symantec backup exec 2014 small business edition agent for. To perform a grt enabled backup of a windows server 2012 r2 active directory server, you must use a. Windows server 2012 introduced native file system deduplication. And we also have a bunch of windows server 2012 r2 running as sql servers and various other applications, microsoft business dynamics etc currently we have the be 2012 sp4 backing up all of them onto ultrium tape and it seems to be working ok regards targetting the servers and backing them up via agents. Today i will share how to solved backup exec 2014 console crashes after installing the. Nov 12, 2014 how to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server this guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. A backup exec server is the heart of a backup exec installation. Remote agent for windows cannot be updated on windows server 2012 r2. Installing backup exec as a backup server on a 32bit windows server is no longer supported.
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