Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure backup. I would update the be host server to the latest version of be 2014 then i would uninstall the agent from the vms and install it from the actual backup exec 2014 host server. Backup exec agent browser refuses to start, and i have no. To back up your data, you only need to install a backup agent on your machine. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. I am trying to re install the backup agent on the clients and facing issue.
Map a drive letter to the backup exec servers remote agent directory using the following path. Usually the symantec backup exec remote agent for windows application is placed in the c. How to install backup exec remote agent for windows manually. I have all my debianbased machines backing up successfully now thanks to you article. The nodes are running 2003 r2 os with sp2, when i try to update these servers from the backup exec console on the media server it gives me the following error. Push installing the agent for windows to remote computers installing updates. Issues with installing symantec backup exec remote agent.
We have tried installing the agent manually on the server but get the following error. Install backup exec clientremote agent on linux dba. To install the 64bit remote agent and advanced open file option using a. Open the backup exec 2012 or above console on the media server. How to install remote agent on linux server in backup exec 20.
How to install remote agent on linux server in backup exec. Net framework is not already installed, you will be prompted to install it once backup exec system recovery is installed and your computer is rebooted. When performing a local installation of remote agent for windows. Now post copying the raws folder you can run the setup file. Pushinstalling the agent for windows to remote computers installing updates. For more information about upgrading the backup agent, see upgrade backup agent for linux. Ralus is an additionally purchased option and is enabled by installing the ralus serial numbers on the backup exec media server. This fiveday, instructorled, handson class covers how to back up and restore data, configure storage devices, manage media, and maintain the backup exec environment. May 03, 2018 by clicking on the backup exec button. How to perform an automated or manual uninstall of the backup. Using a command prompt to uninstall the remote agent from.
When i tried pushing the agent updates from the main backup server, the upgrades failed. Install backup agent on debian and ubuntu manually server. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent for linux. I then realized that i may have to do this manually. Adding this reduces security on the server as any other process that uses this service would also be allowed. Navigate to the following directory on the installation media.
Duplicating backup sets or a job history manually running a. Lets check how to install remote agent for a linux server. Check the right hand pane, look for the key productname it should say symantec backup exec media server or remote agent depending on what was installed. Installing and uninstalling the 64bit remote agent and advanced. To uninstall the remote agent from a 32bit computer. Professor robert mcmillen shows you how to push out the backup exec 16 agent to a server. Symantec backup exec 15 agent for applications and databases basic maintenance renewal 1 year 1 server symantec buying programs business pack win. Switch to the processes tab, and sort by image name from az. Install remote agent backup exec 2010 manually coded. Ensure x show processes from all users is selected. How to install licenses and options to veritas backup exec. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows version 14.
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. The ralus file will be located in the backup exec iso media file. The full command line for removing symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is c. Describe the basic functionality of backup exec 15. Author, teacher, and talk show host robert mcmillen shows you how to install backup exec 15. Backup exec 15 wont delete expired sets spiceworks. Aug 27, 2014 option 1 install the backup agent using apt configure an apt repository on debian and ubuntu to install the backup agent using apt. Map a drive letter to the backup exec tm for windows servers media server raws32 directory using the following path.
Technical supports primary role is to respond to specific queries about product features. Map a drive letter to the backup exec tm for windows servers. Feb 18, 20 ralus is a remote agent installation, simply linux client of backup exec that can be retrieved from backup exec installation dvd in linuxunixmac folder. Installing a trial version of backup exec agents and options 99. Choose the menu option installation, and then expand backup exec agent for windows.
Installing and uninstalling the 64bit remote agent and advanced open file. We noticed that while you have a veritas account, you arent yet registered to manage cases and use chat. It administrators can directly attach tape and disk storage devices to a remote linux server, allowing backup data to be protected directly to those linuxattached storage devices. Install, configure, and manage the symantec backup exec central run basic backup jobs. How to manually uninstall backup exec 2012 remote agent. In the mars agent setup wizard, select installation settings. Check the right hand pane, look for the key productname it should say symantec backup exec media. We have managed to install the backup exec 15 agent on all of our server but have an issue with one. Installing backup exec remote agent for linuxunix systems. Technical support symantec technical support maintains support centers globally. You can manage and monitor system protection with a webbased console. Administration course is designed for the data protection professional tasked with architecting, implementing, backing up, and restoring critical data.
Professor robert mcmillen shows you how to install licenses and options to veritas backup exec 16. The backup exec remote media agent for linux servers provides storage flexibility for linux servers running in a backup exec environment. Apr 15, 2020 acronis cyber protect cloud and acronis backup service are webbased applications. Installing veeam agent veeam agent management guide. Uninstall backup exec aofo from the command line bonus bits. How to push out the backup exec 16 agent to a server youtube. Log on as root on the server on which you want to install the remote agent. Installation utility shows successful installation of ralus. Backup exec step by step guide to download and install. A central admin server running backup exec 16 can communicate with managed backup exec servers running backup exec 2010 r3 service pack 4, backup exec 2012 service pack 4 with an on demand patch installed, backup exec 2014 service pack 2, backup exec 15, and backup exec 16. The backup exec agent for linux provides highperformance protection for remote 32bit and 64bit linux servers with support for both intel and amd 32bit and 64bit processors. Open the backup exec 15 or above console on the media server. In the working area, select the necessary computer and click install agent on the ribbon or rightclick the computer and select agent install backup agent. Uninstall symantec backup exec 2014 remote agent for.
How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. In the inventory pane, expand the physical infrastructure node and select the necessary protection group. This repository also helps to manage upgrades of the backup agent in the future. Backup exec dlo backs up your data each time you save andor close a file that is stored in your documents folder. Local installation of the remote agent for windows systems raws. Backup exec remote agent is not updated after a successful push.
I spent a frustrating hour on the phone with an offshore support person from symantec that was no help at all, but he said he will contact me back within 24 hours after consulting his team. Backup exec 2014 agent installasion experts exchange. However, you can install the backup agent to another directory if, for example, you do not have enough free space on disk c. Symantec backup exec 15 agent for applications and databases. Using a command prompt to uninstall the remote agent from a. Backup exec performs a remote agent push and upgrade via wmi. To install the remote agent for linux or unix servers. Go to installation and licensing select install agents and backup exec servers on other servers.
Right now im trying to remove with the backup exec iso since it wont let me install it and its stuck at computing space requirements. Manually install each patch in order from oldest to newest locally on the client. Jul, 2020 backup exec remote agent can be installed manually on a windows server as well. Click on the round backup exec button which is located to the left of the home. There, choose where to install the agent, and choose a location for the cache. I have the license and can deploy the regular agents, but the setup of the exchange agent seems to elude me. Backup exec cannot connect to the remote agent because a. By default, backups will be made of information stored in your documents folder. How do you install the exchange agent on the exchange server. Installing backup exec using the command line silent mode installing a trial version of backup exec agents. Solved symantec backup exec and hyper v spiceworks. How to install the remote agent and advanced open file option in an active directory network. How to perform an automated or manual uninstall of the.
How to push install the remote agent for windows servers raws. To determine the version of backup exec for windows remote agent view the beagent. Backup a physical machine and convert to virtual simultaneously. To install the advanced open file option aofo on a remote server from the windows command prompt. Symantec backup exec 15 agent manual installation on windows server 2003 r2 fails with following error. It is safe to leave the default location untouched. From symantec websites i had figured out how to do the installation manually. Install backup exec remote agent for linux and unix servers ralus for aix and. Push install of the backup exec remote agent to a remote windows server fails with error. Uninstall symantec backup exec 2014 remote agent for windows.
Click on the round backup exec button which is located to the left of the home tab. Thank you very much for taking the time to write this down. On the next screen, choose the installation directory for the backup agent. Backup a physical machine and convert to virtual based on a schedule. We have recently upgraded our backup media server for backup exec 2010 r3 to 2014 sp1. Perform a local installation of the backup exec remote agent by copying the raws and vcredist folder to c. This agent extends the backup exec advanced agent technology to linux operating systems by providing full, incremental, and differential backup support, restore. Sep 29, 2015 i cant get backup exec 15 to delete any of my expired sets, now my nas is filled up and i cant do anymore backups.
At a linux or unix server, place the backup exec installation media in the appropriate drive. Backup exec 2014 works great for me and we have around 30 vms being backed up with almost all server 2012 but a few older 2008 servers. Symantec backup exec agent installation fails with error. Installing the remote agent for linux or unix servers. When you install backup exec on an rodc computer you must select a remote sql instance for the backup exec database. Push install of a backup exec remote agent hangs at 50% without a. Although the backup was done, the remote agents had caused a failure of the job itself. Backup remote agent backup exec 2014 installation failing. February 15, 2008 installing backup exec remote agent for linuxunix systems on ubuntu.
When performing a push install to upgrade the backup exec remote agent to feature pack 5 fp5 of be15. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. To uninstall the remote agent from a 64bit computer. Open a command prompt, and then type the drive letter that you mapped in step 1.
Backup exec system recovery 2010 small business server edition with essential supportsymantec backup exec system recovery 2010 small business server edition is a simple costeffective backup and recovery solution for small businesses that helps minimize downtime and avoid disaster by easily recovering individual data filesfolders or complete windows desktops or laptops in minutes not hours or. Symantec backup exec 15 agent for applications and. Follow these steps to install the remote agent for linux and unix servers on red hat linux. At the remote computer, map a drive letter to the backup exec media server remote agent directory using the following path. Azure backup uses the cache to store data snapshots before sending them to azure. Backup exec remote agent can be installed manually on a windows server as well. Install the microsoft azure recovery services mars agent. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent for. I have restarted my linux server, and have edited the config file to reduce the advertisement interval minutes to 10. Installing backup agent on windows manually server backup. Installing backup exec remote agent for linuxunix systems on.
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