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CrisCrux's avatar
CrisCrux
Level 2
12 years ago

Backup Exec 2010 Quickstart and Windows Server 2012?

Hi, I've a few questions if anyone can help. My Google-Fu is leaving me a little confused. Client purchased a new LTO-5 drive that comes with a 'license key card' for Backup Exec 2010 Quickstart....
2010
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec
Compatibility
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Windows Server (2003-2008)
  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    12 years ago

    Hi,

    1. Nothing will run on Windows 2012 currently. In the next couple of weeks, the Beta test for BE 2010 (patch for support) and BE 2012 R2 will start, which will allow support of Windows 2012.

    2. You need to use the QuickStart media AFAIK. But beware it is severely cut down and excludes virtually everything from a full BE. You can only really add a Library Expansion Option License, so it might be best to just upgrade to the full version of BE. BE QuickStart is OEM'd and your support lies with your hardwar vendor.

    3. Not sure...

     

    Thanks!

CrisCrux's avatar
CrisCrux
Level 2
12 years ago

 ZeRoC00L, CraigV,

Thanks. Lets me know I'm not crazy.

I understand that QuickStart is crippled. The question would be if QuickStart 2010 (or 2012 for that matter) will be compatible with Server 2012. Are the updates for each version of QuickStart tied to their respective full version? ... or is this too soon to ask.

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