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KraT_by's avatar
KraT_by
Level 2
11 years ago

Backup Exec 2012 on windows server 2012

Good day, everyone,

Is it possible to install Backup Exec 2012 (not agent), on Windows Server 2012 ?

I can install Backup Exec 2010 R3 in compatibilty mode.

2012
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec
Compatibility
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  • Lothar_Müller's avatar
    Lothar_Müller
    11 years ago

    Helllo

    I think you know that neither Backup Exec 2010 nor Backup Exec 2012 is supported for install on Windows Server 2012? (See SCLs)

    You have to wait until Backup Exec 2014 (formaly named 2012 R2) is released.

    I think you will run in lots of problems if you found a way to install it (Both versions).

    I thing it is not advisable at all, because no one can help you if there are errors.

  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    11 years ago

    Hi Krat,

     

    BE 2010 R3 with SP3 and BE 2012 with SP2 support RAWS-based installations only. This is additional information to what has been posted above.

    Thanks!

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  • Lothar_Müller's avatar
    Lothar_Müller
    Level 5
    11 years ago

    Helllo

    I think you know that neither Backup Exec 2010 nor Backup Exec 2012 is supported for install on Windows Server 2012? (See SCLs)

    You have to wait until Backup Exec 2014 (formaly named 2012 R2) is released.

    I think you will run in lots of problems if you found a way to install it (Both versions).

    I thing it is not advisable at all, because no one can help you if there are errors.

  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    Moderator
    11 years ago

    Hi Krat,

     

    BE 2010 R3 with SP3 and BE 2012 with SP2 support RAWS-based installations only. This is additional information to what has been posted above.

    Thanks!

  • KraT_by's avatar
    KraT_by
    Level 2
    11 years ago

    Hi guys, 

    Thanks a lot! I just had to make shure in this information, and I got all what I need. 

     

    Thank you!

  • karinjo's avatar
    karinjo
    Level 4
    11 years ago

    Please, can you show us how you installed this on windows server 2012? 

    Did anyone try this on WS2012 R2 ?

    I have BE2012 SP4, and I try to install it on WS2012 R2 but it unsuccessful, even in compatible mode.

    I know it is not supported, but if anyone installed it I would like to know how .

     

    Thanks.

  • Ananya_Bhattach's avatar
    Ananya_Bhattach
    Level 5
    11 years ago

    Hello Karinjo,

    Backup Exec 2014 will include agent and media server support for Windows Server 2012 R2, it is NOT yet supported.

    Refer to the Software Compatibility List of BE 2012 for more details : http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH175581

    Refer to https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/backup-exec-2012-r2-update-news-about-windows-server-2012-r2-support-and-target-ga to know more about Windows 2012 R2 support and GA for BE 2014.

    Also, you might want to open a separate thread for this.

  • karinjo's avatar
    karinjo
    Level 4
    11 years ago

    I know its unsupported, but according to above posts I thought installation BE2012 sp4 on WS2012 R2 is possible.

  • Ananya_Bhattach's avatar
    Ananya_Bhattach
    Level 5
    11 years ago

    Not yet Karinjo, Windows 2012 is supported as a remote server (not as a media server) with BE 2012 but Windows 2012 R2 (both as remote and media server) will be supported with BE 2014.