garry_m
15 years agoLevel 3
Backup Exec vrs. Remote Agent
Hi,
I have two servers: Server A is the bdc, Exchange 5.5 and print server, and Server B is the pdc and file server. I need to backup Exchange mailboxes (server A) and files (server B). I fo...
- 15 years agohi Garry,Here's what I suggest you doing:- make your ServerB as the backup/media server- make your ServerA as the backup clientyou will then need to do the following:ServerB:- install BackupExec Server (licensed) with following option licenses:1) Remote Agent2) Agent for MSExchange3) Open File Option (if you think necessary)- also, make sure you have the appropriate Veritas driver for your DLT device.- install MSExchange5.5 Admin or MSExchange2000 System ManagerSeverA:- install BackupExec Remote Agentthen create the backup jobs on ServerB.and i recommend you put the latest patches/fixes for all installs.and also see if your DLT drive (which, from my understanding, is just a single drive) can accommodate your backup volume - otherwise, you may need to keep inserting blank media - which is hard if you run your backups overnighthope this answers your question.---cheersshirmal