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Blrvenky's avatar
Blrvenky
Level 3
9 years ago

Backupexec 2015 on virtual windows server 2008 R2

Hi Team,

 

We have ESX server 5.5, on which three Windows servers 2008 R2 running, Can one of the Windows Server 2008R2 can be used for installation of Backupexec 2015 and connect to the tape library Dell Powervalut 2000.

 

Can you please suggest on this?

 

 

Thanks

Venky

 

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Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec
Virtualization
Windows Server (2003-2008)
  • AmolB's avatar
    AmolB
    Moderator
    9 years ago

    I would suggest you to go through the below article & forum thread

    https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.TECH130609

    https://www.veritas.com/community/forums/can-backup-exec-be-installed-run-vm

  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    Moderator
    9 years ago

    Short answer: No. You will run an unsupported configuration and not have support from a Veritas perspective.

    Best bet is to load Backup Exec on a physical server and then run a supported configuration.

    Thanks!

  • Larry_Fine's avatar
    Larry_Fine
    Level 6
    9 years ago

    We have ESX server 5.5, on which three Windows servers 2008 R2 running, Can one of the Windows Server 2008R2 can be used for installation of Backupexec 2015 and connect to the tape library Dell Powervalut 2000.

    This would only be supported if your TL2000 tape library was using an iSCSI interface, not FC or SAS or SCSI.