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Allen_John
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12 years ago
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Can BE2012 backup the drives which mounted read only

BE is 2012

operating system is win2008R2

 

There is a NAS. This NAS is working as a file server. It has around four shared folders, mapped on different client PCs with read/write mode. Clients save their data(.xls, .pdf, .docx, etc ) on this map NAS drive. I want to map these NAS drives on BE2012 in read only mode and then want to take the backup. it is a good practic ? please advise.

 

  • Hi,

     

    Mapped drives are not supported by Backup Exec as this is session-based.

    Best bet would be to target the NAS shares (IP_Address\ShareName) instead, and you'd need a RAWS agent to comply with licensing requirements. You can confirm the licensing requirements with the licensing department or a reseller.

    Thanks!

  • Hello Allen John,

       Please refer to the following technote which provide details information and screenshots of the complete procedure of taking Share backups of NAS.

     

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH189560 : Configuring share level backup jobs in Backup Exec 2012

     

    Regards,

    -Sush...