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14 years ago
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Change Backup Exec 9.1 database without reinstalling?

Dear all

We're upgrading the SQL Server 2000 database that Backup Exec uses to store its logs.

I stupidly removed the users associated with the bkupexec database, (while trying to change the default instance to make way for the upgrade) so can no longer connect.

I have restored the bkupexec database to the default instance, but need to point Backup Exec at it.

BEDB does not offer me 'New Backup Exec database location'. (I hoped a software update might add the function, but when I run Veritas Update it redirects to a page saying 'Update client not found'.)

How can I point Backup Exec to a different database instance please?

Thanks

  • ...are you using SQL Server 2005? If so, you're out of luck...BE 9.1 only supports up to SQL 2000 which explains why you can't get into BE, or mount the BEDB properly.

    If this is the case you've got to consider moving to a version that does support SQL 2005...at a bare minimum that would be 11d. Alternatively, you can upgrade to BE 2010 R3 with SP1 through a multistep backup process as outlined below:

    http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH74418

    Just remember to grab a copy of the Data and Catalogs folders before doing it, and you will need new license keys so contact Symantec licensing...

     

    Thanks!