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jaime_g
Level 4
11 years ago

How to set a BE server with MBES as a CAS?

Hi guys!

I need your help.

 

I have here 2 Backup Exec 2012 servers:

-BE1 - MBES

-BE2 - CAS (deleted)

 

 

Since the BE2 CAS already deleted,

I want to set the local MBES as CAS but I unable to untick MBES and tick the CASO

 

do you know  how to set a BE server from MBES to CAS?

 

Thanks!

 

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  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    11 years ago

    Hi Jaime,

     

    I used to have to do this regularily with slow connections...editing out the CASO server from an MMS that is.

    First, do a backup of your registry. I then found that deleting the key below made sure that the MMS was "removed" from the CASO server:

    * regedit.exe --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> SOFTWARE --> Symantec --> Backup Exec
    * Look for a key called Database Server.
    * Change the server name in there from your CASO to the MMS.
    * Restart the MMS services thereafter.

    This points the MMS to itself again. Once done, run the wizard to promote the MMS to a CAS server.

    Thanks!

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  • CraigV's avatar
    CraigV
    Moderator
    11 years ago

    Hi Jaime,

     

    I used to have to do this regularily with slow connections...editing out the CASO server from an MMS that is.

    First, do a backup of your registry. I then found that deleting the key below made sure that the MMS was "removed" from the CASO server:

    * regedit.exe --> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE --> SOFTWARE --> Symantec --> Backup Exec
    * Look for a key called Database Server.
    * Change the server name in there from your CASO to the MMS.
    * Restart the MMS services thereafter.

    This points the MMS to itself again. Once done, run the wizard to promote the MMS to a CAS server.

    Thanks!

  • VJware's avatar
    VJware
    Level 6
    11 years ago

    I would recommend to try this KB which would make your MBES standalone post which you can make it a CASO server - http://www.symantec.com/business/support/index?page=content&id=TECH202149