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Scott_Bailey
Level 4
16 years ago

Location of Backup Exec files

I'm wondering if there is a document that tells you where each file for Backup Exec is installed.  I know that several of the files are located in a backup exec directory, but I was wondering what files are installed in the c:\windows and c:\windows\system32 directory. 

The reason I'm asking is, my c:\ drive is running low on space and I need to upgrade Backup Exec from v12.0 to v12.5.  I'm planning on purchasing a new server, but at the moment this is all I have.  The directory that contains the backup exec files sits on another drive with plenty of space, so this shouldn't be a problem.  I'm just wondering what has too be installed on the c:\ drive so I could possibly see how much space I need.  The database also sits on the c:\ drive.

If I could wait until I get a new server I would, but that isn't an option at the moment.

Thanks.
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  • Dev_T's avatar
    Dev_T
    Level 6
    16 years ago
    Hello,

    The Backup Exec, by default is installed on C:\Program files\Symantec\Backup Exec folder.
    The Backup Exec Database, the Catalogs are in the same folder DATA and CATALOGS.

    Please find the documents:
     
    http://support.veritas.com/docs/275658
    How to change the Backup Exec database location using BEUTILITY

    http://support.veritas.com/docs/264680
    How to move the catalogs in Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11d and above to a different drive.





     
  • Scott_Bailey's avatar
    Scott_Bailey
    Level 4
    16 years ago
     I am thinking about downgrading from Backup Exec v12.0 to v11d.
     
    The reason I'm doing this has to do with a StoreVault S550 (now owned by NetApp).  I am not able to restore a LUN to the device via NDMP and I found out that v12.0 is not supported with this device.  I don't know if this is the issue or not, so I thought I would try the downgrade option.
     
    Any tips on downgrading?  Do I just uninstall the current version of Backup Exec?

    Here are the forums I've posted to:

    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/restoring-lun-volume-netapp-device
     
     
    https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/backup-exec-and-storevault-netapp-s-series-devices

    Thanks.