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binayak's avatar
binayak
Level 4
15 years ago

RALUS download and difference between RALUS and RMAL

I am using Backup Exec 2010 trial version. I want to take backup of Linux server and for that RALUS (Remote Agent for Linux or Unix Server) is required. My storage device is connected with Windows 2003 Server.

I am little-bit confused about the agent called "Remote Media Agent for Linux" which is available along with the Backup Exec 2010 software. Could you please explain me the difference between RALUS and RMAL (Remote Media Agent for Linux)?

In this scenario it will be very helpful if you could give me the link to download RALUS.
12.x and Earlier
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  • Colin_Weaver's avatar
    Colin_Weaver
    15 years ago

    Yes in BE 2010 the tar.gz file you found under LinuxUnixMac is the installer - make sure you do not extract the tar.gz file on a Windows system as sometimes this causes problems - so it should be extracted on the linux based host.

     

    To explain the basic difference betwwen RALUS and RMAL

    RALUS is a standard remote agent where your backup devices (backup-to-disk or tape) are connecetd to your Windows Media Server

    RMAL includes the (RALUS) remote agent but allows you to connect your tape device directly to your linux based system. It can also be used to create a virtual device that uses disk storage attached to the Lunix system instead of tape

     

    As such you don't need to install both just whicever one matches your backup storage device requirements.

     

    Note: make sure you read the software compatibility lists as I believe that RMAL is not supported on every operating system that RALUS is supported on.

  • Ken_Putnam's avatar
    Ken_Putnam
    Level 6
    15 years ago

    Both are extra cost options


    From http://www.symantec.com/business/products/agents_options.jsp?pcid=pcat_business_cont&pvid=57_1

    • Backup Exec Remote Agent for Linux or UNIX Servers
    Provides high-performance network wide data protection and recovery for 32-bit and 64-bit remote Linux and UNIX servers, including support for Intel Xeon EMT64, Intel Pentium EMT64, AMD Athlon, and AMD Opteron processors. The redesigned agent extends Backup Exec software's advanced agent technology beyond Windows and NetWare to meet the needs of the emerging business applications on Linux operating systems. This agent offers full or incremental, or differential, backup and restore for the following products:
    • Red Hat
    • Red Flag
    • Miracle
    • SUSE
    • Sun Solaris (SPARC)
    • VMware
    • HP-UX NOES
    • SUSE Linux
    • Solaris 10 on Intel
    • AIX
    Please visit the Enterprise Support page for a complete list of supported versions.
     



    Backup Exec Remote Media Agent for Linux Server

    The Backup Exec 2010 Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers provides new storage flexibility for Linux servers running in a Backup Exec for Windows Server environment. Now IT administrators can directly attach a storage device to a remote Linux server providing added flexibility and reduced bandwidth requirements for backup jobs on remote Linux servers. Each Remote Medias Agent for Linux Servers would include a Remote Agent for Linux Servers and all media server job configurations

    Aso see http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/311685.htm 
    Best practices for Backup Exec 12.5 Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers


    As for a download link, there is no separate download.  The code is included in the standard BE 2010 download.  Serials just turn on the functionality.  See
    http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/340035.htm
  • binayak's avatar
    binayak
    Level 4
    15 years ago

    Is the file called "RALUS_RMALS_RAMS-2896.9.tar.gz" present under the <Backup Exec 2010 DVD drive>\LinuxUnixMac used for installation of RALUS agent?

    Do I need to install both "Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers" and RALUS (Remote Agent for Linux or Unix Server) on the Linux server?

     

  • Colin_Weaver's avatar
    Colin_Weaver
    Moderator
    15 years ago

    Yes in BE 2010 the tar.gz file you found under LinuxUnixMac is the installer - make sure you do not extract the tar.gz file on a Windows system as sometimes this causes problems - so it should be extracted on the linux based host.

     

    To explain the basic difference betwwen RALUS and RMAL

    RALUS is a standard remote agent where your backup devices (backup-to-disk or tape) are connecetd to your Windows Media Server

    RMAL includes the (RALUS) remote agent but allows you to connect your tape device directly to your linux based system. It can also be used to create a virtual device that uses disk storage attached to the Lunix system instead of tape

     

    As such you don't need to install both just whicever one matches your backup storage device requirements.

     

    Note: make sure you read the software compatibility lists as I believe that RMAL is not supported on every operating system that RALUS is supported on.

  • binayak's avatar
    binayak
    Level 4
    15 years ago

    Hi Colin,

    Thanks for your reply. So in our scenario where backup devices attached with Windows server, I need only RALUS, not RMAL. Please confirm me.

  • Ken_Putnam's avatar
    Ken_Putnam
    Level 6
    15 years ago

    Thanks for your reply. So in our scenario where backup devices attached with Windows server, I need only RALUS, not RMAL. Please confirm me.

    Correct