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Kimmy_Shun's avatar
Kimmy_Shun
Level 5
10 years ago

Windows Agent restart is not must

When I upgrading BE2010 Windows agent to BE15, found when I pushed the windows agent , sometimes the wizard will restart the agent. But if I logon the Windows agent and uninstall BE2010 agent manuall...
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Backup and Recovery
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Windows Server (2003-2008)
  • VJware's avatar
    VJware
    10 years ago

    Reboot is not mandatory always, but it is recommended. During an upgrade or a new install, depending upon the configuration changes, 3rd party / system / BE files may get uninstalled or modified and then reboot is required.

    Bottom line - Reboot the remote server always after an upgrade or new install. Not mandatory to reboot instantly, but do reboot prior to the first backup.

VJware's avatar
VJware
Level 6
10 years ago

Reboot is not mandatory always, but it is recommended. During an upgrade or a new install, depending upon the configuration changes, 3rd party / system / BE files may get uninstalled or modified and then reboot is required.

Bottom line - Reboot the remote server always after an upgrade or new install. Not mandatory to reboot instantly, but do reboot prior to the first backup.