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Level 2

12 years ago

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Veritas Backup Exec 12.5

I have a customer who has mysql database runnng on his sbs2008 server and wants to know if Veritas Backup Exec 12.5 will backup mysql.

Many Thanks

Backup_Exec1
Level 6
12 years ago
Hi

Please check below SCL for BE 12.5 if it is listed there then it is supported else not

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH62301

Hope that helps

THanks
Sumit_G
Level 4
12 years ago
Find the answer of your question in attach forum

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/backup-exec-125-and-backing-mysql

Re-Edit

Check these

http://www.backupexecfaq.com/backing-up-mysql-with-backup-exec/

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/linux-and-mysql-backup
lmosla
Level 6
12 years ago
jce, since MySQL isnt supported by Backup Exec 12.5 a workaround is to use the MySQL backup utility to backup the database and then use Backup Exec to backup the files.