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unarcher's avatar
unarcher
Level 4
13 years ago

What is "File Server" in lists of servers to backup?

So I can backup a Windows Server, a Linux Server, a Macintosh Server or choose a Vmware ESX host to add to list of servers

 

But what is a "File Server"? In which case should I use this instead of a Windows Server for exemple?

Does this require a Backup Exec Agent and use a licence? Or can I use this to backup some windows shares without any agents and without requiring a licence?

 

 

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  • VJware's avatar
    VJware
    Level 6
    13 years ago

    CIFS connected NAS, dedicated File servers etc, I guess....yes, a RAWS license is required and a remote agent installed wherever possible....for egs, cannot actually install the RAWS software on most NAS