Any way to secure a Backup Exec 12.5 SQL agent license to run one restore?

[ocnjkayak]

We had a recent server crash of a system that is 15 years old. We have been able to restore data files but need to restore a SQL database and looking for just a one-time use of a license key to restore the database.

Would anyone be able to supply a license key? We currently have a trial version of Backup Exec 12.5 installed.

Thanks for any help you can provide!

[Steve-Young]

With a Trail version of BE installed the SQL agent should be able to restore the SQL data.

The only exception to this,  is if you installed BE 12.5 in trial and it past 30 or 60 days now with no SQL agent license installed. Make sure the SQL Agent/Option is installed in options if your are truly in trial and you should have the ability to restore.

If you restored the file system you should be able to look at  \Program Files\Micrsofot SQL server and look around at a few SQL .exe version to determine what version of SQL you are attempting to restore.  Then check the  Backup Exec 2010 SCL to see if the SQL version is supported.   Upgrade or install Backup Exec 2010 in trail mode. < -- This assumes you have access to the installation media.

Backup Exec SCL;s https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.100040087

[ocnjkayak · Accepted solution]

Thank you for the reply. We were able to find a SQL agent license key and got the database restored.