Hi,
It is not recommended to use other SQL server to host the BEDB database.
Yes, it won't be possible for BEWS to work if in any case the SQL server is crashed.
Another reason behind this is ,a special feature:AMR (Automated Master
Recovery). whcih is used to recover Master database of SQL , won't be available if
you don't use the default instance.
Please note that default instance created by Backup Exec will not conflict with
the existing SQL server database.
So in this case we suggest you to go ahead with the installation using the default
instance of MSDE.
Hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards,
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