BackUp Exec 10.0 and W2K3 SP1

[514302657]

Long time reader, first time submitter,

Since I have installed W2K3 SP1, my "Job Rate" for backup jobs has plunged from an average of 200 MB/min to 2 MB/min.

I have installed the latest Device Driver Installer - dated Apr 7, 2005.

I have a Seagate DAT 72-400 SCSI with a Certance Seagate-DAT432 Autoloader.

Anybody else seen any problems with BackupExec and W2K3 SP1??

Thanks

[Brent_Bussey]

Have you installed the BE 10.0 SP-1 as well??

http://support.veritas.com/docs/275248

VERITAS Backup Exec (tm) 10.0 for Windows Servers revision 5484 - Service Pack 1

If you haven't worth a try.

[514302657]

Yep...SP1 for BackUp Exec was installed awhile back

[Ray_Goforth]

Yes, I am experiencing problems. I suggest you read thread 46686:

http://forums.veritas.com/discussions/thread.jspa?threadID=46686&tstart=0

Although this issue is not resolved yet, you MAY find that Win2003 Server SP1 has hosed your ability to do an IDR restore.

[Dave_Bunye]

W2K3 SP1 tightens network security, especially if you have run the security wizard which is included with the download. That may account for your decline in speed.

[514302657]

Here's an update on my situation:

The problem appears to be related to the SCSI bus (???)

Uninstalled SP1 and reverted back to the original Adaptec SCSi drivers (Adaptec AIC-7902 - Ultra 320 SCSI).

Ran BackUp Exec 10.0 and Job rate averaged 135 MB/Min.

Reinstalled SP1 manually. This time it kept my Adapted SCSI drivers.

Ran BackUp Exec 10.0 and Job Rate was 135 MB/Min.

The only difference is that the first SP1 install was via a SUS server.

On another note....had another server with the exact same problem (exact same hardware). But when I manually reinstalled SP1 it reverted to the Microsoft SCSI drivers and it works just fine.

Still not sure what the exact problem is, but the good news is that I now have a THIRD server with the exact same problem. I'll see if I can narrow it down.

[padmaja_rajopad]

Hi,

Please refer to the link below which gives more information about Windows 2003 Service Pack 1 and Backup Exec 10.0

Important information regarding Backup Exec for Windows Servers and Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 1

http://support.veritas.com/docs/276538

You may try running the backup to a Backup to Disk folder instead of a tape and compare the results.

"How to correct slow backup performance, slow virus or pre-job scans, and agent initialization problems on fragmented Windows NT, Windows 2000, and Windows 2003 server partitions "

http://support.veritas.com/docs/237444


What Backup Exec settings can be modified to reduce the amount of time it takes for a backup to run?

http://support.veritas.com/docs/249090

For further confirmation you may try running the backup using NTBackup.

NOTE : If we do not receive your reply within two business days, this post would be marked ‘assumed answered’ and would be moved to the ‘answered questions’ pool.

[Madhuri_Shenoy]

As per our previous reply, marking the case as "assumed answered" and moving it to "answered questions" pool.

[Joerg_Plenert]

We have upgraded from BE 9.1 to 10d and also installed Windows 2003 SP1. We have also a AIC 7902 onboard SCSI controller.

Now the data rate is from 120 MB/s down to 5 MB/s.

Are there any solutions ?