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Backup Exec 2010 R3

gencantieri
Level 3

Hi all, i have a question. BE 2010 R3 is able to backup and restore files stored in a NTFS file system path beyond 256 character limit? (Window server 2008 R2) 

I have read different opinion about that question and I need to know the true.

 

I have do some test and job was completed successfully,files was backupped and restored correctly (also from virtual machine)

 

Regards

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VJware
Level 6
Employee Accredited Certified

Have a look @ this post - https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/backup-exec-path-limits

Bottom line - BE will support what Windows OS supports.

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CraigV
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...I can't even store files on OneDrive for Business that exceed 256 characters to my thoughts would be no.

Thanks!

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VJware
Level 6
Employee Accredited Certified

Have a look @ this post - https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/backup-exec-path-limits

Bottom line - BE will support what Windows OS supports.

CraigV
Moderator
Moderator
Partner    VIP    Accredited

...I can't even store files on OneDrive for Business that exceed 256 characters to my thoughts would be no.

Thanks!