Backup Exec 2010 SP3 - Compatability with Exchange 2010 SP3

[raymo12]

Hello,

I'm looking at the Backup exec 2010 R3 SCL. It states the it can support only Exchange 2010 SP2. Does the backup server itself need to be a 2008R2 system? I think I'm missing that part. Currently mine is 2003 SP2. Also, is there a possibe update to support Exchange 2010 SP3?

Thanks in advance for your help,

R

[pkh · Accepted solution]

Does the backup server itself need to be a 2008R2 system?

Yes.  Note 3 on page 23 of theSCL states

Exchange 2010 requires a Windows 2008 SP2 or Windows 2008 R2 x64 server with the Exchange 2010 Management tools installed on the server.

BE 2010|2010 R2|2010 R3 Software (SCL)

is there a possibe update to support Exchange 2010 SP3?

Yes. BE 2010 R3 SP3 will support this.  See this blog

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/backup-exec-beta-news

[Jaydeep_S]

To elaborate a bit more on this. Exchange 2010 SP3 is currently supported only after using BE 2010 SP3. This Service Pack is in the Beta phase and doesn't have a eta for a final release. I would suggest you to first register for the Beta once you have the patch downloaded and installed only then go for Exchange SP3.

You can register here for the Beta.

[raymo12]

Thanks PKH and Jaydeep,

Since the current BE server is 2003 I'll need to build up a 2008 R2 box for this as well.