Backup Exec 2012-Does Windows 7 need an agent?

[jmr388]

I have 10 computers currently, some runnning on windows 7 and the rest windows XP.  They are connected to a Windows 2008 server R2. I am using Back up exec 2012 and was told I need an agent for my windows 7 to successfully back up? is this true and if so what agents?

[CraigV · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Unless you were using DLO 7, you'd need the RAWS agent (Remote Agent for Windows Servers) to be installed on the Windows 7 workstation. This would allow you to select drives/directories/files to be backed up.

Thanks!

[jmr388]

So each individual windows 7 would need a RAWS agent?

[CraigV]

Yes they would. Every machine you back up needs to be licensed to be compliant. If it is just user data on those workstations then you need a RAWS agent per machine.

If you had DLO 7 as your backup solution for your workstations, you'd need the DLO agent which is licensed differently. It comes in packs of x-amount.

But for BE, it is at least 1 RAWS agent per workstation.

Thanks!