09-01-2012 01:58 AM
Hello,
We have a setup where I have one backup exec 12.5 server and 2 backup exec media servers, some of my clients are on windows 2000 and some are on windows 2008. I have one physical library connected on FC shared with 3 servers.
Now, we got one new server in the same zone set, and we need to install backup exec 2012 on it. and we want to keep the backup exec 12.5 server for windows 2000 clients as BE 2012 is not supported for Windows 2000. We will move the jobs windows 2008 clients on BE 2012 server.
In short, I want new BE 2012 for windows 2008 clients and the old BE 12.5 for windows 2000 clients.
I want to know how to done this job, what is the best solution for it.
Regards,
S-
09-01-2012 04:04 AM
09-01-2012 05:45 AM
Hello,
Let me clear the situation little more,
I have only 3 servers which are on windows 2000 and for those servers backup is running over LAN through primary backup exec 12.5 server.
Other than this, there are two media servers on windows 2003 where backup is running over SAN. so that I can upgrade those media server to Backup Exec 2012.
New Plan
BE 2012
Media Server 2012
Media Server 2012
Exsisting BE server 12.5
All servers should access tape library.
Now, Should I install Backup Exec 2012 on new server and copy the catalog from 12.5 to that one. or should I have to do the fresh installation. so both 12.5 and 2012 have seprate catalog.
further, what will be the snerio with library.
Regards,
09-01-2012 06:00 AM
09-01-2012 06:33 AM
Thanks BE,
So you are saying that I have to install BE 2012 separtely and keep the old BE 12.5 as it is.
So both servers have their own catalog.
Rest I will recreate the backup jobs for windows 2008 and windows 2003 servers on BE 2012 server.
Keep both the media servers in the same SAN zone so that library can be shared no matter which version and catalog BE servers are using.
Correct me if I am wrong.
Thanks,
09-01-2012 07:09 AM
09-01-2012 09:46 PM
I would virtualize the Win2k servers, and just backup the VMDK's. Do you have a virtual infrastructure (e.g. Hyper-V or Vmware, etc) ?
Compatibility issue solved. Backups can cocntinue that route, and you can just restore the VM as needed. No OS support needed.
09-03-2012 04:19 AM
There is no virtual setup there, best is that i can install 2012 with seprate catalog but the problem comes when sharing the library, it gives issues because both servers has their own catalog.
09-03-2012 04:45 AM