Backup Exec 2012

[yeow_km]

I am currently evaluating whether to upgrade to Backup Exec 2012 in a virtualized environment.

Can I setup Backup Exec 2012 in a windows 2008 hyper-v environment ?

eg. under the hyper-v environment, i have one physical server with one half going to Backup Exec 2012 and the other half going to Enterprise Vault 9.0.3.

Is this design workable ?

Or should I install only Backup Exec 2012 on the server for better performance ??

[AmolB]

Its always recommended to install BE on a dedicated physical server.

[pkh]

If your Hyper-V host is not a Server 2008 Core machine, but a full Server 2008 machine, you can install BE 2012 on it.  If you install BE 2012 in a VM, then you would have problems accessing real devices and it is not recommended.

As part of your preparation, you might want to read my article

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/preparing-install-or-upgrade-be-2012