Can I install Backup Exec 12.5 (the Core Server) on Windows XP?

[Halogenic]

Looking through the requirements, it seems that a "Server" OS is required for the Media Server.  Is this right?

I'm looking to backup maybe 7 or 8 servers.   And it would be silly to do this concurrently.  And even if I did, XP is licensed to handle 10 concurrent network connections to it (I'm not sure if this limitation is a factor in why Symantec is limiting compatibilityto the Server OSes).  

Is it possible to save a little on cost and use XP Pro (instead of say Win Server 2003) as the base OS for the Backup Exec Media server? 

[Vijay_S_Mishra]

Yes this can be done . Check the Software compatibility list http://support.veritas.com/docs/307063 at page 9.

[Halogenic]

Interesting.  Thanks.

I had looked here and XP wasn't listed:

http://www.symantec.com/business/products/sysreq.jsp?pcid=pcat_storage&pvid=57_1

Are there any caveats that I should know about running the Media Server on XP?

[pfx82]

XP Professional (32bit / 64bit) is on Page 9. Be sure to have either Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 installed.