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20 years ago

Correct Version of Remote Agent for Netware

I am running Backup Exec for Windows Servers v9.00 Rev 4367. To do a remote backup of a Netware v6.0 SP5 system, what version of Remote Agent for Netware should I be using?

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  • Hello,


    We would like to suggest you to upgrade to version 9.1.


    In order to upgrade from Backup Exec Version 9.0 to Backup Exec 9.1 please refer the following technotes:

    Title: VERITAS Backup Exec (tm) 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691.1 (Single .ZIP download)

    http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/264658.htm

    Title: VERITAS Backup Exec (tm) 9.1 for Windows Servers General Information


    http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/262414.htm

    Note:

    1. BEWS 9.1 is a free downloadable upgrade inclusive of previously installed agents and options from Backup Exec 9.0 for Windows Servers agents and options.

    2. Update all agents/options on all remote systems after the upgrade.

    Please install Backup Exec 9.1 Service pack 2 from the following link if you have not installed it yet.


    VERITAS Backup Exec (tm) 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691 - Service Pack 2


    http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/275247.htm


    Please install the latest drivers from the following link:



    http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/273853.htm



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    However the NetWare agent that comes with Backup Exec for Windows Server 9.1 is version 8.5 while the NetWare agent included with Backup Exec for NetWare 9.1 is version 9.1.

    For additional information please refer to the following technote :


    -- How to install the Backup Exec NetWare Agent to a remote NetWare server while using Backup Exec 9.x and 10.0




    http://library.veritas.com/docs/276409





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  • If I upgrade the Backup Exec for Windows to version 9.1, should I use the Remote Agent for Netware v8.5 or v9.1?
  • Hello,
    The netware agent compatible with the 9.1 version is 9.1.
    When you upgrade to 9.1 the NetWare agent included with Backup Exec for NetWare 9.1 is version 9.1.
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    Hope this helps you.
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