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Does backup exec 15 support backup and restore linux bare metal?

Tinh
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We are using backup exec 15, but I do not see any information on supporting backup and restore linux OS bare metal. Does any one know does this software support linux OS bare metal restore? Thanks.

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CraigV
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No it doesn't. Files, folders or full VMs only. You're looking for Systems Recovery...

https://www.veritas.com/community/backup-and-recovery/forums/system-recovery

Thanks!

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CraigV
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No it doesn't. Files, folders or full VMs only. You're looking for Systems Recovery...

https://www.veritas.com/community/backup-and-recovery/forums/system-recovery

Thanks!

pkh
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For a lot of Linux variants, BE cannot backup files which are opened.  Hence, it is not possible to recover the Linux machine based on a BE backup.  The recommendation is that BE backups for Linux machines are for file/directory backups.  Never expect to recover your server.

Tinh
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Thank you alot for the answer.