Enterprise Server Option - new CAS server, and conversion of an existing standalone to MMS

[SebastienLec]

I currently have a single Backup Exec 15 server, with a Capacity Edition license.  I want to use the included Enterprise Server option, with centralised catalogs and database.  I would install a new Central Admin Server (with no storage), and convert the existing standalone server to a Managed Media Server (and add another new MMS, but it's not part of my question).  How could I transfer my backup definitions and catalogs on the new CAS without losing them?  Is it automatic or do I have to proceed like if I was moving the standalone, then convert it to CAS?

[CraigV]

Hi,

Check the links below:

https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.TECH60559

https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000068214

Essentially, you stop the BE services and grab copies of the Data/Catalogs folders before doing anything. This would include the bedb.bak file (just confirm you have it before doing anything).

Once done, add the MMS to the CASO and centralise the catalogs.

Thanks!

[SebastienLec]

I did see these articles, and many others, but none of them explicitely describe what happens to the catalogs and job definitions on the standalone server.  Especially when selecting "Centrally managed", and also "Unrestricted access to the catalogs", which sets a centralized catalog on the CAS.  Are they moved automatically to the CAS?