Hey BE Power Users: How did you learn Backup Exec? Formal Training or Self Taught?

[simmomi]

Hello all...I'm just getting started in a new job where I am responsible for the network and everything associated with it.  Not having used Backup Exec before, I'm finding it a bit overwhelming.

I wanted to know how others learned Backup Exec...whether through formal training (instructor lead, etc) or were self-taught.  Any recommendations for material, etc sincerely appreciated.

I'm considering asking my manager for permission to attend an instructor-led course, but don't want to over-ask for formal training right off the bat as we've already discussed doing this for other products I need to get up to speed on.

Thanks in advance,

Mike...

[pkh · Accepted solution]

Reading the Admin Guide and following this forum should be sufficient.  However, if you don't have the time, then some classroom time would help.

[CraigV · Accepted solution]

I did the training and the certification, but by then I'd already been rolling out BE 11d. Served me well as a grounding in the application, but reading, the forums and the Admin Guide helped.

Check the links below for more info:

https://www.symantec.com/en/uk/products-solutions/training/product-training/detail.jsp?pkid=backup_e...

http://www.symantec.com/products-solutions/training/

https://techcenter.symantec.com/ecampus/enterprise?siteName=sena&courseNo=AT0900

Thanks!

[VJware · Accepted solution]

Have a look @ the Veritas eLibrary as well for training modules on BE - https://www.veritas.com/elibrary/en.html