Qusetion: Server OS upgrade and BE capability

[Jian_Gao]

Hi,

We are now using BE 10.1.5629 on Windows Server 2003 for enterprise backup.

Recently we decided to upgrade server OS version to Windows Server 2003 SP2.

What I would like to know is does BE 10d work well on Server 2003 SP2? Need any upgrade on BE version?

Your inputs will be appreciated.

Thanks in advanced.

[DominikG · Accepted solution]

Since backup Exec 10 support has ended in may 09, I would recommend doing a upgrade at least to 11d, if you do not want to upgrade further to 12.5

Nevertheless, it works with Server 2003 (see SCL):

http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/278254.htm

best regards

Dominik

[Optimus_Prime]

hi

Upgrade to BEWS11D or later for better performance. 

[CraigV]

I found BE 11D might have been a bit quicker, but 12.5 has been far more stable. Servers I used to have continuous issues backing up, now just back up! If you can go for the latest support, I'd go with what DominikG suggested. I highly doubt you'll be able to buy 11D, and I don't know if it allows you to downgrade or now...?