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Chris_Wise
Level 3
18 years ago

Service Pack 4 Installation

Our company has decided to install Service Pack 4 finally and I'm wondering if there are any issues still with the installation of SP4?

I've read a multitude of articles where people run into difficulties with the installation, whether they don't have previous service packs, a registery setting needs added, a backup job drops, etc..

If we were to install it this weekend. Would we just follow the technotes regarding it and not expect any problems?
10.x and Earlier
Backup and Recovery
Backup Exec

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  • priya_khire's avatar
    priya_khire
    Level 6
    18 years ago
    Hello Chris,

    There are no longer any problems with the installation of SP4. The modified SP 4a can safely be installed from the link below:

    VERITAS Backup Exec (tm) 9.1 for Windows Servers revision 4691 - Service Pack 4a - Includes Critical Security Update
    http://support.veritas.com/docs/280008
  • Chris_Wise's avatar
    Chris_Wise
    Level 3
    18 years ago
    I plan on using the installation method found in the article

    http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/274398.htm
    How to install a Backup Exec hotfix or service pack without user intervention (Silent Installation)

    Does the REBOOT=ReallySuppress work most of the time?

    The reason I need to know is that our server is constantly being used so having to restart it is a huge ordeal. Also, as our information is highly critical to the operations of the organization, backups are a must.
  • Chris_Wise's avatar
    Chris_Wise
    Level 3
    18 years ago
    I performed the install with no issues. Thx for taking the time to answer my question.