Upgrading to Server 2008 - Can I save BE 2010 configs?

[jgrywacheski]

We're currently running BE 2010 R3 on Windows Server 2003. We're looking to upgrade to Windows Server 2008 and I was wondering if there is a way to save and import all my current BE configs (Backup Jobs, Device Pools, Catalogs, etc..)?

Is this possible or will I have to re-install and re-configure everything ?

If there is a document that I can be pointed to that explains how this is done (if possible) that would be appreciated.

Thanks.

[Ken_Putnam · Accepted solution]

See http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH129826

How to migrate Backup Exec to another server with a different Windows OS version
 

[jgrywacheski]

Ok, looks like this is an un-supported procedure and this is my best method to try. Only issue I have is that this will all be done on the same server, not one server to another.

Thank you Ken, very helpful.

[Ken_Putnam]

Will you be doing an inplace upgrade or will you wipe the drives and start from scratch?

If starting from scratch, just save the \Data and \Catalog dirs and the latest BEDB.BAK file (created automatically at 0400 every night)

Install the OS

Install BE

copy the saved dirs back, re-start the server and see

http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH35390

to force a catalog re-index

Use BEUTIL to reload the config from the BEDB.BAK file

If it works, great, if not, then use BEUTIL to load the default config and rebuild jobs and schedules manually.  At least you will have all your catalog info on the new nedia server, just inventory each media before first use on the new system

[Nick_Elmer]

For your reference. Written by your truly, but still has helpful info for migration.

https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/backup-exec-install-blog-server-migration

[jgrywacheski]

Just and FYI, I'll be doing a full install from scratch. Just going to wipe the drives and start over.

I will give this a shot, if it works then great, if not, it's really not that much rebuilding to have to do.

I appreciate the help guys. Thanks.