09-14-2011 11:31 AM
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.
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09-14-2011 11:50 AM
See http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH129826
How to migrate Backup Exec to another server with a different Windows OS version
09-14-2011 11:50 AM
See http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH129826
How to migrate Backup Exec to another server with a different Windows OS version
09-14-2011 12:09 PM
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.
09-14-2011 01:41 PM
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
09-14-2011 06:57 PM
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
09-16-2011 12:25 PM
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.