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Backup Exec 15 Beta Registration is now open!

Keith_Fields
Level 2
Employee Accredited

We are pleased to announce that the beta program for the next release of Backup Exec, Backup Exec 15, is open for registration. This beta allows new and existing Backup Exec customers the opportunity to test, validate, and provide feedback on this upcoming release.

This beta release can be installed in both lab and production environments in all languages supported by Backup Exec. 

What’s new in Backup Exec 15?

Backup Exec 15 delivers powerful, flexible and easy-to-use backup and recovery for virtual and physical environments. By participating in the beta, you can be among the first to evaluate newly-supported platforms and reliability enhancements. Your feedback on product stability, features, and performance will help us to continue delivering a high quality product that you can trust. Backup Exec 15 includes:

·      Support for VMware vSphere 6.0

·      Support for Oracle 12c

·      Fixes for customer-reported issues and bugs

Additionally, Backup Exec 15 includes the following platform updates:

·      SDR (Simplified Disaster Recovery) support for Windows Server 2012 R2 and Windows 8.1 client

·      VMware vSphere 5.5 U2

·      Exchange 2013 Cumulative Update 6

·      SQL 2014 as a repository for the Backup Exec database

·     SCOM for 2007 and 2012

·     Enhanced the overall security, so that computers and data, whether at rest or in use, are more secure

·      And more!
 

End of life items

·      Backup Exec 15 will not support Backup Exec servers running on 32-bit operating systems; however, remote servers with 32-bit operating systems will be supported using the Agent for Windows (AWS).

Forward-looking Statements: Any information regarding pre-release Symantec offerings, future updates or other planned modifications is subject to ongoing evaluation by Symantec and therefore subject to change. This information is provided without warranty of any kind, express or implied.  Customers who purchase Symantec offerings should make their purchase decision based upon features that are currently available.

 

Beta Availability

Backup Exec 15 will be available for download in the first quarter of CY 2015. We are opening beta registration early so that participants have ample time to register. We will provide more updates about the beta program closer to the launch.

If you are interested in participating in this Beta program, please click the link below and click “Join this Beta Program”.

Registration link: https://symbeta.symantec.com/callout/?callid=B5C9F823420C44A49A7596453FEDCE72

If you have questions about this beta program, please email: BnR_Beta@symantec.com.

We look forward to your interest and participation in the upcoming beta release of Backup Exec 15.

Best regards,
Backup Exec team