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32 Deploying Symantec Backup Exec 2014 with Dell PS Series Arrays | TR1057
4. To create transportable snapshots, use the Advanced Disk-based Backup option in the left-most
panel of the Backup Options window. The Backup Options Advanced Disk-based Backup
window (Figure 23) appears. Select Use offhost backup to move backup processing from remote
computer to Backup Exec server. It is recommended to select Fail the backup job if selections do
not support offhost backups.
Figure 23 Backup Options Advanced Disk-based Backup
Note: For more on transportable snapshots, see “About the Offhost Backup Feature” section in the
Symantec Backup Exec 2014
Administrator’s Guide
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For transportable snapshots, in the left-most panel of the Backup Options window, select Advanced Open
File. The Backup Options Advanced Open File options window shown in Figure 24 appears. It is okay to
leave the default Snapshot provider at Automatic, Backup Exec has always correctly picked the PS Series
hardware provider. You can also choose a hardware provider as shown in Figure 24. Click OK when done
and then OK again to finish. This will appear in the Jobs list under the Job Monitor tab.
Figure 24 Backup job properties Advanced Open File options