Symantec Backup Exec 2010 Quick Installation Guide 20047221
Installing Backup Exec This document includes the following topics: ■ System requirements ■ Before you install ■ About the Backup Exec service account ■ Installing Backup Exec to a local computer ■ Installing additional Backup Exec options to the local media server ■ About upgrading from previous versions of Backup Exec ■ Post-installation tasks System requirements The following are the minimum system requirements to run this version of Backup Exec:
Installing Backup Exec System requirements Table 1-1 Minimum system requirements Item Requirements Operating system You can find a list of compatible operating systems, platforms, and applications at the following URL: http://entsupport.symantec.com/umi/V-269-1 You cannot install a Backup Exec media server on a computer that runs the Windows Server Core installation option of Windows Server 2008. You can only install the Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows Systems on Server Core computers.
Installing Backup Exec Before you install Table 1-1 Minimum system requirements (continued) Item Requirements Installation disk space 1.44 GB (Typical installation) 2.32 GB (Includes all options) Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration. Backup Exec database and catalogs require additional space. An additional 330 MB is required for SQL Express.
Installing Backup Exec About the Backup Exec service account device hardware for installation instructions. Use the appropriate Windows hardware setup functions to configure your controller and storage devices. Refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation for more information. ■ Check your Windows security settings to make sure that they work properly with the Backup Exec service account. See “About the Backup Exec service account” on page 6.
Installing Backup Exec Installing Backup Exec to a local computer ■ Create a token object, which can then be used to access any local resources. ■ Log on as a service. ■ Administrative rights (provides complete and unrestricted rights to the computer). ■ Backup operator rights (provides rights to restore files and directories). ■ Manage auditing and security log. Due to security implementations in Microsoft Small Business Server, the service account must be Administrator.
Installing Backup Exec Installing Backup Exec to a local computer The installation process creates an installation log named Bkupinst.htm on the computer where Backup Exec is installed. After you install Backup Exec, you should perform the post-installation tasks. See “Post-installation tasks” on page 14. To install Backup Exec to a local computer 1 From the installation media browser, click Installation, and then click Start the Backup Exec Installation. If the Microsoft.NET Framework 3.
Installing Backup Exec Installing Backup Exec to a local computer 9 Select one of the following methods to enter license keys: To enter license keys manually Do the following in the order listed: Type the Backup Exec license key into the license key field. ■ Click Add. ■ ■ Repeat for each license key for each option or agent that you want to install. To import license keys from a file Do the following in the order listed: To install a trial version ■ Click Import from file. ■ Select the besernum.
Installing Backup Exec Installing Backup Exec to a local computer 15 Provide a user name, password, and domain for an Administrator account that the Backup Exec system services can use, and then click Next. See “About the Backup Exec service account” on page 6. 16 On the Choose SQL Server panel, do one of the following to select a location to store the Backup Exec Database . The Choose SQL Server panel does not appear for upgrades. You cannot change the database location during the upgrade process.
Installing Backup Exec Installing additional Backup Exec options to the local media server ■ Navigate to the location where you downloaded the SQL Express SP3 setup file. ■ Click OK. ■ Click Next. 19 If you are prompted, select how the Symantec Device Driver Installer should install device drivers for the tape storage devices that are connected to the server, and then click Next. Symantec recommends that you select Use Symantec device drivers for all tape devices.
Installing Backup Exec Installing additional Backup Exec options to the local media server If you installed the trial version or the Not For Resale (NFR) edition of Backup Exec, you can install trial versions of the additional options. If you have a licensed version of Backup Exec, you can use a trial version of most options and agents for a specified period of time.
Installing Backup Exec About upgrading from previous versions of Backup Exec 8 Read the Backup Exec installation summary, and then click Install. The Backup Exec services are stopped while the additional options are installed. If any active jobs are running, you are prompted to stop them, or to wait for the jobs to finish. When the installation is complete, the services are restarted. 9 Click Finish.
Installing Backup Exec Post-installation tasks The Remote Agent for Windows Systems and the Advanced Open File Option are push-installed. Post-installation tasks For best results before starting Backup Exec, do the following: ■ Make sure that your storage devices are connected and configured properly. ■ Decide if your backup will be to a tape device or a disk device. You can configure both devices when you prepare your Backup Exec environment.
