Quick Start Manual

Table 1-1
Minimum system requirements (continued)
RequirementsItem
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.
Installation disk
space
The following hardware is recommended:
■ Network interface card or a virtual network adapter card.
■ CD/DVD drive.
■ (Recommended) A mouse.
■ (Optional for pager notification) Modem that Microsoft Windows
supports.
■ (Optional for printer notification) Printer that Microsoft Windows
supports.
Other Hardware
You can use storage media drives, robotic libraries, removable storage
devices, and non-removable hard drives.
You can find a list of compatible devices at the following URL:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/umi/V-269-2
Support is available for the first drive in each robotic library when
you purchase Backup Exec. To enable support for each additional
robotic library drive, you must purchase the Backup Exec Library
Expansion Option.
Storage Hardware
Before you install
Before you install Backup Exec, you should do the following:
■ Run the Backup Exec Environment Check on the computer on which you want
to install Backup Exec. The Environment Check analyzes the computer to make
sure that the installation process can complete. If Backup Exec finds
configuration issues that can be fixed during the installation, or that may
prevent the installation, warnings appear. Although the Environment Check
runs automatically during installation, you may want to run it manually before
you install Backup Exec or before you back up data with Backup Exec.
■ Install the storage device hardware (controller, drives, robotic libraries) on
the media server. Refer to the documentation that is included with your storage
5Installing Backup Exec
Before you install