Quick Start Manual

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
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From the installation media browser, click Installation, and then click Start
the Backup Exec Installation.
If the Microsoft.NET Framework 3.5 SP1 is not already installed on this
computer, Backup Exec installs it. The installation of the Microsoft.NET
Framework may take some time.
2
On the Welcome panel, click Next.
3
Click I accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Next.
4
Check Local Install, and then click Install BackupExecsoftwareand options.
5
Click Next.
For first-time installations and upgrade installations, the Backup Exec
Environment Check runs automatically after you click Next.
6
Review the results of the Environment Check.
7
Do one of the following:
■ If the Environment Check does not reveal any issues that may prevent a
successful installation of Backup Exec, click Next.
■ If the Environment Check reveals any issues that may prevent a successful
installation of Backup Exec, click Cancel to exit the wizard. Correct the
issues before you attempt to install Backup Exec again.
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Do one of the following:
Do the following in the order listed:
■ Go to https://licensing.symantec.com to
activate the product.
License keys are required to install Backup Exec
and its options. You can access the Web site
from any computer that has Internet access.
■ When you receive your license keys, go to step
9.
If you do not have license keys
for Backup Exec and its options
Go to step 9.If you have license keys for
Backup Exec and its options
Installing Backup Exec
Installing Backup Exec to a local computer
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