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Data Sheet: Backup and Recovery
Symantec Backup Exec™ 12 for Windows® Servers
Data Sheet: Backup and Recovery
Symantec Backup Exec™ 12 for Windows® Servers
• Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
• Windows Server 2003
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (with SP4 and Update
Rollup 1 for SP4)
Supported clients
• Microsoft Windows Vista
• Microsoft Windows XP
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Supported Internet browsers
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
• Service Pack 1 is required for SQL Server 2005 Express
Supported processors
• Intel Pentium, Xeon, AMD, or compatible
Memory—Backup Exec Media Server
Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on the
operations performed, the options installed, and the specific
computer configuration.
• 256 MB RAM (required)
• 512 MB RAM (or more, for better performance)
(recommended)
Memory—Backup Exec CASO Server
Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on the number
of media servers being supported.
• 512 MB RAM (required)
• 1 GB RAM (recommended)
Virtual memory recommendations
20 MB above the Windows recommended size for total
paging file size (total for all disk volumes)
Disk space
Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on
operations performed, the options installed, and the specific
system configuration. Backup Exec database and catalogs
require additional space.
• 696 MB (typical Installation)
• 805 MB (includes all options)
Other hardware
• Network interface card or virtual network adapter card
• CD-ROM drive
• Mouse (recommended)
• Modem supported by Microsoft Windows (optional, for
pager notification)
• Printer supported by Microsoft Windows (optional, for
printer notification)
Storage hardware
Symantec Backup Exec requires at least one storage media
drive and/or single-drive robotic library and the appropriate
controller card. Removable storage devices and non-
removable hard drives can also be targeted for backups.
Note: Support for a single robotic library drive is available
when you purchase Symantec Backup Exec. To enable
support for additional robotic library drives, you must
purchase Backup Exec Library Expansion Option.
For a complete list of supported devices, refer to the
Symantec Backup Exec hardware compatibility list:
www.backupexec.com/compatibility
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