#Backup exec 16 veritas install#
You should address all warnings and errors before you install Backup Exec. Veritas recommends that you also run the utility for remote installations. The Environment Check Utility automatically runs during local installations.
#Backup exec 16 veritas upgrade#
Pause all communications with managed Backup Exec servers in CASO environments.ĭelete any unnecessary job history and alert history before an upgrade to help expedite the process.ĭisable any monitoring utilities that may restart services. If you run Backup Exec jobs during an upgrade, the jobs fail.
Pause or stop all jobs before upgrading Backup Exec.
Copy Backup Exec's Catalogs and Data folders for additional security. Upgrade the managed Backup Exec servers as soon as possible afterwards.īack up your server before you install or upgrade any software, including Backup Exec. Upgrade the central administration server first if you perform a rolling upgrade in an existing Central Admin Server Option (CASO) environment. You can verify that your configuration after the upgrade is complete. Restart the server to resolve any pending restarts that are required for system updates.ĭocument your current configuration and settings before you upgrade Backup Exec. Run Symantec LiveUpdate before you upgrade Backup Exec to install the latest feature pack or service pack for the version of Backup Exec that is currently installed. NET framework expedites Backup Exec's installation process. You may receive errors if you install Backup Exec on a computer with a name that uses non-standard characters.Įnsure that the most recent version of Microsoft.NET framework is installed on the computer on which you want to install Backup Exec. Use only standard ANSI characters for the computer name of the computer on which you want to install Backup Exec. Review the "Features or requirements no longer supported by Backup Exec" section of the readme. Review the Readme document and Documentation Addendum for updates to the Backup Exec Administrator's Guide. Visit the Veritas Support Web site to check for updates to the documentation.