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Backup Exec Tech Center
Register Now for a one-year subscription to Symantec's Backup Exec Tech Center. Members of this Tech Center benefit from a library of self-paced learning modules developed around key features, best practices, and common technical support questions. New and concise learning modules are regularly added to this library. This Tech Center is our most cost-effective and time saving training option to refresh and supplement the product knowledge you've acquired through product manuals and instructor-led training. View the free modules below.
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Topics include:
 Backup Exec 2010 Getting Started
- Create Logon Accounts
This module will walk you through the process of creating a logon Account using suggested best practices. In this module you will learn how to ensure your logon accounts have sufficient rights for successful backup and restore operations.
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- Configure Devices
Optimize your storage with Backup Exec 2010. This module takes an indepth look at the Configure Devices Assistant, which helps you create and configure new storage devices for your backups and archives.
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- Create Media Sets
Be sure that your media is organized to match the needs of your business, both physically and fiscally. This module takes an indepth look at Media Sets and explains the best ways to create and configure your media sets for successful backup and restore operations.
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Symantec Backup Exec 12.5
- Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Servers Enhancements
This module explains the enhanced functionality implemented in Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Servers to support SQL Server 2008, Oracle 11g, and the 64-bit edition of Domino 8. Also covered in this are SharePoint Agent enhancements and NDMP Option enhancements.
- Backing Up and Restoring Enterprise Vault
This module briefly introduces Enterprise Vault concepts. It also discusses the essential concepts of the Backup Exec Agent for Enterprise Vault, and the procedure to backup and restore Enterprise Vault and its components.
- Exchange Backup and Restore Best Practices
This module addresses some of the recommended best practices for Exchange Sever backups and restores.
The following best practives are discissed: Preparing Exchange Server for Backup, Backing Up the Exchange Information Store Data, Recovering Data for Exchange Information Store, Restoring Data for Exchange Server 2000 and 2003, Disaster Recovery of an Exchange Server.
- Backup Exec Support for Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 and Hyper-V
This module discusses the fundamental concepts of Symantec Backup Exec Microsoft Virtual Agent. It also describes the procedure to backup and restore Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 and Hyper-V.
- Backup and Recovery of VMware Virtual Infrastructure
This module discusses the functionality, configuration, and implementation of VMware Virtual Infrastructure. In addition, it discusses how to use the capabilities of Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Servers to protect the VMware environment and some of the best practices for backup and recovery.
Symantec Backup Exec 12
- Enhanced Backup and Recovery
Learn how to back up and recover encrypted data and compressed data. Backing up IIS, Terminal Server Services, Active Directory and Microsoft Windows 2008 server will also be covered.
- Installing and Managing Advanced Open File Option (AOFO)
Learn how to install and utilize the Advanced Open File Option.
- Advanced Open File Option (AOFO) and the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS)
Learn the basics about VSS and how it works. Also, learn what system configurations require VSS or VSP, how to configure them for a backup job and how to troubleshoot them.
- Installing and Managing Central Admin Server Option (CASO)
Learn how to install and use the Central Admin Server Option.
- CASO Best Practices
Learn the best practices for using catalogs, creating backup jobs, restoring information and using alerts and reports with the Central Admin Server Option.
Backup Exec System Recovery 8 (New and Free!)
- Overview
A brief overview of what Backup Exec System Recovery is and how you use it.
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- What's New
Learn about the newest features in Backup Exec System Recovery 8.
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- Recovering an entire computer
Learn the concepts of how to recover a computer using Backup Exec System Recovery.
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- Converting recovery points to virtual disks
Learn the concepts of how to convert recovery points created by Backup Exec System Recovery to virtual disks and why you would want to do that.
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- Retrieving files and folders
Learn the concepts behind retrieving files or folder from a recovery point or a file and folder backup created by Backup Exec System Recovery.
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- Recovering a remote system
Learn the concepts of how you can recover a computer remotely using Backup Exec System Recovery Manager.
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- Making it possible to recover
Learn about independent recovery points and recovery point sets and how they make it possible to recover a computer to different disk configurations.
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- Restore Anyware Basics
View a demonstration on how to boot a computer from the Symantec Recovery Disk and recover a computer to dissimilar hardware using a Restore Anyware-enabled recovery point. Also, learn about tips and tricks you can use to troubleshoot Restore Anyware.
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- Creating a Custom Symantec Recovery Disk
Learn about the Symantec Recovery Disk and what it is used for. Also, view a demonstration on how you can easily create your own custom Symantec Recovery Disk that has the exact drivers you need to recover your computer.
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- Recovering a Computer
View a demonstration on how to use some of the helpful features on the Symantec Recovery Disk to assist you when recovering a computer.
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Backup Exec 11d Configuration and Troubleshooting
The following modules provide answers to common questions regarding the configuration and troubleshooting of Backup Exec for Windows Servers 11d.
Note: Audio issues found within these modules are in the process of being resolved.
- CPS Installation and Configuration
This module provides an overview of the Continuous Protection Server, including installation of the Continuous Management Server and Administration Server, push installing remote Continuous Protection Agents, and the steps necessary to create backup jobs.
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- Troubleshooting Backup Exec Performance Issues
The following four modules will guide you through the process of troubleshooting possible backup performance issues. Backup performance can be impacted by factors such as network configuration, server performance and configuration, software and configuration and data compression. The first two modules troubleshoot performance for backups that are transferred over a network, either to disk or tape. The last two modules are for local backups to disk or tape. Please choose the module that is most appropriate to your environment.
View one of the four modules below that is most appropriate to your environment.
- Troubleshooting Remote Backups to Disk
This module demonstrates how to troubleshoot backup
performance issues when you are doing a
backup to disk over a network.
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- Troubleshooting Remote Backups to Tape
This module demonstrates how to troubleshoot backup
performance issues when you are doing a backup to
tape over a network.
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- Troubleshooting Local Backups to Disk
This module demonstrates how to troubleshoot backup
performance issues when you are doing a local backup
to disk.
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- Troubleshooting Local Backups to Tape
This module demonstrates how to troubleshoot backup
performance issues when you are doing a local backup
to tape.
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- CPS For Exchange
This module describes how to install and configure CPS in order to continuously protect Microsoft Exchange.
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Backup Exec Functionality
A series of Backup Exec Tech Center modules that address the functionality of Backup Exec 11d.
- Duplicating Backup Sets
This module describes how you can add an additional level of data protection by duplicating a backup set. This module includes a demonstration of the two methods for establishing a duplication job.
- Verifying Backup Data
This module discusses verifying backup data, including what verification does, and considerations to make when implementing verification. This module includes a demonstration of how to establish verification from within the Backup Exec Administration Console.
- The Backup Exec Remote Administrator
This module discusses the Backup Exec Remote Administrator, a utility that expands your ability to manage your Backup Exec environment by enabling you to control it from a remote location. This module explains what the Remote Administrator is, requirements to consider for its installation and use, and how to use the console. A demonstration of how to install and use the Remote Administration Console on a remote system is included.
Advanced Device and Media Management
Demystify Advanced Device and Media Management in Backup Exec and learn how to make BE start working for you.
- Partitions (free)
Gain tighter control over how your media is used. Learn how partitions virtualize a library into smaller libraries.
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- ADAMM Fundamentals
Get a quick overview of the Advanced Device and Media Management in Backup Exec, including a guided tour of the Device Configuration Wizard. Set it up correctly from the start!
- Media Usage
Get a handle on your media usage. Learn how the Media Overwrite Protection Level affects how media is recycled. Also covers the importance and uses of different types of media categories.
- Creating Media Sets (free)
Be sure that your media is organized to match the needs of your business, both physically and fiscally. This module takes an indepth look at Media Sets.
Launch Module
- Media Rotation Strategies
Explore common rotation schemes in the industry, which affect the availability of media for restore and retention for disaster recovery.
- Scan & Inventory
Whether you use a carousel, auto loader, stacker or library - verify that your robot is communicating correctly with Backup Exec. Use Inventory to keep the Backup Exec database up-to-date with your Media.
- Erase & Rename
Choose the best erase technique to meet your needs. Add user friendly and meaningful descriptions to media by taking advantage of Rename functionality.
- Import & Export Media
Physically manage data location and sharing of media between Backup Exec servers. Learn specifically how to manage the physical location of media in and out of a library.
- Media Locations
Physically tracking media, locations online, off line and vault. Familiarize your self with how Backup Exec tracks media in and outside of the system.
- All About the Catalog
All about the catalog. It's like the Dewey decimal system for your Backup Exec library. Know exactly how to locate your media. Covers on-disk catalogs and storage-based catalogs.
- Drive Pools
Understanding Drive Pools will give you three things: 1) Get maximum return of investment for your hardware. 2) Establish a basic level of fault tolerance. 3) Improve backup performance.
- Understanding Media Overwrite and Append Periods
In this module, you will learn basic terminology and concepts relating to Backup Exec media management. You will also see a demonstration on how Overwrite and Append periods are effected by different media settings.
Configuration
Get it right from the start. Make sure you set things up correctly at the beginning, saving you time and headaches later.
- Media Server Maintenance & Protection
If you’re unsure of this, back away from the keyboard...Ensure that your media server is properly protected and that your configuration can be recovered and you can satisfy the recovery requirements for your company.
- FTSW
Get it right from the start. Assists you with setting the initial global parameters for your Backup Exec installation.
Job Setup
A few minutes reviewing the tips & tricks from our experts regarding Job Setup can save you a mountain of time in the long run.
- Lotus Domino Archive Logging
Learn about archive logging and the option to recycle archive logs for different types of backup jobs.
- Pre Post Commands (free)
Got applications that are being skipped because they're open? Learn how Pre/Post commands extend the functionality of Backup Exec by allowing you to shut down and start up software.
Launch Module
- Policies
New to Backup Exec 10, policies provide a simple, logical method for managing backup jobs - allowing you to determine what to protect - and when - in advance of running the backup job.
- Backup System State
Be able to recover the system state or be able to update your resume. Learn how to properly protect the nucleus of your Windows system. Required for disaster recovery of Windows 2000 and 2003 servers.
- Backup to Disk
All the rage... Reduce cost and improve performance by taking advantage of disk storage with Backup Exec.
- Backup Duplication
Two copies are better than one. Satisfy offsite storage requirements as well as internal requirements. See how Backup Exec handles tactical and catastrophic restore requirements.
- Calendar Scheduling
Provides a method to do granular tuning of your backup scheduling. Not only schedule backup on your birthday, but have it start on the time you were born. Every year!
- Drag and Drop with Windows Explorer
Allows individual owners of data to perform incidental backups without draining your valuable time, allowing you more time for Halo II.
- Creating Job Templates
Set your enterprise parameters so that others will stay within corporate guidelines. You create the cookie cutter home, let them pick the color of the carpet and paint.
- How to Backup a SQL Server
Use the agent to properly backup your database and transaction logs so that SQL can be restored in a consistent state and a timely manner.
- SQL Restore
Why back it up if you can't restore? Shows the details of recovering a SQL master database or individual instances.
- File Level Restore Options
Arm yourself with best practices for file level restores.
Advanced Features - Part One
Foreign Media, System State, Performance Tuning. If you ever wanted to take Backup Exec to the "next level", our advanced features category will help get you there.
- Compression - What's the Big Deal?
Compression is a "big deal" because when used correctly it can significantly increase your tape drive's data transfer rate and save you valuable storage space. When using Backup Exec, you need to know which compression method is right for you and your environment. In this module we'll look at the two options - hardware compression and software compression.
- Solving Anti-Virus Conflicts
Virus prevention is a priority for everyone, and so is reliably backing up data. Once you have revealed an issue between the two, it’s very difficult to choose which one takes precedence. Proper configuration of Backup Exec to handle virus scanning during backups is a necessary step for implementing a successful data protection strategy. This module prepares you to solve conflicts between Backup Exec and your anti-virus software.
- Protecting Exchange Data Part One
The Backup Exec Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server is the fastest and most flexible way available to safeguard your critical Exchange data. This module prepares you to start using the Exchange Agent. You will learn to verify licensing requirements including where to verify you have a license in Backup Exec. You will also learn how to configure logon accounts for backup and restore of Exchange Server data.
- Performance Tuning Part 1: Client Server Considerations
In this module we will take a look at the client server and you will learn what factors to consider when performing client level tuning - including recommended settings for your environment. Also included in this module is a demo that shows you how to adjust your Network interface settings for best performance on the client.
- Performance Tuning Part 2: Network Considerations
In this module you will become familiar with some factors that effect the speed of the network. The module provides recommendations for tuning your network configuration to improve backup performance and includes a demonstration on modifying Network settings using Backup Exec.
- Performance Tuning Part 3: Media Server and Storage Device Considerations
In this module we will look at the factors that effect the performance of the media server and attached storage devices. You will become familiar with recommendations for tuning your media server and devices in Backup Exec to improve backup performance.
- Restoring Files from Foreign Media
Your enterprise has used NT Backup or Archserve in the past? No problem. Learn how to restore data written by a product other than Backup Exec.
- Restore Corrupt Registry
This module will help protect you from common mistakes made from system state recovery. Specifically, you'll learn how to restore the registry hive on a Windows 2000/2003 machine without restoring other components of the system state.
Advanced Features - Part Two: Continuous Protection Server (CPS)
Continuous Protection Server (CPS) ensures that your business-critical data is always protected and always available. In this section you'll learn the basics of CPS plus advanced tips and tricks.
- Introduction to CPS (free)
This Introduction module provides an overview of CPS, including its key benefits, features, and functionality. Scenarios are also presented to illustrate its use.
Launch Module
- CPS Terminology (free)
This presentation introduces some of the terms and jargon you may encounter when working with CPS. These terms are used throughout the CPS training modules in the Backup Exec Tech Center as well as within the support documentation for the CPS product.
Launch Module
- CPS Components (free)
CPS Components
This module describes the primary elements in a CPS environment, the functions each element performs, and what your role as a CPS administrator is when interacting with these elements.
Launch Module
- Using the CPS Administration Console
This presentation provides an overview of the CPS Administration Console, explaining its available functions, orienting you within its interface, and demonstrating its use.
- CPS System Requirements
This presentation familiarizes you with the relationship between the system and software components of a CPS Backup Group and outlines the system requirements needed to support a fully functioning CPS environment.
- Installing CPS
This presentation explains what is installed within a CPS environment, the steps involved to perform a complete installation, and some additional considerations related to installing CPS. Performing a complete install of a CPS Protection Server using the Install wizard is demonstrated.
- Configuring CPS Servers
This presentation explains the settings you can manage on both Business Servers and Protection Servers in your Backup Group. This presentation also explains what Shadow Storage is and demonstrates how you can view and modify the various settings for Business Servers and Protection Servers using the CPS Administration Console.
- Managing Snapshots with CPS
This presentation explains what a snapshot is and describes the underlying technology of snapshots and some considerations that result from knowing this information. This presentation also discuss indexing of snapshots: how it works and troubleshooting techniques you can perform if you have trouble with the indexing feature. Configuring and managing snapshots on a Protection Server is demonstrated.
- Configuring CPS Backup Jobs
This presentation describes what is involved when you configure a backup job for Continuous Protection Server. Creating a job using the Backup Job wizard is demonstrated.
- Manually Controlling CPS Jobs
This presentation describes how you can manage and control CPS backup jobs using the Job Monitor and by enabling advanced functions for CPS backup jobs. Perform these techniques through the CPS Administration Console is demonstrated.
- Monitoring CPS Processes
This presentation explains the various CPS job states and alerts you may encounter in the Job Monitor. This lesson also explains and demonstrates how to respond to job alerts.
- Restoring Data Using the CPS Administration Console
This presentation describes how you, as an administrator, can restore files using the CPS Administration Console versus a user retrieving files using Backup Exec Retrieve.
- Performing a Push Install
This presentation explains what a push install is, what you need to perform it, and some precautions you should consider before performing a push install. Performing a push install using a wizard within the CPS Administration Console is demonstrated.
- Performing a Web Restore
This presentation describes what must be done to enable end-users to retrieve files backed up by Continuous Protection Server without administrator assistance, thereby freeing backup administrators to deal with other maintenance issues. Performing a Web restore by running Backup Exec Retrieve from an end-user workstation is demonstrated.
- Integrating CPS with Backup Exec: Part 1
This presentation explains how you can protect your CPS servers using Backup Exec. Configuring Backup Exec to protect a CPS Protection Server is demonstrated. This is the first of a three-part series of Backup Exec Tech Center modules on this subject.
- Integrating CPS with Backup Exec: Part 2
This presentation explains how to establish the link between CPS and Backup Exec so that you can view alerts and job logs for CPS jobs in the Backup Exec Administration Console. Establishing such a link in an environment in which the CPS Protection Server and the Backup Exec media server are separate machines is demonstrated. This is the second of a three-part series of Backup Exec Tech Center modules on this subject.
- Integrating CPS with Backup Exec: Part 3
This presentation describes how SmartLink functions and shows you how you can use the Backup Administration Console to monitor CPS activity after the two programs are associated. This function is also demonstrated. This is the third of a three-part series of Backup Exec Tech Center modules on this subject.
- Using Symantec Remote Agent for Windows Servers
This presentation explains what the Remote Agent is, how CPS uses it, and how it is installed within a Backup Group.
- Using CPS Logs
This presentation explains what is logged in CPS, how CPS uses log information, and how you can manage the log information. There is no demonstration included with this module.
Troubleshooting
Having a problem with a particular backup job? This category contains tips from our experts on how to solve roadblocks you may encounter.
- Device Online/ Offline
Lower your downtime. Learn how to make a device available or unavailable without having to reboot a windows server. Backup Exec makes all this possible without having to reboot the machine.
- Guidelines for Applying HotFixes & Service Packs
Why spend time applying a HotFix you don’t need? Learn how to identify HotFixes that apply to your specific environment.
- Kill a Hung Process
Learn how to kill a hung process without a reboot. This module will show you how to load Windows admin tools and how to execute the kill command in Windows 2000 and Windows 2003.
- Remote Agent Access Error
Problems with remote agent? See the solution demonstrated here.
- Resolving "Insert Overwritable Media in Drives" Error
"Please insert overwriteable media into drive"? See this solution demonstrated here.
- SQL Permissions Check
Backup Exec and the Agent for Microsoft SQL Server provides for fast, flexible, and reliable SQL Server data protection. Its important that, when you need to access the SQL Server for backup or recovery, you have all the permissions necessary. This module covers the permissions required to protect your SQL Server database with Backup Exec.
- Troubleshooting "Access Denied" Messages
When Backup Exec returns an access denied error due to insufficient access rights to a resource, its important that you know how to resolve the error to ensure your network resources are protected. In this module you will learn how to ensure your logon accounts have sufficient rights.
- Troubleshooting Device Issues
In the event that your hardware devices are not functioning correctly in Backup Exec, it is crucial that you understand how to troubleshoot the problem. Symantec provides several tools to assist you in resolving issues with your devices.
- Troubleshooting Logon Accounts
Learn how to establish permissions for agent assisted backups and remote client data protection.
- Troubleshooting Restore Job Errors
In the event of data loss, you must be able to recover quickly. Therefore, it is essential that you can overcome a restore job that fails. This module prepares you to troubleshoot a restore job failing with the error "authentication failed on connection to the server".
- Using DEBUG
Be a star. Solve it yourself before calling support. A DEBUG log will never make the best-seller list, but understanding how to use them will make you a most valuable player.
- Using SGMon
Even a Cadillac needs to be worked on occasionally. When troubleshooting Backup Exec, SGMon provides a live capture of all Backup Exec activity. Blow by blow.
Backup Exec Basics
If you are entirely new to the world of "backup", this section is for you. Get a quick snapshot of the protection Backup Exec provides, as well as an overview to common backup terms and concepts.
- What is a Backup? (free)
Understand the concept of a backup and learn how to define the backup process.
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- Backup Methods
Get a quick overview of the available backup methods offered in Backup Exec.
- What is a Restore?
Coffee spilled on the server? No problem - learn the basics of restoring your data.
- Mastering the Archive Bit
Since backups are commonly based on the status of a file’s archive bit, it is important to have an understanding of how and where the archive bit is set. In this module, we will discuss how Backup Exec makes use of the Archive Bit to determine which files have been backed up previously and which files will be backed up in the future.
- Backup Window
Learn to identify factors that affect the time required to back up data.
- Backup Horizon
Understand the concept of a backup horizon, why it's important and how to identify issues affecting them.
Remote Agent for Windows or NetWare Servers
If you are entirely new to the world of "backup", this section is for you. Get a quick snapshot of the protection Backup Exec provides, as well as an overview to common backup terms and concepts.
- What is a Remote Agent?
Remote Agents extend the capabilities of Backup Exec, enabling you to back up specific features on remote servers, such as Shadow Copy Components and System State information, that you otherwise would not be able to back up. This module illustrates how Remote Agents work and describes the benefits they provide to your Backup Exec environment.
- Installing Remote Agents for Windows Servers
Remote Agents are a useful addition to your Backup Exec environment, but they can only function after they have been properly installed. This module explains how to install the Remote Agent for Windows Servers and demonstrates how to push-install a Remote Agent from the media server.
Tech Lounge
Here you'll find general modules that apply to Tech Center members.
Contact Symantec EducationFor questions or further assistance, contact us at: 800 327-2232 (option 4) or send an email to techcenter@symantec.com.
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