Backup exec gives you fast, simple, complete, costeffective protection and recovery for your data, wherever it lives. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Go to the windows services console start run services. Buy a veritas backup exec agent for application and databases. Backup exec agent install failed with error code 1603 backup exec remote agent failed 1603. If youre using the qnap as the backup device, can you create a series of folders on there and add them as backuptodisk folder locations within be, this should work without any problems. Part of the issue is i have setup nas, teamed both nics to become one and done the general static ip etc. Install backup exec remote agent on qnap request for backup exec agent backup exec relies on an agent being installed on the remote windows or linux server to back it up fully, the agent deals with things like open files. Storage devices attached to the backup exec server contain the media on which backup data is written. To do that you have to have be starting use credentials that match that of what is on the qnap. To this date, i have been running this way for about 1 month now without a single failure. Ralus is a standard remote agent where your backup devices backuptodisk or tape are connected to an existing backup exec media server. You can also back up the data from an iscsi drive through backup exec agent running on a. Veritas enterprise product end of support life eosl information can filter by product and product version.
Siris virtual required files required for configuration on a vmware or microsoft hyperv setup. The vendor supplying the storage server appliance provides a software plugin, which is installed on each backup exec server and remote agent for windows with direct access that is attached to the openstorage server. Netgear readynas storage links to symantec backup exec. If you do this and create a user defined share, you should be able to backup data from this nas, but you will still get the warning. We then redirected the backup exec job to send all data over this new network. The backup exec server however, needs to be onsite for other backups that also need to be performed. The backup exec remote media agent for linux servers provides storage. It can be the backup server itself or network storage connected by iscsi or microsoft networking. Backup exec 16 hardware and cloud storage compatibility list. An ssl trust will need to be established after a manual installation of the agent for windows. The remote agent for windows servers raws has been renamed to agent for windows aws in backup exec 15 and above. About installing the remote agent for linux or unix servers. Anyonw have a link to the latest symantec agent standalone installer.
Nas network attached storage device provides great convenience for its users. After successfully connecting to the synology nas, a backup summary based on. Deduplication requires the deduplication option to be licensed on the backup exec server. Qnap designs and delivers highquality network attached storage nas and professional network video recorder nvr solutions to users from home, soho to small, medium businesses. To remotely update the agent, administrators can install the newer agent on. It administrators can directly attach tape and disk storage devices to a remote linux server, allowing backup data to. By supported, i mean that the agent uses symantecs apis if possible and that it tested and bug fixes provided for latest versions of backup exec, in perpetuity. Then the backup of the 2x critical servers must run in the datacenter directly to the tape drive connected to a server in the data center.
All references to sso on the hcl are now replaced with eso due to the change. Netgear nas supports symantec backup exec linux remote agent. These devices dont run a windows os and cant have the remote backup agent installed on them, but this should be fine since im not wanting to backup data thats on the nas i just want to use the nas to store my backed up data. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for windows. Netgears readynas line of storage appliances for small to mediumsize businesses now supports the remote agent for linux and unix serversor ralusfor symantec backup exec for windows servers. Backup exec 16 hardware and cloud storage compatibility. Aomei free backup software for windows backup to nas devices.
Refreshed the group policy on the windows server 2008 box start run and type in gpupdate and upon successful gpo refresh, the media server could then log on. How the remote media agent for linux servers works from the backup exec media server, you can add a linux server as a remote media agent. Installing the remote agent for linux or unix servers. After you download and register the mars agent, open the agent console. Both ralus and rmal are available for installation once a backup exec agent gsu file is uploaded to the snapserver.
Together with highperformance agents and options that provide fast, flexible, granular protection and scalable management of local and remote server backups, backup exec 11d is the gold standard in windows data recovery. Symantec backup exec remote agent for linux or unix servers what you need to install the agent group. This issue is also observed on servers or workstations with the backup exec remote administration. All individuals within a company are allowed to share their data at the same time by accessing remote nas devices. Symantec backup exec for windows servers remote media agent for linux server v. I request that qnap provide a supported remote agent for linux ralus for symantecs backup exec.
Backup to the cloud for an extra layer of protection. How the remote media agent for linux servers works. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows is a software program developed by symantec. Netgear readynas integrated with symantec backup exec. Dec 10, 2010 now, go to the backup exec console and expand the macintosh systems under favorite resources of backup selections. Veritas backup exec remote agent for windows useafterfree. Arcserve backup ndmp nas option for windows maintenance renewal 3 years. Upon being installed, the software adds a windows service which. How to install the remote agent for macintosh servers rams. Click on new, create a logon account for mac system with the server admin username and password.
Arcserve backup agent for sharepoint portal for windows enterprise mainte. Remote windows server 2008 r2 backup fails with error. Symantec symantec backup exec 11d for windows servers agent. Ralus extends backup execs advanced agent technology to asustor nas by providing full, incremental, and differential backup support, restore capabilities and clientside deduplication for supported distributions of linux.
Jan 09, 20 if youre using the qnap as the backup device, can you create a series of folders on there and add them as backup todisk folder locations within be, this should work without any problems. As for data backup, you can also put the backup image file to a nas device other than manually connecting the computer to an external hard drive. It can be a server or pc with backup exec agent installed on it, or a standard network shared folder nas. Im attempting to use backupexec to backup files from a share on the nss4000. Ost functionality is available on supported windows backup exec 20 backup exec server and remote agent for windows platforms. The only agent i have the option of pushing to clients is the remote agent for windows systems. You can find it by searching your machine for microsoft azure backup. About configuring the remote agent for linux or unix servers.
Symantec backup exec for windows servers remote media agent. If the nas can be attached to a windows server as an iscsi lun so that the file storage is then shared via the server and not shared directly from the nas then you can install a remote agent on the windows server and would then be supported for incremental backups against the content of the lun. Request for backup exec agent qnap nas community forum. If you used the san shared storage option in a previous version of backup exec, the. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Now, go to the backup exec console and expand the macintosh systems under favorite resources of backup selections. Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure backup.
Can i use be to backup our synology rackstation nas. Netgear readynas line of storage appliances for small to mediumsized businesses now supports the remote agent for linux and unix servers ralus on symantec backup exec servers. In our continued commitment to quickly bring new features and incremental improvements to existing ones based on feedback from our customers, we are glad to reintroduce remote agent for linux and unix servers ralus for the aix and solaris platforms. All versions before backup exec 16 fp1, backup exec 15 14. Upgrade unnessesary hotfixes and install remote agent 3. The backup exec agent for vmware and hyperv provides comprehensive. It has nothing to do with qnap nases and everything to do with backup software. So my question is, can backup exec be used to backup data to a nas that is located on the network. Backup exec has been around in one form or another since the early 1990s and has a reputation as one of the more reliable backup products on the market.
The remote media agent establishes a data connection to the remote computer on which a supported remote agent is installed. The remote agent for 64bit systems differs somewhat from the remote agent for 32bit systems. Installing a backup exec 2010 or 2012 ralus or rmal agent on. These devices dont run a windows os and cant have the remote backup agent installed on them, but this should be fine since im not wanting to backup data thats on the nasi just want to use the nas to store my backed up data. I am running hyperv on my server and would like to install that agent, but i. How to install the remote agent for macintosh servers. Veritas backup exec agent for application and databases on. Veritas on nas allinone backup solution across physical.
Select the mac server and a prompt for logon credentials will show. Installing a backup exec 2010 or 2012 ralus or rmal agent. Symantec backup exec remote agent for linux or unix servers installation. How the remote media agent for linux servers works symantec. About the backup exec operators group for the remote agent for linux or unix servers. Back up windows machines by using the mars agent azure. First we will define a backuptodisk folder as the backup share on the readynas, then follow up with a custom backup job using that folder as the destination. Backup exec 20 agents and options articles and howtos. Backup exec access is denied for remote agent solutions. Veritas backup exec remote agent for windows suffers from a useafterfree vulnerability. The new backup exec agent for ndmp protects netapp filers. Back up windows machines by using the azure backup mars agent. Nas devices, the message remote agent is not present appears in the backup job log, causing the job to list as failed. It has nothing to do with qnap nas es and everything to do with backup software.
Data sheet veritas backup exec agents and options prim. The 64bit version is available only for backup exec 9. Solution this issue has been discovered with network appliance devices, although it may occur during the backup of any nas device that closely mimics windows network sharing. Symantec backup exec remote agent for windows should i. I hope this helps anyone else experiencing intermittent. It administrators can directly attach tape and disk storage devices to a remote linux server, allowing backup data to be protected directly to those linuxattached storage devices. How to install the backup exec 15 and above agent for. The datto backup agent is installed on the machine to be protected and works with a datto appliance to deliver backup and continuity. Synology active backup for business agent synology inc. The administration console can be run directly on a backup exec server or from a remote system using a backup exec remote administration console.
They will also happily connect remotely to either walk you through or even actively. I am running hyperv on my server and would like to install that agent, but i dont seem to have that option. Using symantec backup exec with the readynas answer. We will continue to use backup exec as we have only just purchased this. Backup exec 2012 jobs keep losing connectivity to remote.
Vrtsralus name it whatever you want hostname of the backup exec media server get the version. Uninstall symantec backup exec 2014 remote agent for. Dec 16, 2010 remote agent is not present performing standard backup. As far as i know and probably you too this is unsupported by most enterprise backup software. How to backup your gmail account to a qnap turbo nas. Remote agent veritas backup exec 64bit remote agent the remote agent for windows servers remote agent is now available for 64bit systems. How to back up restore iscsi lun, and create iscsi lun snapshot on qnap turbo nas. Mar 28, 2019 backup exec has been around in one form or another since the early 1990s and has a reputation as one of the more reliable backup products on the market. This domain\user should match exactly the user account that both the media server backup exec server service and the remote servers backup exec remote agent service use to log on. May 27, 2017 veritas backup exec remote agent for windows suffers from a useafterfree vulnerability.
The backup exec remote media agent for linux servers provides storage flexibility for linux servers running in a backup exec environment. The backup exec remote media agent for linux server provides storage flexibility for linux servers running in a backup exec environment. Because backup exec for windows expects a remote agent to be installed on. Veritas backup exec is a data protection software product that supports virtual, physical and cloud platforms. And from the backupexec documentation about enabling the remote agent of backupexec 9 through a firewall i found the following informations. Veritas backup exec remote agent for windows useafterfree posted may 27, 2017 authored by matthew daley. Backups can be configured to use a nas, smb, drives. The free standalone veeam agent for microsoft windows provides a simple solution for backing up windowsbased desktops, laptops and tablets with veeam agent for microsoft windows free. Veritas backup exec remote agent for windows useafter.
In the schedule backup wizard, select getting started next. Windowsinstaller856d92054aa348fbadd2ce6eff23ed9e to. You can choose to either push the agent from the backup exec server else copy the remote agent installer from c. The backup exec administration console is the interface to control a backup exec server. At any point, you can click on a screenshot to view a larger version of it. Thus the onsite backup server must give instruction to a veritas client based in the data center. Installed directly on the readynas appliance, the symantecproduced backup exec agent communicates directly with symantec backup exec software, providing significant.