Select the desired network subnet that was entered on the remote server in the publishing tab of the backup exec 2010 remote agent utility. Lists the userdefined selections that are currently defined under userdefined selections in. About the user defined selections node in the backup selections list. Using backup exec remote agent for server running isa 2006. You can set a userdefined daylight saving time by using the clock usersummertime command. Symantec backup exec 2012 sdr or simplified disaster recovery. Requesting attended remote control desktop support. Hello experts, i am having a few teething problems with a couple backup jobs running on backup exec 2010. Dec 21, 2011 i could see the remote system in the devices tab, however when i launch a job to select the data source for backup the windows system remote doesnt show any selectable folders to be backed up. Sep 14, 20 backup fails after migration to sbs 2008 sep 14, 20, 3. About the userdefined selections node in the backup. Also, that using remove server and addserver is not relevant.
Veritas technologies is pleased to announce that the veritas support website has been named a 2019 winner in the annual ten best web support sites competition sponsored by the association of support professionals asp. If you change the port number on the remote windows or linux computer, you must also change it on the backup exec server. A userdefined choice is available in the add list, and a postprocessing function field is available at the bottom of the page. Once done the resource credentials related to that server also should get deleted automatically. In the event that a user loses their mobile device, using solarwinds n. Did you ever need to restore a sql database from a backup. Find answers to authentication problems with backup exec 12. You are supposed to need an agent for this with backup exec 12. It seems to work for a couple machines i tried, but several others its not. The program can be identified by the backup exec dlo icon. You may also want to consider using adaptive compression to maintain backup performance. The system account specified in the backup exec logon accounts. How to back up userdefined microsoft windows distributed file.
Domain\ user and linkstation name\ user conventions and they dont work either. The backup selections show all resources with nothing is available for. Removing servers from the list of servers on the backup and restore. This user right is defined in the default domain controllers group policy object. The username that the backup exec services are associated with is either disabled, deleted, renamed, or the password changes. I cant upgrade to v6 now, and i would like to use the latest backup exec 12. Adding it as a user defined selection gets around that. See this discussion that describes the problem and solutions. The licensed software and documentation are deemed to be commercial computer software as defined in far 12. Backup exec dlo requires a program to run on your pc. Find answers to backup exec cifs share backup issue from the expert community at. Veritas, veritas backup exec for windows servers, the veritas.
The agent seems to have stopped working on a file server. Hopefully screen captures will be a good starting point to help demonstration the missing selection and the delete action required. If you decide to use an affinity value other than default, it is recommended that you limit the threading as well. Then you must restart the backup exec job engine service on the backup exec server. Backup includeexclude selections options symantec backup exec. Backup selections allows you to view the folders and files that have been backed up from your. With the changes to the administration console in backup exec and the removal of the user defined selections area of the backup selection. There are a couple subfolders that are excluded which ive added to universal excludes.
In backup exec 2012, the approximate equivalent of what was formerly user defined selections is the file server option in the add server wizard. Adding a userdefined selection to the userdefined selections node. Meaning, that newly created backup jobs with backup exec 2012 will not be affected. The backup selection and migration criteria adme uses. This means stopping all services and backing up the data and catalog folders, uninstalling backup exec, and installing a fresh copy of 2012. Jul 26, 20 hello, is the service for remote agent on the linux server started. Can you go into user defined selections and use the ip address of the server to back it up. This product may contain third party software for which veritas is required to provide attribution. Symantec backup exec 2010 r2 administrators guide the software described in this book is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The gui here is window backup job propertiessource selections view by resourcefavourite resourceswindows system. To establish a trust relationship, add the remote agent to the favorite resources in the backup selections tree. How to perform an automated or manual uninstall of the backup exec remote agent for windows systems raws for 11d, 12. If you have had this problem and resolved it, let me know how. Deleting a userdefined selection from the userdefined selections node.
Use the clear command to reset global server loadbalancing statistics for one or more of your gss components. Userdefined functions to provide a userdefined function, select user defined function from the add. To execute the same command from the configuration mode, use the do show runningconfig command. From the msp ncentral signin screen, users can use attended remote control desktop support to request assistance communicate the following procedure to your users if they want to request attended remote control desktop support. About the userdefined selections node in the backup selections list. In this situation, you must use the backup exec utility operation remove primary san sso server and do the following. Backup exec provides simple, complete backup and recovery protection for your business, to cover all data wherever it resides. I have a netapp filer presenting a few shares that im trying to take weekly full backups to usb disk attached to a media server for offsite storage. I could see the remote system in the devices tab, however when i launch a job to select the data source for backup the windows system remote doesnt show any selectable folders to be backed up. Deleting a userdefined selection from the userdefined. We are using user shares or user defined selections to make our backup selections, as is stated in the article you linked to and as ive stated. It is certainly a big change from previous versions, but a worthwhile one once you get used to it. Make sure that if you find that the backup exec remote agent for windows servers service is using anything other than local system account, change that to use local system account so that backup exec will function correctly.
In the backup job properties, go to network and security. Select manage user defined selections and add the share. First you need to make sure you are running build 3518 and not any prior releases order to use the backup exec 12. Removes full and differential backup files and transaction log backups based on a user defined period either the file age or the date. I dont want to remove access restrictions from the folders but this is the only way backup exec can see them since i. Taken over a system from a previous worker who had things running quite nicely, however ive hit a snag with a file server which is baffling me. Click on view selections tab in the backup job properties window and delete anything related to the old server. User scenarios when a user starts the create recovery disk. Userdefined selections options symantec backup exec. About the domains node in the backup selections list adding an active directory. Due to a problem installing sql 2005 express during the upgrade, i had to use the manual bemig method of migrating backup exec on all of our servers. Cannot make remote server selection from the expert community at. Nothing in the link you provided mentions mapped drives.
Also, that using removeserver and addserver is not relevant. On the backup selections tree, rightclick userdefined selections, and then click manage userdefined selections. V79573443842 backup job fails when specifying a network. See deleting a userdefined selection from the userdefined selections node. Once that is done, you can close the backup exec services manager window and then open backup exec again. In such a case, add the linux servers ip address in the userdefined selectionsopen a new backup job, right click on userdefined selections and select manage userdefined selections, and then try to browse it using the root account. About using fully qualified domain names in backup selections. If the command is successful you will see a group of ascii characters shows up, this means the media server can communicate with the server you are attempting to backup.
Change all of the managed media servers that belong to the current central administration server to standalone media servers. Nov 20, 2012 did you ever need to restore a sql database from a backup. For more information about using backup exec across firewalls, refer to the central admin server option appendix, in the symantec backup exec for windows servers administrators guide. Also is the remote agent service on that server at all times. Now selection lists are gone you need to define your selections for each job. Symantec backup exec 2012 and virtual opensuse server. Symantec backup exec agent for oracle on windows or linux servers. Understanding logon accounts and required user rights. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent for. Any use, modification, reproduction release, performance, display or disclosure. Backupexec and cif share solutions experts exchange.
Configuring share level backup jobs in backup exec veritas. Removing a default rss feed from the symantec rss reader. After working with that software for weeks now, i can tell two things. Before you start tuning the cpu throttle or affinity parameters to adjust backup performance, try limiting the number of threads. We are using user shares or userdefined selections to make our backup selections, as is stated in the article you linked to and as ive stated. I recently had to rebuild one of my media servers and reinstall be 10d because of a few problems i was having. How to restorebackup sql database fromto remote server. Deleting a user defined selection from the user defined selections node. Symantec backup exec 2012 guardian network solutions. The backup files, if there are mixed backups in the same backup file.
The problem is caused because backup exec does not install the most recent patches for the remote agent when. Symantec backup exec 2012 problems the register forums. For example, to display the ace running configuration from the exec mode, use the show runningconfig command. I have tried to authenticate with either the domain name and linkstation name in front of the user i. Are you able to backup through userdefined selections. I have also tried creating user defined selections in backup exec but run into the same auth problems on setup. Configure the standby backup gssm in your gss network and associate it with the dns name or ip address of the primary gssm. You will need to run the command from both the media server and the remote guest. How to definegrant the required user rightspermissions for a. To backup the configuration files and dependent files in a context or in all contexts, use the backup command.
First you need to make sure you are running build 3518 and not any prior releases order to use the backup exec. In such a case, add the linux servers ip address in the user defined selections open a new backup job, right click on user defined selections and select manage user defined selections, and then try to browse it using the root account. Also, doublecheck the selection list details to remove any unwanted resource. This will allow you to add a file server such as a nas device to the servers list on the main backup and restore page, by either name or ip address. The licensed software and documentation are deemed to be commercial. Or lets be more general, did you ever need to access a file from sql server management studio file explorer and this file was located on a remote server. Cisco gss getting started guide software version 3. Configuring a symantec backup exec data collector policy. Track the location of mobile devices you can locate a mobile device within solarwinds ncentral. License to copy and use this software is granted provided that it is identified as the rsa data security, inc. Step by step installation of the backup exec remote agent. Clearing the statistics for a gss component will erase all record of routing activity and performance for that device.
Veritas support named one of 10 best support websites. To avoid this sitiuvation, create media set with proper overwrite and append period so the older media gets rotated automatically. Adding a user defined selection to the user defined selections node. Backup exec version 11d and later detects the new junctions but does not cross them, even if you select the backup option titled back up files and directories by following junction points. In the task pane, under general tasks, click properties. This command, however, does not delete pdb entries saved as part of an automatic dump to a backup file on a disk, which the gss loads upon a reboot or. This version is so full of problems that it is quite impossible to use unless you have a.
Moving from a job centric view to a server centric one is a bit like moving from imperial to metric. If you are on backup exec 2010r2 you should upgrade to 2010r3. Hi guys, we have shut a server down as not using it anymore and obviously the backup failed with cannot contact remote agent. Create or modify a backup job to select the remote server by using the name of the server under favorite resources in the backup selections. If it is add the linux servers ip address in the user defined selections open a new backup job, right click on user defined selections and select manage user defined selections, and then try to browse it using the root account. Installing symantec device drivers by using the symantec device driver. Hi everyone, new to the forums and fairly new to backupexec as well. How to perform an automated or manual uninstall of the. How to use backup exec logon accounts for sql databases. Backup executive 12 authentication failed on connection. So i have gone in and tried to remove the server from the list and cannot as it comes up with account logon failure, cannot access required file or directory.
The coot user manual laboratory of molecular biology. With backup exec, the value here represents a defined jobid name, or it. Run a repair of the be installation itself through addremove programs. About managing microsoft virtual hard disk vhd files in backup exec. Some of the third party programs are available under open source or free software licenses. This symantec product may contain third party software for which symantec is required to provide attribution to the third party third party programs. This document is the coot user manual, giving an overview of the interactive features. The product described in this document is distributed under licenses restricting its use, copying. Symantec backup exec agent for vmware virtual infrastructure. Specifies the name of the userdefined selection you want to add or delete from userdefined selections in the backup selections. I am having trouble backing up a virtual lopen suse linux 12. The software described in this book is furnished under a license agreement and may be used. The gui here is window backup job propertiessourceselectionsview by resourcefavourite resourceswindows system. When you perform a rolling upgrade in a caso environment, upgrade the components in the following order.
And please make sure he is using the backup exec 12. Explore five common veritas backup exec error codes, which range from services not starting to backup storage. You can remove all pdb entries from the gss memory by using the proximity database delete all cli command. After migrating from sbs 2003 to server 2008 r2, and upgrading backup exec from 12. I am hoping to be able to have symantec backup exec 2010 connect to some windows machines via their ipc shares for backup.
On the domain controller, click start programs administrative tools active. Unable to select backup source for remote agent wi. If u have 3 remote agent licenses, it should be working fine because the backup server itself doesnt need a remote agent license. If for reasons of strange system 29 requirements you want to remove the path components of the backup file name you can do so using. Contributors reprints answers definitions eproducts events features. Configuring backup exec to automatically delete files after a backup. Removing servers from the list of servers on the backup and restore tab. Recommended devices for backups that use granular recovery technology. Deleting a userdefined selection from the userdefined selections node about managing microsoft virtual hard disk vhd files in backup exec how to back up userdefined microsoft windows distributed file system data. At the moment,you can move the old media to scratch media set and the backup job would continue overwriting the bkf file from the scratch media set. User defined backup selection in backup exec 2012 spiceworks. It is recommended the remote agent be uninstall using windows add remove programs.
Backup exec cifs share backup issue solutions experts exchange. If desired, you can provide userdefined and postprocessing functions on the create format page. Takes a bit of getting used to, but makes a lot more sense in the long run. Backup exec cifs share backup issue solutions experts. To use the backup exec utility remove primary san sso server operation. It took a bit of time to setup the scheduled backups with windows backup, but after it was finished it works fine and the design is so simple that it always works and i. Select the userdefined selection you want to delete in the selections defined list.
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