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System Requirements

For a complete list of supported environments, refer to the Backup Exec hardware and software compatibility list.

Operating Systems Supported

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server 2008
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family (SP1).
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 family.
  • Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003.(SP1)
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family.(SP4, Update Rollup 1 for Windows SP4) (SP4 is min for support of SQLExpress 2005)
  • For Windows Small Business Server, please see Backup Exec for Windows Small Business Server

Virtual Environments

  • VMware ESX Server 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5
  • VMware Infrastructure 3 (replacement/rename for ESX Server)
  • VMware Server 1.0 (replacement/rename for GSX Server)
  • VMware GSX Server 3.1 and 3.2
  • Microsoft Hyper-V
  • Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2

Client Support

Note: for Mini-filter drivers (needed for Exchange granular support) Only certain versions of Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003 support minifilters. Specifically: Windows Server 2000 must have SP4 and the “Update Rollup 1 for Windows SP4”.Windows Server 2003 must have at least SP1.
  • Microsoft Windows Vista (Ultimate, Business & Enterprise) (Supported by Remote Agent for Windows Servers only)
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional (SP2) (SP2 is min for support for SQL Express 2005)
Note: Storage Provisioning will require Window 2003 R2 or Windows 2008. It will also depend on VDS 1.1

Internet Browser

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
  • Service Pack 1 is required for SQL Server 2005 Express

Processor

  • 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.
  • Required: 256 MB RAM
  • Recommended: 512 MB RAM (or more for better performance)

Memory—Backup Exec CASO Server

Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on the number of media servers being supported.
  • Required: 512 MB RAM
  • Recommended: 1 GB RAM

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 a virtual network adapter card
  • CD-ROM drive
  • • (Recommended) A mouse
  • (Optional for pager notification) Modem supported by Microsoft Windows
  • (Optional for printer notification) Printer supported by Microsoft Windows

Storage Hardware

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 Backup Exec. To enable support for additional robotic library drives, you must purchase Backup Exec Library Expansion Option.
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