System requirements:
The following are the minimum system requirements to run Backup Exec 2010 Base Core functions.

Note: Some Agent/Options have additional requirements. Search for The Agent/Option name and Requirements for a particular Agent/Option's requirements.



Note: The Backup Exec Support Tool has a System Requirement Test report you can run.
Backup Exec Support Tool -  
http://support.veritas.com/docs/352258




Operating System:

You can find a list of compatible operating systems, platforms, and applications at the following URL:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/umi/V-269-1

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.

SQL

Service Pack 1 is required for SQL Server 2005 Express.

Processor

Processor Intel Pentium, Xeon, AMD, or compatible.

Memory

Required: 512 MB RAM
Recommended: 1 GB RAM (or more for better performance)
Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the options installed, and the specific computer configuration.
For the Central Admin Server Option: 512 MB RAM required, 1 GB recommended.
Virtual Memory Recommendations: 20 MB above the Windows recommended size for total paging file size (total for all disk volumes).
Refer to your Microsoft Windows help documentation for instructions on how to view or set the paging file size.

Disk Space

1.44 GB (Typical installation)
2.32 GB (Includes all options)
Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration.
Backup Exec database and catalogs require additional space. An additional 330 MB is required for SQL Express.

Other Hardware

The following hardware is recommended:

Network interface card or a virtual network adapter card.
CD/DVD drive.
A mouse.
(Optional for pager notification) Modem that Microsoft Windows supports.
(Optional for printer notification) Printer that Microsoft Windows supports.

Data Target Storage

You can use storage media drives, robotic libraries, removable storage devices, and non-removable hard drives.
You can find a list of compatible devices at the following URL:
 
http://entsupport.symantec.com/umi/V-269-2