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new discussion 25 May 2013
Fred_Garvin posted: testing tape lib
HI, I've got a brand new test backup server and tape library system setup - right now I want to test it so I have 2 partitions setup and the big one is 20 tapes.  The other partition I have is two tapes for manual off-sites of just data.  The other jobs going to the 20 tapes are complete server backups maybe. Right now  I want to point ALL the jobs I created to those 20 ...
discussion comment 25 May 2013
pete_4u2002 commented on: SMG: Scanner error "agent running on xx.xx.xx.xxx is temporarily unavaiable"
when do you see this error? looks like connection issue. have you checked the log?  
discussion comment 25 May 2013
BryantP commented on: PGP WDE Decryption is stuck at 99%
Thanks Alex, I did use that command and saw that there was no progress. As I needed a quick solution I was not able to further troubleshoot beyond that. So instead I opted to have another hard drive re-imaged and using that in my current laptop with a fresh PGP install to decrypt the drive in Windows and it appears to be working; as I am sure this is the most recommended method to ...
discussion comment 25 May 2013
tmoore323 commented on: Norton Ghost users - Welcome to Symantec System Recovery!
I just purchased this product with the thoughts of using it to back up my existing system to another hard drive in case of hard drive failure - same system to same system in other words. Now I'm beginning to wonder if this is possible with this software. Please advise.   Thanks!
discussion comment 25 May 2013
pete_4u2002 commented on: How to Protect a Win2008 Server ?
do you mean you have only one system to protect? if yes, is it necessary to install SEPM? you can install unmanaged client.
blog entry comment 25 May 2013
AndrewB commented on: $9 Million for Email 'Failures'
Very valuable post, Tony. Well worth the read.
new discussion 25 May 2013
Arun K posted: vtl
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/what-virtual-tape-library   I was reading this VTL discussion today.   I come across various queries. Restore can be faster in disk so as in VTL...backup can be faster in disk so as in VTL ....disk can also be faulty. I agree that a VTL should retsore a few files quicker than tape, but then again, so will a disk storage unit. "Backups ...
discussion comment 25 May 2013
me007today commented on: BE 2012 to backup SAN storage
Hi all Thank you all for the enlightening suggestions. As suggested, I can add a FC HBA in BE media server. With that in place, can I confirm that the data from SAN via FC reach BE media server then send to tape backup library via FC? What licenses would I need to backup *two* SAN box to tape library? Regards George    
updated discussion 25 May 2013
narangdass posted: update issue
Sorry for my Bad English.... I have one of question regarding sep client updating issue . My question is some of laptop user are travelling for out of networks.that duration sep client are not updating.does anyone setting available in sepm console any one client out of networks sep client updating automatically in internet.
discussion comment 25 May 2013
virus012 commented on: software deployment solution
Hi, Check this artical Various methods of deploying the Altiris Agent Article:HOWTO4476  |  Created: 2006-08-02  |  Updated: 2006-08-29  |  Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/HOWTO4476  https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/articles/altiris-client-install-through-psexecexe-tool
discussion comment 25 May 2013
BenDC commented on: Unable to write files to network
If the number of requests remain high you may also consider adding more Protection Engine servers to spread the scanning load.
discussion comment 25 May 2013
virus012 commented on: Software Uninstallation
hi, you can create uninstall batch file and run through altiris check this issue releated thread https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/forums/how-run-uninstall-software-batch-file
updated discussion 25 May 2013
Danish_S posted: Altiris management console can't open
Altiris Mgmt console doesn't open even when Symantec Mgmt Agent & other Altiris services are running.  Every time I open I get the following error Service Unavailable HTTP Error 503. The service is unavailable. Please help ASAP
new discussion 25 May 2013
Kumar.S posted: NBU configiuratone New client
Is it possible to assign one dedicated media server for one backup policy for one client server How to proceed this task pls I need the help. My requirement is following Weekly backup will be one policy using one media server in branch office And daily backup policy using another media server in HO The backup client is a windows file server. Master server is in HO Thanks.
new discussion 25 May 2013
Kumar.S posted: NBU configiuratone New client
Is it possible to assign one dedicated media server for one backup policy for one client server How to proceed this task pls I need the help. My requirement is following Weekly backup will be one policy using one media server in branch office And daily backup policy using another media server in HO The backup client is a windows file server. Master server is in HO Thanks.