Windows 2008 R2 Supported by Backup Exec 12.5
Windows 2008 R2 is now supported by Backup Exec 12.5. It is only supported as a remote server, it is still not supported a sa Media Server though.
The patch to install is available via live update or the following link.
http://seer.entsupport.symantec.com/docs/331998.htm
Please make sure to read the install notes for the hotfix.
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