Editing the password credential using the console/UI's Define Backup Wizard | Backup Destinations within a standalone / non-managed BESR/SSR installation does not change the backup job's cached credentials.
Backup Exec System Recovery (BESR) / Symantec System Recovery (SSR) backup job user credential are unable to be updated.
Created: 03 Jun 2011
Problem
Environment
Windows OS based BESR/SSR clients.
Solution
WORKAROUND: Stop the BESR / SSR service, follow the steps outline in the technote listed below, and re-create the backup schedule/job.
Known Issue Filed Under:
Backup and Recovery, Symantec System Recovery (formerly Backup Exec System Recovery) - BESR 2010, Symantec System Recovery (formerly Backup Exec System Recovery) - SSR 2011, Symantec System Recovery (formerly Backup Exec System Recovery), System Recovery console/UI, Investigating/gathering information