Symantec Backup Exec for Windows Servers
System Requirements
Operating System
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server family
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 family
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later
- Microsoft Windows Storage Server 2003
- Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 Standard and Premium, Microsoft Small Business Server 2000
- Microsoft Small Business Server 2000
Internet Browser
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
Processor
- Intel Pentium, Xeon, or compatible
Memory - Backup Exec Media Server
- Required: 256 MB RAM
- Recommended: 512 MB (or more for better performance)
Memory - Backup Exec CASO Server (may depend on number of media servers being supported)
- Required: 512 MB RAM
- Recommended: 1 GB
- Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration.
Virtual Memory Recommendations
- 20 MB above Windows recommended size for total paging file size (total for all disk volumes)
Disk Space
- 350 MB (Typical Installation)
- 550 MB (includes all options)
- Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration. Backup Exec Database and Catalogs will require additional space
Other Hardware
- Network interface card or a virtual network adapter card
- CD-ROM drive
- (Recommended) A mouse
- (Potional for pager notification) Modem supported by Microsoft Windows
- (Optional for printer notification) Requires a 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. Refer to the Backup Exec hardware compatibility list http://support.veritas.com/rd/bews-compatibility.htm for a complete list of devices that are supported.
- 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.
Application Support
- Backup Exec Agents and Options support most major applications. Refer to the Backup Exec application compatibility list at http://support.veritas.com/rd/bews-compatibility.htm for a complete application support list.
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