How to backup active directory domain services database in. I use server 2012 r2 windows server backup not a third party software. Windows server 2012 r2 support has been mentioned as supported in the current be 2014 beta. Aug 14, 2015 i am in the process of setting up a new hp proliant dl360p g8 server two hp ultra 320 scsi cards, running windows 2012 r2 that will host backup exec 2014. Windows server 2012 r2 datacenter windows server 2012 r2 standard windows server 2012 r2 essentials windows server 2012 r2 foundation more. How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server. Backup exec 2012 remote administrator console additional o. Backup exec does not support microsoft exchange management role scopes. This guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. Be2012 media server and management pieces wont install on a windows 2012 r2 server. Will i be able to do a bare metal restore for the windows server 2012 dc and exchange server from the be 2012 sp4 server. After i installed the operating system, i made a backup of the operating system, where i selected to exclude the backup of. However, the agent for windows can be installed on. The remote agents work on 2012 but i dont believe it does backup exec 2012 sp 4 support windows server 2012 r2.
First install the feature of windows server backup on windows server 2012 and then follow the steps below to take system state backup. Windows server backup may hit process freeze and backup operation fails in windows server 2012 r2. Jan 06, 2014 the ultimate backup script for window server 2008 r2 and 2012 this backup script is based on various components windows server backup, robocopy, zzip to create backups from a windows server 2008 r2 ou windows server 2012. Windows server backup may hit process freeze and backup. Another feature we love is the instant vm recovery which uses a backup to create a new vm. And it supports windows 2012 with limitations such as it does not support simplified disaster recovery sdr for win 2012.
How to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server this guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. Backup exec 2012 compatibility with windows server 2012. Windows server 2012 r2 crashing during backup of microsoft hyperv. Jul 10, 2019 it supports most of the backup tools that come with windows and third party backup programs, but unfortunately, windows server backup in windows server 2012 is not available to backup to synology system because windows server 2012 does not use samba 2 installed on synology system. Server backup software for windows server 2016 2012 r2. Does backup exec 2012 sp 4 support windows server 2012 r2. System state backup windows 2012 r2 domain controller duration. It supports most of the backup tools that come with windows and third party backup programs, but unfortunately, windows server backup in windows server 2012 is not available to backup to synology system because windows server 2012 does not use samba 2 installed on synology system. Backup exec 2014 software compatibility list scl veritas. Aug 18, 2014 how to backup active directory domain services database in windows server 2012 r2 august 18, 2014 ms server pro 6 comments maintaining an ad ds database is an important administrative task that you must schedule regular to ensure that, in the case of disaster. For those of us who use symantec backup exec in our datacenters, there has recently been a revolutionary breakthrough. Could this be the problem that is not taking backup.
Server backup software for windows server 2016, 2012 r2, and 2008 r2 file server backup with deduplication, remote backup over the internet sql server and exchange 2010 backup hyperv and vmware workstation server backup u. To restore a dc running windows server 2012 from a backup, perform the following steps. Backup exec 2012 software compatibility list scl created on may 07, 2014. Backup application process crashes in windows server 2012 r2 or windows server 2012. One thing though, install sql express 2008r2 or later first so that bexec doesnt drag in 2005 which causes headaches and crashes with win2012. Your symantec backup exec alternative for windows server. Oct 08, 2014 symantecs backup exec 2014 be2014 aims to remedy the shortcomings of its infamous predecessor. Today backup exec supports the backup exec server installation on 64bit operating systems only.
Select install based on a role of functionality and click on. System state backup windows 2012 r2 domain controller. In this ask the admin, ill walk you through the simple procedure of backing up a windows server 2012 r2 domain controller using windows backup. Pst files on a server that runs windows server 2012 r2 or windows server 2012. It will not work if you map the synology nas as a network drive.
Apr 09, 2020 windows server backup may hit process freeze and backup operation fails in windows server 2012 r2 content provided by microsoft applies to. Apr 08, 2014 assume that you have a file that contains lots of extents such as microsoft outlook. Windows server 2003 r2 datacenter edition sp2 x8632, x8664. All windows server 2012 r2 backups failing acronis forum. Backup a domain controller in windows server 2012 r2. Ive used backup exec for years and recently have bought 2012 sbe for our new 2008 server. Server application support includes microsoft sql 2012, microsoft exchange 20, hyperv and vmware esxivsphere 4.
Backup exec and its options can be installed on a local computer, a remote computer, within a virtual environment, or on a public cloud infrastructure as a service iaas virtualization platform. Sdr disk creation on windows server 2008 sp2 is supported using microsoft assessment and deployment. To back up microsoft exchange server 20, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2008 r2 sp1 64bit server or newer. Backup exec also has fast, efficient and versatile recovery of any scale, including entire servers, virtual machines, applications, files and folders. There were significant background differences between windows 2012 and windows 2012 r2, as such you will need backup exec 2014. Symantec support of 3rd party manufacturer products. However, we also have a new file server to back up which is experiencing some difficulty. Oct 25, 2016 the windows server backup utility gives you the possibility to backup data from your server to a local disk ideally a second disk attached to your server or on a network share.
The new features list is tiny but the backup exec media server now supports windows server 2012. Backup exec support for windows server 2012 r2 solutions. To back up microsoft exchange server 2016, you must install backup exec on a microsoft windows 2012 64bit server or newer. Mostly working fine with 2 virtual hosts and an exchange server, and speed is good. How to backup active directory domain services database in windows server 2012 r2. Oh yeah since backup exec 2010 r3 the product has gone to the dogs. The 2014 edition of symantec 2014 backup exec finally gets windows server 2012 support. In the righthand menu, click on manage add roles and functionalities. What i horrible business practice to not support a updated os things are changing now. Support backup exec 2012 database repository compatibility backup exec 2012 agent for applications and databases. Volume shadow copy service already been changed to manual at 2012 r2 server.
Installing backup exec 2010 r3 on server 2012 edugeek. Backup exec 2012 remote agent for windows servers wont start when mcafee agent 4. We picked a hyperv vm running windows server 2012 r2. Managing symantec backup exec 2012 with powershell this script is a collection of powershell commands that shows examples of performing some basic backup exec 2012 tasks with powershell to give you an idea of how easy it is to manage without a gui. Nov 18, 2014 managing symantec backup exec 2012 with powershell this script is a collection of powershell commands that shows examples of performing some basic backup exec 2012 tasks with powershell to give you an idea of how easy it is to manage without a gui. Symantec endpoint protection sep adds support for windows 10 with 12.
If an active directory domain controller dc running windows server 2012 is unable to boot into normal mode or directory services repair mode dsrm, it may be necessary to restore the dc from a backup. Symantecs backup exec 2014 be2014 aims to remedy the shortcomings of its infamous predecessor. Backup exec 2012 software compatibility list scl veritas. Deep integration with volume shadow copy service vss and vmware vstorage api for data protection vadp. Depending on the roles installed on the computer running windows server 2012 r2, the system state data on a domain controller includes the following components. Windows server how to restore a windows server 2012 domain.
The windows server backup utility gives you the possibility to backup data from your server to a local disk ideally a second disk attached to your server or on a network share. Backup exec 2010 sp3 and windows 2012 r2 support vox. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install. Now, its pretty easy to open beutility and use the copy media server configurationfunction in 2010 r3, but i have not found any answers as to whether this file can be imported flawlessly into 2012 or not.
John joyner explains how to use the windows server 2012 builtin backup application to restore a system image. It will work with backup exec 2012 sp1, windows 2012 does have a whinge during install but you can click through the warnings. Following is a list of admin guides, hcls and scls for all currently supported backup exec versions. Backup exec agents and options expand the features and functionality of core backup exec server to support the most common server applications, including microsoft exchange, sharepoint and sql server, oracle, windows and linux clients, server oss, and the hyperv and vmware hypervisors. Enterprise software thread, installing backup exec 2010 r3 on server 2012 in technical. Nov 12, 2014 how to install symantec backup exec 2012 on windows server this guide is for installing symantec backup exec 2012 onto a windows server environment. Backup exec 16 software compatibility list scl veritas. With the configuration you have, you might want to get the following licenses. Per this kb, be 2012 does not support windows 2012 r2. Mcafee support community backup exec 2012 remote agent. Detach the windows server 2012 r2 iso and reboot the system. Support and compatibility against win server 2008r2 and win. Backup exec 2012 can only see server 2012r2 quorum node. Software compatibility list scl updated on april 14, 2020.
How to take system state backup in windows server 2012 r2. I installed windows server 2012 r2 on a 2tb harddisk. Backup exec and enterprise vault are definitely part of veritas group. Backup exec is not the only product symantec are taking their time over supporting windows 8 server 2012. Agent for windows systems compatibility windows server 2012. For ca mainframe or enterprise support, please call support for immediate assistance. Although you should be aware that for some of the more advanced options on windows 2012 r2 that you may want to backup, your backup exec 2014 media server may also need to be running windows 2012 r2 although this does depend on your environment. Software compatibility list updates getting started backup exec server operating. A backup exec server can be installed on a vmware or hyperv virtual machine that is running a supported microsoft windows operating system. How to restore a system image in windows server 2012. Support backup exec 2012 database repository compatibility backup exec 2012 agent for applications and databases compatibility backup exec 2012 agent for vmware and hyperv compatibility backup exec 2012 feature specific compatibility symantec product compatibility and. Never liked symantec end point add backup exec to the list. This blog is not meant to be a deep dive into windows powershell or backup exec.
When you try to back up the server by using a backup application that uses the native backup apis, the application process crashes, and the backup operation fails. As a member of the closed beta team whos been running backup exec 2014 beta1 and then beta2 since early feburary i would like to say. Boot windows server and clean up after rebooting, you should be greeted by a familiarlooking boot screen while windows adjusts to its new virtual hardware. Backup software solution list backupchain veeam unitrends symantec backup exec backupassist acronis zetta altaro windows server backup microsoft dpm ahsay commvault ibm. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the.
In order to use backup exec with the cluster i followed these steps. Backup application process crashes in windows server 2012. V794096038483 backup exec hyperv agent backup to disk job is unable to mount a vhd that resides on a physical disk with a 4kb sector size backup exec support for windows 8 updates, patches and late breaking news for backup exec 20. If you pick just one feature on your windows server 2012 r2 server to turn on, youll probably want it to be the new deduplication option. The ultimate backup script for window server 2008 r2 and 2012. Find answers to backup exec support for windows server 2012 r2 from the expert community at experts exchange. Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with essential support symantec backup exec 2012 is one integrated product that protects virtual and physical environments, simplifies both backup and disaster recovery, and offers unmatched recovery capabilities. Mcafee support community backup exec 2012 remote agent for. Correct, protection of windows server 2012 r2 is not supported with backup exec 2010 r3 sp3 and is supported with backup exec 2014. Script managing symantec backup exec 2012 with powershell. Ultra 320 scsi for windows 2012 r2 solutions experts exchange. This week, after months and months of waiting for windows 8 support, we retired symantec ghost solution suite in favour of ms windows deployment services. For windows server 2012 and later computers, you cannot install backup exec or the agent for windows on a volume.
In this article, you will learn about how to manage this costsaving feature in windows server 2012 r2. Windows server 2008 r2 thread, backup exec 2012 a step backwards in technical. How to p2v windows server 2012 r2 with uefi and a gpt disk. Oct 03, 2014 the 2014 edition of symantec 2014 backup exec finally gets windows server 2012 support. Aug 12, 2016 veeam community discussions and solutions for. System reserved partition a drive letter is already been assigned.
The ultimate backup script for window server 2008 r2 and 2012 this backup script is based on various components windows server backup, robocopy, zzip to create backups from a windows server 2008 r2 ou windows server 2012. Open server manager and enable windows server backup from the features. Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with. Windows server 2012 r2 crashing during backup veeam. Were looking at new storage appliances that come with storage server 2012. Pc backup to external hard drives, network shares, and ftp. I know that symantec backup exec has, historically, supported creating tapes in microsoft tape format but, given that you wont be restoring the backups with ntbackup seeing as how there isnt a windows server 2012 version of ntbackup im not sure that microsoft tape format compatibility is. We are providing day 1 support to the latest operating systems. Not all agents are agents in the traditional sense. I have a new setup with backup exec 16 installed on windows server 2012 r2 64bit.
Symantec backup exec 2012 for windows servers with essential. The procedure for doing so is similar to the procedure in windows server 2008 r2, but the windows recovery environment winre interface has changed. Windows server how to restore a windows server 2012. Backup exec 15 software compatibility list scl veritas. Support for the latest technologies windows server 2012 r2 novastor follows a philosophy of rapid response to the release of new operating systems and the latest business applications, so that partners are never left waiting in uncertainty. I know that symantec backup exec has, historically, supported creating tapes in microsoft tape format but, given that you wont be restoring the backups with ntbackup seeing as how there isnt a windows server 2012 version of ntbackup im not sure that microsoft tape format compatibility is really all that important. Tape devices or usb devices that are connected to a vmware host connected to the virtual machine for use as a backup destination is an alternate configuration. Open server manager and enable windows server backup from the.
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