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Symantec Backup Exec™ 12 for Windows Servers delivers continuous protection for Exchange, eliminating daily backup windows and providing point-in-time recovery. It also provides granular data recovery and continuous protection for critical Windows applications and file servers.
Backup Exec 12 also lets you recover critical Exchange, SharePoint, SQL and Active Directory data in seconds through high powered agents. Improved data recovery for Exchange means no more mailbox backups, recovery of individual SharePoint documents, SQL snapshots, and Active Directory components. Enhanced data security with encryption and expanded platform support including 64-bit enhanced Windows environments.
Key Features
Complete data protection for Windows-based server environments
Innovative multi-product integration with market leading technologies
Patent Pending Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) Recovers Critical Application Data in Seconds
True Continuous Data Protection eliminates the backup window by continuously protecting data as it changes
Key Benefits
Optimized Data Protection of Microsoft Windows Server 2008
New Backup Exec Agent for Enterprise Vault™ ensures valuable data archives are backed up and easily recoverable
Symantec Online Storage™ integration provides a secure, cost efficient, easy to manage off-site storage location
Symantec Endpoint Protection™ integration triggers proactive back ups of critical databases to further protect businesses data from crippling virus outbreaks
* Express Band S offering.
Offers fully scalable solution, including centralized management and SAN support for growing businesses
Continuous Data Protection for Exchange, SQL and File Servers
Flexible and Configurable Encryption (128/256 bit) AES, FIPS
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (with SP4 and Update Rollup 1 for SP4)
Windows Server 2003
Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
Windows Server 2003 R2 Editions
Windows Storage Server 2003 (with SP1)
Windows Server 2008
Windows XP (with SP2)
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Small Business Server 2000 (with SP4)
Windows Small Business Server 2003 (with SP1)
Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2
Client Support
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Windows 2000 Professional
Windows NT 4.0 Workstation
Windows ME
Windows 98
Internet Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, Service Pack 1 is required for SQL Server 2005 Express
Processor
Intel Pentium, Xeon, AMD, or compatible
Memory—Backup Exec Media Server Note: RAM Requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the options installed, and the specific computer configuration
Required: 256 MB RAM
Recommended: 512 MB RAM (or more for better performance)
Memory—Backup Exec CASO Server (may depend on the number of media servers being supported)
Required: 512 MB RAM
Recommended: 1 GB RAM
Virtual Memory Recommendations
20 MB above the Windows recommended size for total paging file size (total for all disk volumes)
Disk Space
Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration. Backup Exec database and catalogs require additional space.
696 MB (Typical Installation)
805 MB (includes all options)
Other Hardware
Network interface card or a virtual network adapter device
CD-ROM drive
(Recommended) A mouse
(Optional for printer notification) Printer supported by Microsoft Windows
(Optional for pager notification) Modem 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. For a complete list of supported devices, refer to the Backup Exec hardware/software compatibility list.
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.