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Business Store > Symantec Backup Exec 12 for Windows Servers License + Essential 12 Months Support
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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
  • 64-Bit Media Server Support
  • Data Sheet

Operating Systems
  • 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.
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