Offsite Backup Copy
Automatically copy recovery points (backups) to a remote server using FTP or to an external hard drive or network share to enhance your disaster recovery efforts
Symantec ThreatCon Integration
Easily configure Backup Exec System Recovery to automatically run a backup when the Symantec ThreatCon level reaches or exceeds the level you specify. Ties directly into Symantec's global DeepSite ThreatCon infrastructure.
Granular Recovery of Exchange, SharePoint and Other Individual Files and Folders
Simplify the recovery of Exchange, SharePoint, as well as individual files and folders, including:
- Recovers individual Exchange emails, SharePoint documents or files and folders from a single interface with the Granular Restore Option (included with the SBS Edition)
- Recovers individual files and folders in seconds via the Granular Restore Option or through independent file/folder backup capabilities
- Enables end user recovery of files and folders via Google™ Desktop or Backup Exec Retrieve using a common web-browser interface for fast and simple recovery, without IT intervention
USB Drive Identification
Backup Exec System Recovery intelligently and uniquely communicates to USB drives and will run backup jobs to the given device even if the drive letter changes
Integration with Altiris Notification Server 6.5
Manage system backup tasks directly in Altiris Notification Server 6.5 using Backup Exec System Recovery and the Backup Exec System Recovery Integration Component for Altiris
Data Sheet
Operating Systems Supported
Windows 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems:
- Windows Small Business Server 2000 or 2003
Processor
233 MHz or greater, as required by the operating system
RAM Requirements for All Platforms
Memory requirements per key components:
- Backup Exec System Recovery Agent: 256 MB
- Backup Exec System Recovery user interface and Recovery Point Browser: 256 MB
- Symantec Recovery Disk: 512 MB minimum (dedicated), or 768 MB minimum (dedicated) for the multilingual version of the Symantec Recovery Disk
- Backup Exec System Recovery LightsOut Restore: 1 GB
Available Hard Disk Space
- Approximately 250-300 MB for the entire product, depending on the language of the product you are installing
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: 280 MB of hard disk space required for 32-bit computers, and 610 MB for 64-bit computers
- Recovery points: Sufficient hard disk space on a local hard disk or network server for storing recovery points
- Backup Exec System Recovery LightsOut Restore: 2 GB
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
The drive can be any speed, but must be bootable from the BIOS.
Backup Exec System Recovery uses Gear Software technology. To verify that your CD writer or DVD writer is compatible, visit
http://www.gearsoftware.com/support/recorders/index.cfm.
You can look up information about your writer if you know the name of the manufacturer and model number of your writer.
Software
The .NET Framework 2.0 is required to run Backup Exec System Recovery.
If the .NET Framework is not already installed, Backup Exec System Recovery initiates a prompt to install it for you.
Virtual platforms (for converted recovery points)
- VMware ESX Server 2.5 and 3.0
- VMware Infrastructure 3 (replacement/rename for ESX Server)
- VMware GSX Server 3.1 and 3.2
- VMware Server 1.0 (replacement/rename for GSX Server)
- VMware Workstation
- Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Granular Restore Option (bundled with the Backup Exec System Recovery Windows Small Business Server Edition)
Minimum System Requirements
Processor
Intel Pentium® class or better
Operating Systems Supported
- Windows Vista (Ultimate, Business)
- Windows XP Professional (SP1 or later)
- Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or later)
- Windows Small Business Server 2000 or Small Business Server 2003
- Windows 2000 Server/2000 Advanced Server (SP4 or later)
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2008
RAM Requirements
256 MB minimum
Available hard disk space
35 MB
Software
You must have the following software installed on your computer before you install the
Backup Exec System Recovery Granular Restore Option
- Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery
- Microsoft Outlook 2003
- .NET Framework 2.0 (included in the Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery installation)
Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Manager
Minimum System Requirements
Processor
Pentium 3: 1 GHz or higher (Pentium 4: 3.0 GHz or higher recommended)
Operating System
Backup Exec System Recovery Manager Console
- Windows Vista Home Basic, Premium, Ultimate, Business
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions (SP1)
- Windows Server 2003 R2 Editions (SP1)
- Windows Server 2003 (SP1)
- Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
- Windows 2000 Advanced Server (SP4)
- Windows 2000 Server (SP4) and Update Rollup 1 for SP4
- Windows Small Business Server 2000 (SP4)
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (SP1)
- Windows XP Professional (SP1)
- Windows 2000 Professional (SP4)
Backup Exec System Recovery Manager Server
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions (SP1)
- Windows Server 2003 R2 Editions (SP1)
- Windows Server 2003 (SP1)
- Windows Small Business Server 2003 (SP1)
RAM
The memory requirements for the two main components are as follows:
- Backup Exec System Recovery Manager server: 1 GB
- Backup Exec System Recovery Manager console: Dependent on the operating system
Available hard disk space
The hard disk space requirements for each component are as follows:
- Backup Exec System Recovery Manager console: 100 MB
- Backup Exec System Recovery Manager server: 750 MB
- Backup Exec Retrieve: 15 MB
- Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0: 280 MB (32-bit computers); 610 MB (64-bit computers)
- Storage space on the network for the recovery points
Software
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is required to run Backup Exec System Recovery Manager and Backup Exec System Recovery on client computers.
When you start the Backup Exec System Recovery Manager console for the first time, .NET is automatically installed if it does not already exist or an older version exists.
Note: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 must be installed on client computers before you install Management Control.
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