Symantec Backup Exec 12.x for Windows Servers: Administration

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Symantec Backup Exec 12.x for Windows Servers: Administration

course schedule			who can benefit
prerequisites			skills gained
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code.

BEWS12

length.

5 days

type.

Instructor-Led

partner.

Symantec :: Veritas

price.

$3,500

The Symantec Backup Exec 12 for Windows Servers: Administration course suite is designed for the data protection professional tasked with backing up and restoring critical data and vaulting the media on which backup data is stored. This 5-day, instructor-led, hands-on class covers how to backup, restore, and vault data. Students will also learn how to configure storage devices, manage media, and troubleshoot Backup Exec. Students also learn to work with add-on agents and options which expand Backup Exec's core functionality.

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who can benefit

This course is for system administrators, system engineers, technical support personnel, consultants, network administrators, backup administrators, backup operators, and others who are responsible for installing, configuring, and administering Backup Exec 12.

prerequisites

You should have working knowledge of administration and configuration of the Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 platforms, and you should have experience configuring server software and hardware.
Knowledge of domain security and experience with Active Directory, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista are recommended. Knowledge of MS-SQL Server is beneficial, but not necessary.

skills gained

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

	Describe the basic functions of Backup Exec.
	Manage devices and media for use with Backup Exec.
	Run basic backup jobs.
	Establish backup policies and templates.
	Restore backed-up data.
	Evaluate Backup Exec reports.
	Use proprietary utilities to troubleshoot problems.
	Optimize Backup Exec performance.
	Integrate the Symantec Protection Network and Symantec EndPoint Protection with Backup Exec.
	Configure advanced Backup Exec functions.
	Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and protect the Backup Exec database.
	Install and use the following add-on packages:
	Advanced Open File Option
	Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option
	Central Admin Server Option
	Desktop and Laptop Agent
	Continuous Protection Server
	Use Backup Exec to protect databases.

hands-on

This course includes practical exercises that enable you to test your new skills and begin to transfer them into your working environment. Additionally, assessment items at the end of each lesson test your knowledge and comprehension of the information provided.

course content details

	Symantec Backup Exec 12: Administration I - Course Introduction

	About This Course
	Symantec's Education and Support Resources
	Differences in Backup Exec 12

	Backup Exec Fundamentals

	Backup Exec Architecture
	Installing a Media Server
	Running a Basic Backup Job
	Running a Basic Restore Job

	Devices and Media

	Supported Devices and Media
	Configuring Devices
	Managing Devices
	Managing Media
	Media Catalogs

	Backing Up Data

	Types of Backup Jobs
	Configuring Backup Jobs
	Running Backup Jobs
	GRT Backups

	Establishing Backup Policies

	Policies
	Templates
	Relationship Rules
	Creating a Policy-Based Backup Job

	Restoring Data

	Restore Attributes
	Running Restore Jobs
	Intelligent Disaster Recovery

	Advanced Functionality

	Advanced Device Settings
	Advanced Media Functions
	Encryption
	Vaulting Media

	Monitoring and Troubleshooting Backup Exec

	Monitoring Backup Exec Activity
	Controlling Backup Exec Activity
	Backup Exec Utilities

	Performance Tuning

	Disk Space Management
	Disk Staging
	Device Management
	The Backup Exec Database

	Symantec Backup Exec 12: Administration II - Additional Symantec Solutions

	The Symantec Protection Network
	Symantec EndPoint Protection Integration

	Remote Agents

	Remote Agent for Windows Systems (RAWS)
	Remote Agent for Linux and UNIX Servers (RALUS)
	Additional Agents
	Active Directory Recovery Agent

	Advanced Backup Methods

	Advanced Open File Option (AOFO)
	Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option (ADBO)
	Duplicating Backup Sets

	Desktop and Laptop Option

	DLO Overview
	Installing DLO
	Configuring DLO
	Restoring Files Using DLO
	Monitoring DLO
	Advanced DLO Functions

	Central Admin Server Option

	CASO Overview
	Installing and Configuring CASO
	Backing Up Files Using CASO
	Restoring Files Using CASO
	Monitoring CASO

	Continuous Protection Server

	CPS Overview
	Installing and Configuring CPS
	CPS Jobs
	Restoring CPS Data
	Monitoring CPS Activity

	Database Agents

	Database Agents Overview
	Installing Database Agents
	Supported Databases

	Symantec Backup Exec 12: Example Database Agent Configurations - Agent for MS-SQL Server

	MS-SQL Server Overview
	MS-SQL Server Agent Overview
	Backing Up MS-SQL Server
	Restoring an MS-SQL Server Database

	Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server

	Microsoft Exchange Server Overview
	Exchange Agent Overview
	Backing Up Microsoft Exchange
	Restoring Microsoft Exchange
	Continuous Protection for Exchange Data

	Agent for Enterprise Vault

	Enterprise Vault Overview
	Enterprise Vault Agent Overview
	Backing Up Enterprise Vault
	Restoring Enterprise Vault

	Agent for Microsoft SharePoint

	Microsoft SharePoint Overview
	SharePoint Agent Overview
	Backing Up Microsoft SharePoint
	Restoring Microsoft SharePoint