Thursday, August 11, 2011

Step By Step guide to download and Install Backup Exec 2010 R2

Step By Step guide to download and Install Backup Exec 2010 R2:

Solution


[ I ] Download Backup Exec
One of the following available method can be used to download the Backup Exec 2010 R2 DVD ISO image :


1. Download from FileConnect website:

a. Go to  -  fileconnect.symantec.com

b. Select the Preferred Language

c. Enter the Serial Number for Backup Exec (the Serial Numbers is usually the 'M' number which can be obtained from the purchase documentation or by contacting the Licensing Department)

d. Click "I Agree" on End User License Agreement

e. Select the Language for Backup Exec for Windows Servers

f. Select the option "HTTP Download" and click on Continue

 
2. Download from the Backup Exec Trialware Website:
b. Click on Download Now
 
Note: Although it the website says 'free 60-day evaluation', please note that the files downloaded from this website are the same as full version. If the valid license key is not entered during the installation, the product would run in a 60-day evaluation mode. As soon as the license is installed it will come out of evaluation mode.
c. Click "I Agree" on the Terms and conditions page.
 
d. Login with the SymAccount username and password
e. Fill the Survey Form.
f. Select the preferred download method; either download the FULL ISO (3GB) OR download the 4 pieces of the ISO separately
 
g. Select a location to save the file and click on 'Save' button.
 
h. Allow Symantec Download Manager to install and start the download
 
i. Once the ISO is downloaded, there are multiple ways to use this;
  • Extract the ISO with an extract/unzip program.
  • Mount the ISO as a DVD drive using virtual DVD software
  • Burn the ISO to a physical DVD
 
 
[ II ] Install Backup Exec 2010 R2
 
1. Double click on the "Browser.exe" file from the DVD media to launch Backup Exec Installation
The Welcome Screen contains three options :
  • Getting started: This option will provide helpful documentation and links about the product. 
  • Pre-Installation: Environment Checker. 
  • Install Products: Would provide option to Install Backup Exec or Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server. Choose Backup Exec here
This will start the installation wizard which will guide the user through the installation process.
 
2. Select I Agree to accept the End User License Agreement and click Next to continue with the installation.  
 
3. Select Local Install
Note: The Remote Install option can be used to Push Install the Backup Exec Media Server or other available agents to any Remote Server in the network.
The option of Install Remote Administration Console can be used to install the Remote Admin console which is used to connect to other Backup Exec Server's for Remote Administration. (No License is required to be installed for this option"
   
4. Click Next to continue.

5.
Backup Exec Installation will run the Environmental Check. (See Related Documents section)
 

6.
Review the summary and Click Next to continue.
 
7. Enter a valid Backup Exec 2010 R2 Product License Key and select Add.
Note: The above process needs to be repeated in order to add more Licenses for additional Backup Exec Agents & Options. If no License Numbers are entered, Backup Exec will be installed in a 60-day Evaluation Mode.
   

8.
Review and Add features, Options or Agents to be installed in Backup Exec and click Next
 
 
9. Select a Destination Folder to install Backup Exec. By default the location is C:\Program Files\Symantec\Backup Exec. It can be changed if required by clicking on the Change button. Click Next to continue.
 

10.
It is recommended to give the Backup Exec Service Account (BESA) a Domain user account belonging to the Domain Admins and Local Administrators groups. Enter the domain user account to be used for the Backup Exec services.
 
The following rights are required:
  • Act as a part of operating system
  • Backup Files and Directories
  • Create a token object
  • Logon as a batch job
  • Logon as a service
  • Manage Auditing and Security Log's
  • Restore Files and Directories
 
Click Next to continue with the installation of the Backup Exec services
 
11. Select 'Create a local Backup Exec SQL Express instance to store the database on' to host the Backup Exec 2010 R2 database on a local SQL Express 2005 instance. Select Browse to change the target location for the SQL Express installation and click Next.
   
Note : To use an existing SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 instance, click 'Use an existing SQL Server 2005 (SP3 or later) or SQL Server 2008 instance on the network to store the database on' and select the instance from the drop down menu. If the instance is unavailable, type 'ServerName\Instance_Name' and click Next
 
12. The process provides an option to install the latest Symantec device drivers. Select 'Use Symantec device drivers for all tape devices'. and Click Next 
 
13. Review the Backup Exec Installation summary, and click Install to begin the Installation.
 
Note: The installation process may takes several minutes to complete. During the process, the progress bar may not move for several minutes.
 
14. Click on "Continue Anyway" on Device drivers installation (if prompted)
 
15. After the installation is complete, the following options are displayed :
·             Run Live Update after the System Restart
·             View the readme
·             Create a shortcut to Backup Exec on the Desktop,
·             Restart the computer.
 
16. Click Finish after selecting the appropriate check boxes
Note: A reboot is required in order to complete Backup Exec 2010 R2 installation.
(Once the server is rebooted new ICON for Backup Exec 2010 R2 will be seen on the desktop provided the option "Create Desktop Shortcut" was selected during the installation).
 
17. Open Backup Exec and run Tools>Live Update to download latest patchs after Installation is complete. Please note: It is best to run Live Update until it states that it is up to date.  This may take multiple attempts.
 
18. Now it is necessary to push the updated agents to all remote agents using the Tools>Install Agents and Media Servers on Other Servers option.




Article URL http://www.symantec.com/docs/TECH138264

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