Can Backup Exec 8.0 backup remote Win 2000 Wkst.?

[tombillet]

Hello,

Does anyone know of a way to backup over the network (from a Windows 2000 server running Backup Exec 8.0) a Windows 2000 workstation computer? I realize the speed would be slow but it isn't too much information. I thought the remote agent would allow this to work but it didn't.

Thanks,
Tom

 

[DaveFarquhar]

I only have experience with Backup Exec 8.5 and newer, but you should be able to use 8.0 to back up either a remote workstation or server. It shouldn't care. Verify that the remote agent is installed by checking the file C:\WINNT\BCKUPINST.LOG. Also check to make sure the remote agent service is running.

You may also have to run setup on your media server and punch in a license key for the remote agent.

I've had each of these three things happen to me at one time or another.

Dave Farquhar

http://dfarq.homeip.net

 

[tombillet]

Dave,

Thanks for the information. As far as I know, I didn't purchase any remote agent licenses. I am assuming that it isn't working because I don't have the license. I am going to have to purchase a license and see if I have any luck.

Do you know if the standard version of Backup Exec includes any remote agent licenses?

Thanks,
Tom

 

[DaveFarquhar]

I thought that it included one remote agent license, but I could very easily be wrong about that. It would be worth calling Veritas' sales department to ask before plunking down the cash.

Dave Farquhar

http://dfarq.homeip.net

 

[stevet3]

Remote agent license are not required for backing up workstations. Its included free with core product. Just need to install the remote agent software and thats it.