Symantec Backup Exec 11.x for Windows Administration I & II

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Symantec Backup Exec 11.x for Windows Administration I & II

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prerequisites			skills gained
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code.

BEWS11-I-II

length.

5 days

type.

Instructor-Led

partner.

Symantec :: Veritas

price.

$3,000

This course covers how to install and configure Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers, create backup policies, run backup jobs, and create and run restore jobs. Students will also learn tape configuration and media rotation methods, as well as how to troubleshoot Backup Exec.

This course also covers advanced functions of Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers, such as configuring advanced settings, managing the Backup Exec database, and using Remote Agents to protect Windows, Linux, and UNIX servers.

Advanced features and functions of Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers are also discussed, primarily focusing on add-on agents and options that enhance the functionality of Backup Exec. A high-level overview of the Backup Exec System Recovery product is also provided.

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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 will be responsible for installing, configuring, and administering Backup Exec 10d for Windows Servers.

prerequisites

You should have working knowledge of administration and configuration of the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003 platforms, and you should have experience configuring server software and hardware. Knowledge of domain security and experience with Active Directory 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.
	Configure different types of devices for use with Backup Exec.
	Manage media used by Backup Exec.
	Create Backup Exec backup jobs.
	Apply backup, media rotation, and tape flow models to a data protection environment.
	Configure job policies and templates.
	Effectively manage Backup Exec activity.
	Configure advanced Backup Exec functions.
	Manage, maintain, troubleshoot, and protect the
	Backup Exec database.
	Back up various types of servers and workstations using remote agents.
	Protect open files and manage shortened backup windows using the Advanced Open File Option.
	Use database agents to back up different types of databases running on remote systems.
	Perform synthetic backups and off-host backups using the Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option.

hands-on

This course includes practical exercises that enable you to test your new skills and begin to transfer them into your working environment.

course content details

	Course Introduction

	About This Course
	Symantec's Education and Support Resources
	The Backup Exec 11d Product

	Backup Exec Basics

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

	Devices

	Types of Devices
	Configuring Devices in Backup Exec
	Device Pools
	Advanced Device Configuration

	Media

	Media Terms and Concepts
	Managing Media in Backup Exec
	Media Catalogs
	Media Sets
	Advanced Media Functions

	Backup Jobs

	Selection Lists
	Device and Media Settings
	Schedules
	Additional Backup Job Settings

	Data Protection - Part 1

	Backup Methods
	Media Rotation Methods
	Tape Flow

	Data Protection - Part 2

	Policies
	Templates
	Duplication
	Verification
	Vaulting

	Data Protection - Part 3

	Monitoring Backup Exec Activity
	Controlling Backup Exec Activity
	Restoring Data

	Advanced Backup Exec Management

	Backup Exec Configuration Settings
	Symantec Live Update
	User-Defined Selections
	The Remote Administrator
	Active Directory Considerations
	Backup Exec Utilities

	Managing the Backup Exec Database

	Backup Exec Database Overview
	Database Maintenance Tasks
	Database Recovery Tasks
	Defining the Database Location
	Setting Database Access Privileges

	Remote Agents

	Remote Agent for Windows Servers (RAWS)
	Remote Agent for Linux and UNIX Servers (RALUS)
	Workstation Agents

	Administration II: Advanced Open File Option (AOFO)

	AOFO Overview
	Installing AOFO
	Setting AOFO Defaults for Backup Jobs
	Advanced AOFO Functions

	Database Agents

	Database Agents Overview
	Agent for MS-SQL Server
	Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server

	Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option

	Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option Overview
	Performing Synthetic Backups
	Performing Off-Host Backups

	Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO)

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

	Central Admin Server Option (CASO)

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

	Continuous Protection Server

	CPS Overview
	Installing and Configuring CPS
	CPS Jobs
	Restoring CPS Data
	Integrating CPS With Backup Exec
	Monitoring CPS Activity

	Backup Exec System Recovery (BESR)

	BESR Overview
	Installing BESR
	Configuring BESR
	Using BESR