Backup Exec 2012 Step by Step

Backup Exec 2012 is one integrated product that protects virtual and physical environments, simplifies both backup and disaster recovery, and offers unmatched recovery capabilities. Powered by Symantec V-Ray technology, Backup Exec 2012 restores entire servers, critical Microsoft applications, and VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V virtual environments to dramatically minimize business downtime. (Pasted from www.symantec.com)

Let’s start the Symantec Backup Exec 2012 Installation. As shown in below error message .NET Framework 3.5 is required for continue the installation.

I am installing Symantec Backup Exec 2012 on Windows Server 2012 server. Go to Server Manager -> Dashboard -> Add roles and features -> choose “NET Framework 3.5 Features” from Select Features window.

Now we can start the installation.

Terms and Condition window.

Computer Environment check….

Activating License.

Configuring Logon Account…

You can add computers from this window (Symantec Agent)

Backup Exec Install Summary

Installing Backup Exec 2012.

Installation is finished.

Open Backup Exec 2012 from Start menu.

Initializing interface.

Configuring Storage…

Choose Storage type:

• Disk-based Storage
• Network Storage
• Tape Storage
• Storage Pools

Storage device description

Specify the disk storage device..

Storage Configuration Summary

Creating Disk.

Also see How to Backup/Restore Exchange 2010 DAG with Backup Exec 2012 article.