Duration: 5 Days
Course Code: AS-WA001
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Description
The Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 for Windows Servers:
Administration course 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 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.
Differences between Backup Exec 12 and previous versions are described. Additionally, differences and
enhancements introduced in the Backup Exec 12.5 release are described.
Who Should Attend?
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 12.5.
Prerequisites
To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:
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 the following applications is beneficial, but not required:
MS-SQL Server
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server
Skills Gained
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Describe the basic functions of Backup Exec.
Manage devices and media used by Backup Exec.
Run basic backup jobs.
Establish backup policies and templates.
Restore backed-up data.
Use advanced Backup Exec functionality, such as encryption and compression.
Monitor activity and troubleshoot problems.
Tune device performance and maintain the Backup Exec database.
Protect remote servers using the appropriate Remote Agent.
Install and use the following add-on packages:
o Advanced Open File Option
o Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option
o Desktop and Laptop Option
Use Backup Exec to protect databases.
Course Content
Symantec Backup Exec 12.5: Administration I
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
Backup Job Basics
Configuring Backup Jobs
Running Backup Jobs
GRT-Enabled Backups
Establishing Backup Policies
Policies
Templates
Relationship Rules
Creating a Policy-Based Backup Job
Restoring Data (On-Demand)
Configuring Restore Jobs
Running Restore Jobs
System Recovery
Advanced Functionality
Advanced Device Management
Advanced Media Functions
Encryption and Compression
Vaulting
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Backup Exec
Monitoring Backup Exec Activity
Controlling Backup Exec Activity
Backup Exec Utilities
Symantec Backup Exec 12.5: Administration II
Remote Agents
Remote Agent for Windows Systems (RAWS)
Remote Agent for Linux and UNIX Servers (RALUS)
Active Directory Recovery Agent (ADRA)
Advanced Backup Methods
Advanced Open File Option (AOFO)
Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option (ADBO)
Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO) (On-Demand)
DLO Overview
Installing DLO
Configuring DLO
Additional DLO Tasks
Advanced DLO Functions
Database Agents (On-Demand)
Database Agents Overview
Installing Database Agents
Supported Databases
Symantec Backup Exec 12.5: Database Agents
Agent for MS-SQL Server
MS-SQL Server Overview
SQL 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 Exchange
Restoring Exchange