InterWorks Blog: Backup Exec

Seeing as we're the experts, we thought we'd share some of our intel. But beware, this level of inside information may cause extreme shock and awe. If you get lost, just fire up a flare - we'll come and get you.

Networking
Dec 21
2010
While troubleshooting missing inbox email for a client, I ran across these instructions to restore an email folder (Inbox) for SmarterMail. This client uses an older version of SmarterMail and these...[more]
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Networking
Jul 05
2010
I recently ran into a problem with the Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows Systems and Backup Exec Server services both getting hung in the starting mode.  The Remote Agent was using...[more]
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Networking
Mar 07
2010
A media set in Backup Exec is a set of instructions for how the software handles appending and if/when the media will be available to be over written. The default media set in Backup Exec is set to...[more]
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Networking
Mar 01
2010
We are primarily a Dell shop, and one thing I've found out is that Backup Exec doesn't always play nice with the Dell RD1000 on Exchange GRT backups. If you are overwriting the RD1000 cassettes...[more]
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Networking
Mar 01
2010
Ever have backups working with free space on the tape/disk then one day jump to being over tape/disk capacity? Maybe someone backed up their computer to the server or synced their data to the server...[more]
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Networking
Feb 12
2010
Here are some quick notes on Exchange 2007 backups with Backup Exec: Backup Exec needs unique named account for the first 5 Characters to run under.  It can be administrator if you make sure no...[more]
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Networking
Feb 12
2010
Having problems with backing up exchange 2010 in Backup Exec 2010?  Getting an E000FE30 error partially through with the Backup Exec Remote Agent crashing? Here are some troubleshooting/testing...[more]
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Networking
Jan 29
2010
How we typically schedule backups: Obviously every client is different and we work towards getting the best backup solution for your business and your business needs, but there are a few generals...[more]
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Networking
Jan 28
2010
I've recently ran into a situation using a combination of Backup Exec 10d and 2 USB hard drives with the Backup-to-Disk Folders option.  Every time the client switches out the USB drives, the...[more]
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Networking
Jan 22
2010
One issue I ran into this past week that I had forgotten about is how Backup Exec handles LTO 4  tapes when it comes to ejecting the tape after the backup.  The latest LTO standards added...[more]
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