Veritas Backup Exec 20.

1: Administration
(Agents and Features)

Lesson 02: Introduction to Remote Agent, Applications

and Databases

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Lesson introduction
Install and Configure
• Lesson 00: Course Introduction
• Lesson 01: Backup Exec Fundamentals
• Lesson 02: Licensing Backup Exec 20.1
• Lesson 03: Installing Backup Exec
• Lesson 04: Working with the Backup Exec Administration
Console
• Lesson 05: Disk Storage Devices
• Lesson 06: Cloud-based Storage Devices
• Lesson 07: Network Storage Devices
• Lesson 08: Disk, Network, and Cloud Data Management
• Lesson 09: Tape Devices and Tape Management
• Lesson 10: Backing up Data
• Lesson 11: Managing Servers and Jobs
• Lesson 12: Restoring Data
• Lesson 13: Working with the Database Encryption Key
• Lesson 14: Simplified Disaster Recovery
• Lesson 15: Upgrading Backup Exec
• Appendix A: Storage Devices
• Appendix B: Central Admin Server Feature
• Appendix C: Remote Administration Console
Agents and Features
• Lesson 00: Course Introduction
• Lesson 01: Deduplication Feature
• Lesson 02: Introduction to Remote Agent, Applications and
Databases
• Lesson 03: Protecting Microsoft Exchange Server
• Lesson 04: Protecting Microsoft SQL Server
• Lesson 05: Protecting Microsoft SharePoint Server
• Lesson 06: Protecting Microsoft Active Directory
• Lesson 07: Protecting Virtual Environments
• Lesson 08: Performing Virtual Machine Conversions
• Appendix A: Agent for Linux
Lesson objectives
Topic
Agent for Windows
Push-installing the Agent for Windows
using the Add Server Wizard
Locally installing the Agent for Windows
Managing the Agent for Windows
Agent for Applications and Databases
fundamentals
Introducing GRT support for Agent
Enabling the Agent for Applications and
Databases feature
Objective
Describe the functions and capabilities of the Agent for Windows.
Perform a push installation of the Agent for Windows using the Add Server
Wizard.
Perform a local installation of the Agent for Windows from the Backup Exec
server.
Manage the Agent for Windows.
• Describe the purpose of the Agent for Applications and Databases.
• List the applications that are supported by the Agent for Applications and
Databases.
Describe GRT support for the Agent for Applications and Databases.
Describe the process to enable the Agent for Applications and Databases
feature.
Topic: Agent for Windows

After completing this topic, you will be able to describe the functions and
capabilities of the Agent for Windows.
Agent for Windows: Overview
• Enables backup and restore operations on Windows resources

Backup Exec
Remote Server
Server
Agent for Windows
Job Engine Service
(Beremote.exe)
(Bengine.exe)

Agent for Windows:

• Gathers data
• Provides software compression
• Provides software encryption
• Packages the data into Microsoft Tape Format
(MTF)
• Sends the data to the Backup Exec server
Licensing scheme
• Install the license on the Backup Exec server.
• In Backup Exec 20.1 you are using Capacity based licenses:
Bronze, Silver, and Gold.
• These Capacity based licenses are available in subscription
based or perpetual based mode.

Unlimited installs of the Agent for Windows is 

Backup Exec included in:
server • Capacity Edition (s)
• V-Ray edition so long as the remote servers are
virtual machines

Install the Agent for

Windows software on
the remote server.

Windows server
Agent for Windows installation requirements
Minimum Requirement
Operating System
 
Memory Size
Installation Hard disk space
Firewall setting on RAWS machine
UAC (User Account Control) setting
Description
Backup Exec 20.1 SCL Article URL:
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/BE_20_SCL
1GB RAM
Recommended: 2 GB RAM (or more for better performance)
2GB disk space or above to install RAWS locally and Push Installation.
A. Firewall Turned ON: user should enable the following inbound rules
(may require a restart) – needed for Push Install.
a. Remote Service Management (RPC-EPMAP)
b. Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI-In)
B. Firewall Turned OFF:  no need to enable any inbound rule.
UAC  ON   login with administrator credential  push RAWS getting
successful.
UAC  OFF  login with administrator credential  push RAWS getting
unsuccessful.
Agent for Windows: Install methods
Methods
Best Methods – Push Install:
Add a Server – Push Install
Push install to virtual machines
Local Methods:
Local install from Backup Exec server folder
Local install from Backup Exec.iso
Rarely used Methods:
Install from Microsoft Active Directory Rule
Silent Script Install

Installation path:
RAWSinst20.htm - %programdata%\Veritas\Backup Exec\Logs
Push installing to Windows servers

Push installations eliminate the need for local access to the target computer.

Push-install the Agent for Windows to multiple computers - Installation can

push-install up to five servers concurrently.

Backup Exec
server

Agent for Windows install

Remote computers
Conditions for installing the Agent for Windows
Install target volume cannot be:

• ReFS
• Windows Dedupe
• Compressed
• Encrypted

Push Installation requirements:

• File and Printer Sharing
• Windows Management Instrumentation
• Anti-virus access allowed
• Firewall access
Topic: Push-installing the Agent for Windows using the
Add Server Wizard

After completing this topic, you will be able to perform a push installation
of the Agent for Windows using the Add Server Wizard.
Add a server

To understand the steps to Add a single Server, refer to the topic Adding a
Server from Lesson 10: Backing up Data in the Install and Configure course.

Push-installing the Agent for Windows to remote computers.

https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/59226269-99535599-
0/v53888365-99535599
Add multiple servers (1/5)
Add multiple servers (2/5)
Add multiple servers (3/5)
Add multiple servers (4/5)
Add multiple servers (5/5)
Topic: Locally installing the Agent for Windows

After completing this topic, you will be able to perform a local installation
of the Agent for Windows from the Backup Exec server.
Local installation methods

Methods Method Details

From Backup Exec Server files – Updated by Veritas Update on

1 Backup Exec Server
Preferred

2 From Install Media – Version at time of ISO download

After performing a local install, you must manually configure the Agent for
Windows to establish a trust with the Backup Exec server.
1. Local from Backup Exec server files

• Copy the contents of the Agents folder from:

\Program Files\Veritas\Backup
Exec\Agents
• Paste on Desktop of remote server
• Run Setup.exe

Backup Exec server Remote computer

2. Local from the Backup Exec installation media

Run the
Setup.exe
file on the
remote
server to
begin the
installation.

Click Install to Install Agent

for Windows locally.
Establishing trust manually

After Local install, manually select the server for backup. A prompt will display to trust
the server.
Topic: Managing the Agent for Windows

After completing this topic, you will be able to manage the Agent for
Windows.
Backup Exec Agent Utility
Start > All Programs > Veritas Backup Exec > Backup Exec Agent Utility.

Idle
Idle Active
Active
Backup Exec Remote Agent for Windows services

Service Used for

Backup Exec Error Recording Service Collecting Service Crash debugs

Backup Exec PureDisk Filesystem Client Side Deduplication Must run as

Service Local System

Backup Exec Remote Agent for Agent for Windows (Backup and
Windows Restore)
Agent for Windows and firewalls (1/3)

Windows server
running AWS
For more information
Firewall https://www.veritas.com/suppo
rt/en_US/article.000017788
Backup Exec Server

Port Used for Changeable?

6101 Publishing/ Advertising No – Fixed port

10,000 Control Connection Yes – “services” file

1024-65535 Data Connection Yes, Global Settings – Range of ports.

(Backup / Restore) 25 or more.
Agent for Windows and firewalls (2/3)

Normally no change is needed

https://www.veritas.com/supp
ort/en_US/article.000017788

Port Used for Changeable?

6101 Publishing/ Advertising No – Fixed port
10,000 Control Connection Yes – “services” file
1024-65535 Data Connection Yes, Global Settings – Range of ports.
(Backup / Restore) 25 or more.
Agent for Windows and firewalls (3/3)

Port Used for Changeable?

6101 Publishing/ Advertising No – Fixed port
10,000 Control Connection Yes – “services” file
1025-65535 Data Connection Yes, Global Settings – Range of ports.
(Backup / Restore) 25 or more.
Topic: Agent for Applications and Databases
fundamentals

After completing this topic, you will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of the Agent for Applications and Databases.
• List the applications that are supported by the Agent for Applications and
Databases.
Agent for Application and Databases

Veritas Enterprise Vault

Refer to the Software Compatibility List for supported operating systems:

https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000017788
Agent for Applications and Databases benefits

Provides online database backups

Supports automatic transaction log maintenance

Supports various backup methods

Uses native Database APIs to perform the backup

Granular Restore for Active Directory, Exchange, and SharePoint

Basic database operations
Database server
1 Read DB
Database
2 Store in Memory 3 Client reads data
file

Structured Data

7
Changes
applied
to DB Clients
Changes
Client requests
5 made in 4
change
Memory
Transaction 6 Changes
log files saved to Log

Sequence of Changes
Database and transaction logs

Database Database File

file • Contains current state of Database
• All Changes written as fast as Disk IO allows

Structured Data

Changes
applied Log Files
to DB • Associated to database
• Contains list of transactions
• Useful for Point in Time Restore
Changes
Transaction saved to Log
log files • Circular / Simple
• Full Logging
• Truncate
Sequence of Changes
Snapshot Online DB Backup
Current DB state is in Memory

File Backup Backup Exec Application

Database Agent
file
Uses file system Uses DB API

Backup of DB Files Backup through DB API

DB files missing current Collects Current State

state
Inconsistent State backup Consistent State Backup

Backup Exec Active

Transaction
Exclusion skips Open DB
log files
files in File backups
Topic: Introducing GRT support for Agent

After completing this topic, you will be able to:

• Describe GRT support for the Agent for Applications and Databases.
Granular Restore Technology (GRT) basics
When enabled, the restore of GRT items can be performed from backups of
databases and virtual machines.

Application Agents Examples of individual items that can be restored

Microsoft Active Directory Users / Computers
Microsoft Exchange Server Mailboxes / Mail
Microsoft SharePoint Sites / Document
vSphere and Hyper-V Drives, folders, and files
Granular Restore Technology (GRT)

Traditional Restore:
Database • Restore entire Database
file • User manually accesses needed data objects

GRT Restore:
• User selects needed data objects in a Restore Job
• Backup Exec gets the objects from within the backed up Database
• Only the Data objects are restored

GRT Support - Database:

• Active Directory
• Exchange
• SharePoint
GRT Support - Virtual:
• Hyper-V
• VMWare vSphere
Topic: Enabling the Agent for Applications and Databases
feature

After completing this topic, you will be able describe the process to enable
the Agent for Applications and Databases feature.
Installation process

The Agent for Applications and Databases

check box will be selected automatically if a
valid Agent for Applications and Databases
license has been entered. If it is selected
manually, this feature will be enabled for a
60 day evaluation period.
Backup selections

The settings for each of these applications will be discussed in detail in the
subsequent database agent lessons.
Lesson summary
• Key points
– In this lesson, you learned about functions and capabilities of the Agent for Windows.
– You learned how to install and protect physical machines using the Agent for Windows.
– You also learned about the function of the Agent for Applications and Databases.
– Finally, you also learned how to install the Agent for Applications and Databases.
• Reference materials
– Veritas Backup Exec Technical Support:
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/BackupExec.html
– Veritas Backup Exec Master Compatibility List:
https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000017788
Important links
• Backup Exec 20.1 SCL Article URL: https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/BE_20_SCL
• Refer the link to learn more about push-installing the Agent for Windows to remote computers:
https://www.veritas.com/content/support/en_US/doc/59226269-99535599-0/v53888365-99535599
• Refer to the link to learn to configure Backup Exec with firewalls:
https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000017788
•How to change the default port used by the Backup Exec Agent for Windows servers, refer to the following link:
https://www.veritas.com/support/en_US/article.000017788
What did you learn?
You are about to be asked a series
of questions related to the current
lesson.
Question 1: Agent for Windows service
You have to manually start the Agent for Windows when starting Windows on the
remote computer.

A. True
B. False
Answer 1: Agent for Windows service
You have to manually start the Agent for Windows when starting Windows on the
remote computer.

A. True
B. False

The correct answer is B. The Agent for Windows is automatically started as a service when Windows is started on the
remote computer.
Question 2: Remote Installation of Agent for Windows
When you add Windows servers to Backup Exec, you can remotely install the Agent for
Windows to the servers.

A. True
B. False
Answer 2: Remote Installation of Agent for Windows
When you add Windows servers to Backup Exec, you can remotely install the Agent for
Windows to the servers.

A. True
B. False

The correct answer is A. When you add Windows servers to Backup Exec, you have the option to install the Agent for
Windows to them remotely.
Question 3: GRT restore
The Agent for Application and Databases in Backup Exec 20.1 supports GRT restore for
Oracle 12c R1.

A. True
B. False
Answer 3: GRT restore
The Agent for Application and Databases in Backup Exec 20.1 supports GRT restore for
Oracle 12c R1.

A. True
B. False

The correct answer is B.

Question 4: Database protection
To protect a database with Backup Exec, the user should backup the database using the
_________.

A. Disk drive volume selection

B. Database resource selection
C. Shadow Copy Components selection
D. Network Share selection
Answer 4: Database protection
To protect a database with Backup Exec, the user should backup the database using the
_________.

A. Disk drive volume selection

B. Database resource selection
C. Shadow Copy Components selection
D. Network Share selection

The correct answer is B. The Agent for Application and Databases in Backup Exec 20.1 supports GRT restores of Active
Directory 2016, Exchange 2016 CU3, SharePoint Server 2013 SP1, and SharePoint Foundation 2013 SP1.
Question 5: Database protection
The Agent for Applications and Databases provides the same options for all the
application databases that it backs up.

A. True
B. False
Answer 5: Database protection
The Agent for Applications and Databases provides the same options for all the
application databases that it backs up.

A. True
B. False

The correct answer is B. The Agent for Applications and Databases enables you to make additional settings and
selections depending on which database you are backing up. You can also configure settings specifically for the database
application.
Lab 02: Introduction to Remote Agent, Agent for Applications and
Databases
• Exercise A: Viewing Backup Exec license information
• Exercise B: Creating a disk storage device using the Configuration Wizard
• Exercise C: Installing the Agent for Windows
• Exercise D: Viewing the Agent for Windows installation footprint
• Exercise E: Backing up a remote Windows computer
• Exercise F: Restoring data to a remote Windows computer
End of presentation