Symantec Backup Exec 11.x for Windows Svrs - Admin I and II (VT-1519)

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This course is delivered through Veritas.

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Prerequisites

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Skills Gained

• 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
• Automate file protection for users' desktop and laptop computers using the Desktop and Laptop option

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Course Content

Module 1 - Course Introduction

Module 2 - Backup Exec Basics

• Backup Exec Architecture
• Installing a Media Server
• Running a Basic Backup Job
• Running a Basic Restore Job
• (Labs included)

Module 3 - Devices

• Types of Devices
• Configuring Devices in Backup Exec
• Device Pools
• Advanced Device Configuration
• (Labs included)

Module 4 - Media

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

Module 5 - Backup Jobs

• Selection Lists
• Device and Media Settings
• Schedules
• Additional Backup Job Settings

Module 6 - Data Protection – Part 1

• Backup Methods
• Media Rotation Methods
• Tape Flow
• (Labs included)

Module 7 - Data Protection – Part 2

• Policies
• Templates
• Duplication
• Verification
• Vaulting
• (Labs included)

Module 8 - Data Protection – Part 3

• Monitoring Backup Exec Activity
• Controlling Backup Exec Activity
• Restoring Data
• (Labs included)

Module 9 - Advanced Backup Exec Management

• Backup Exec Configuration Settings
• Symantec Live Update
• User-Defined Selections
• The Remote Administrator
• Active Directory Considerations
• Backup Exec Utilities
• (Labs included)

Module 10 - Managing the Backup Exec Database

• Backup Exec Database Overview
• Database Maintenance Tasks
• Database Recovery Tasks
• Defining the Database Location
• Setting Database Access Privileges
• (Labs included)

Module 11 - Remote Agents

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

Module 12 - Advanced Open File Option (AOFO)

• AOFO Overview
• Installing AOFO
• Setting AOFO Defaults for Backup Jobs
• Advanced AOFO Functions
• (Labs included)

Module 13 - Database Agents

• Database Agents Overview
• Agent for MS-SQL Server
• Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server
• (Labs included)

Module 14 - Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option

• Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option Overview
• Performing Synthetic Backups
• Performing Off-Host Backups
• (Labs included)

Module 15 - Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO)

• DLO Overview
• Installing DLO
• Configuring DLO
• Restoring Files Using DLO
• Monitoring DLO
• Advanced DLO Function
• (Labs included)

Module 17 - Continuous Protection Server

Module 18 - Backup Exec System Recovery (BESR)

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