Symantec 11D manual Installing Backup Exec to a local computer

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Installing Backup Exec to a local computer

On a computer that runs Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP, you cannot install Backup Exec with a service account that has a blank password. If you attempt to do so, the following error message appears when Backup Exec services are created:

The given password is not correct for account [server]\[username].

You can configure Windows to allow for blank passwords. For more information, see your Windows documentation.

Installing Backup Exec to a local computer

The Backup Exec CD includes an installation program that guides you through the installation process.

If you are upgrading from a previous version of Backup Exec, see Upgrading from previous versions of Backup Exec” on page 14.

If you want to install Backup Exec to a non-English version of Windows, you must download the SQL Express SP1 setup file from the Microsoft Web site before you install Backup Exec if all of the following are true:

You want to use a local Backup Exec SQL Express instance.

You have non-English SQL Server instances on the computer on which you want to install Backup Exec.

In addition, if you upgrade from a previous version of Backup Exec that uses a non-English version of Windows, you must download the SQL Express SP1 setup file from the Microsoft Web site.

Note If you install Backup Exec through Terminal Services and the installation media is on a shared drive (CD-ROM or network share), you must install it using a UNC path. Installation via mapped drives is not supported in this situation.

To install Backup Exec to a local computer

1.From the installation CD browser, click Installation, and then click Start the Backup Exec Installation.

1.From the installation CD browser, select the option to install Symantec Backup Exec.

2.On the Welcome panel, click Next.

3.Select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and then click Next.

4.Check Local Install, and then click Install Backup Exec software and options.

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Symantec Backup ExecTM 11d for Windows Servers Quick Installation Guide

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Contents Symantec Backup ExecTM 11d for Windows Servers Symantec Legal Notice Quick Installation Guide Table of Contents Quick Installation Guide English Description System requirementsBefore you install About the Backup Exec services account To install Backup Exec to a local computer Installing Backup Exec to a local computerClick Next Store the database on Quick Installation Guide Installing Backup Exec options to the local computer To install Backup Exec options to the local computerOn the Tools menu, click License Keys and Installation Upgrading from previous versions of Backup Exec To upgrade from Backup Exec version 8.0 or later Before starting Backup ExecStarting Backup Exec How do I run a backup job? Frequently asked questionsWhere can I find the wizards? Where can I find the Readme file?Where can I find the online documentation for Backup Exec? On the Help menu, click ReadMe FileHow do I get in touch with Technical Support?