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Training Course Summary:

This course covers how to install and configure Backup
Exec 11d for Windows Servers, create backup policies,
run backup jobs, and create and run restore jobs.
Students will also learn tape configuration and media
rotation methods, as well as how to troubleshoot Backup
Exec.
This course also covers advanced functions of Backup
Exec 11d for Windows Servers, such as configuring
advanced settings, managing the Backup Exec
database, and using Remote Agents to protect Windows,
Linux, and UNIX servers.

By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• 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.

Pre-Requisites:

You should have working knowledge of administration and
configuration of the Windows 2000 and Windows 2003
platforms, and you should have experience configuring server
software and hardware. Knowledge of domain security and
experience with Active Directory are recommended. Knowledge
of MS-SQL Server is beneficial, but not necessary.

Who Should Attend:

This course is for system administrators, system
engineers, technical support personnel, consultants,
network administrators, backup administrators, backup
operators, and others who will be responsible for
installing, configuring, and administering Backup Exec
10d for Windows Servers.

Training Course Overview/Content:

Course Introduction
• About This Course
• Symantec’s Education and Support Resources
• The Backup Exec 11d Product
Backup Exec Basics
• Backup Exec Architecture
• Installing a Media Server
• Running a Basic Backup Job
• Running a Basic Restore Job
Devices
• Types of Devices
• Configuring Devices in Backup Exec
• Device Pools
• Advanced Device Configuration
Media
• Media Terms and Concepts
• Managing Media in Backup Exec
• Media Catalogs
• Media Sets
• Advanced Media Functions
Backup Jobs
• Selection Lists
• Device and Media Settings
• Schedules
• Additional Backup Job Settings
Data Protection – Part 1
• Backup Methods
• Media Rotation Methods
• Tape Flow

Data Protection – Part 2
• Policies
• Templates
• Duplication
• Verification
• Vaulting
Data Protection – Part 3
• Monitoring Backup Exec Activity
• Controlling Backup Exec Activity
• Restoring Data
Advanced Backup Exec Management
• Backup Exec Configuration Settings
• Symantec Live Update
• User-Defined Selections
• The Remote Administrator
• Active Directory Considerations
• Backup Exec Utilities
Managing the Backup Exec Database
• Backup Exec Database Overview
• Database Maintenance Tasks
• Database Recovery Tasks
• Defining the Database Location
• Setting Database Access Privileges
Remote Agents
• Remote Agent for Windows Servers (RAWS)
• Remote Agent for Linux and UNIX Servers (RALUS)
• Workstation Agents