System Requirements
Operating Systems Supported
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (with SP4 and Update Rollup 1 for SP4)
- Windows Server 2003
- Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions
- Windows Storage Server 2003 (with SP1)
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows XP (with SP2)
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Windows Small Business Server 2000 (with SP4)
- Windows Small Business Server 2003 (with SP1)
- Windows Small Business Server R2
Client Support
- Microsoft Windows Vista
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Internet Browser
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later
- Service Pack 1 is required for SQL Server 2005 Express
Processor
- Intel Pentium, Xeon, AMD, or compatible
Memory—Backup Exec Media Server
Note: RAM Requirements may vary depending on the operations performed, the options installed, and the specific computer configuration.
- Required: 256 MB RAM
- Recommended: 512 MB RAM (or more for better performance)
Memory—Backup Exec CASO Server
Note: RAM requirements may vary depending on the number of media servers being supported.
- Required: 512 MB RAM
- Recommended: 1 GB RAM
Virtual Memory Recommendations
20 MB above the Windows recommended size for total paging file size (total for all disk volumes)
Disk Space
Note: Disk space requirements may vary depending on operations performed, the options installed, and the specific system configuration. Backup Exec database and catalogs require additional space.
- 696 MB (Typical Installation)
- 805 MB (includes all options)
Other Hardware
- Network interface card or a virtual network adapter card
- CD-ROM drive
- (Recommended) A mouse
- (Optional for pager notification) Modem supported by Microsoft Windows
- (Optional for printer notification) Printer supported by Microsoft Windows
Storage Hardware
Backup Exec requires at least one storage media drive and/or single-drive robotic library and the appropriate controller card. Removable storage devices and non-removable hard drives can also be targeted for backups.
Note: Support for a single robotic library drive is available when you purchase Backup Exec. To enable support for additional robotic library drives, you must purchase Backup Exec Library Expansion Option.
- For a complete list of supported devices, refer to the Backup Exec hardware compatibility list.
