Upgrading Symantec Backup Exec 11d to 12

Overview:

The Upgrading Symantec Backup Exec 11d to 12 course is designed for experienced Backup Exec users who are upgrading from version 11d to version 12. This 2-day, instructor-led, hands-on class covers the key differences in the product. Students will receive an overview of the product and learn how to upgrade from version 11d to version 12. Students will also learn about some of the new functionality available for Backup Exec 12, such as integration with Symantec EndPoint Protection and the Agent for Enterprise Vault. Finally, students will learn about enhancements that have been made to some of the other Backup Exec 12 agents and options, including the Active Directory Recovery Agent, the Desktop and Laptop Option, and the Continuous Protection Server Option.

Description:

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• Describe new features and functionality available in Backup Exec 12.
• Upgrade Backup Exec from version 11 to 12.
• Integrate the Symantec Protection Network and
Symantec EndPoint Protection with Backup Exec.
• Describe enhancements to Backup Exec agents and options, including:
o Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server
o Agent for Enterprise Vault
o Active Directory Recovery Agent
o Desktop and Laptop Option
o Intelligent Disaster Recovery Option
o Continuous Protection Server Option

Who Should Attend
This course is for system administrators, system engineers, technical support personnel, consultants, network administrators, backup administrators, backup operators, and others who are responsible for installing/upgrading, configuring, and administering Backup Exec.

Prerequisites
You should have working knowledge of administration and configuration of the Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003 platforms, and you should have experience configuring server software and hardware. Knowledge of domain security and experience with Active Directory, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista are recommended. Knowledge of MS-SQL Server is beneficial, but not necessary.

Hands-On
This course includes practical exercises that enable you to test your new skills and begin to transfer them into your working environment. Additionally, assessment items at the end of each lesson test your knowledge and comprehension of the information provided.

COURSE OUTLINE
Course Introduction
• About This Course
• Symantec’s Education and Support Resources
Backup Exec 12 Overview
• The Backup Exec 12 Product Line
• Support for Microsoft Operating Systems and
Applications
• Backup Enhancements
• Media Enhancements
• Security Enhancements
• Changes to the Administration Console
• Tools and Utilities
• Discontinued Features and Functions
Upgrading to Backup Exec 12
• Backup Exec 12 Licensing
• Installing Backup Exec 12
• Upgrading to Backup Exec 12
• Additional Considerations
Additional Symantec Solutions
• The Symantec Protection Network
• Symantec EndPoint Protection Integration

Enhancements to the Agent for Microsoft Exchange Server
• Microsoft Exchange Overview
• Agent for Microsoft Exchange Overview
• Impact of Performing an Offhost GRT Backup
• Performing an Offhost GRT Backup of Exchange Server 2003
Agent for Enterprise Vault
• Enterprise Vault Overview
• Installing the Agent for Enterprise Vault
• Backing Up Enterprise Vault
Restoring Enterprise Vault
Enahnacements to the Active Directory Recovery Agent (ADRA)
• ADRA Overview
• Support for Read-Only Domain Controller
• Support for Re-startable Active Directory Domain Services
• Support for Master NIS Server for UNIX NIS Domains
• Support for VSS AD and ADAM Snapshot Consistency Checks
• Support for AD LDS
Enhancements to the Desktop and Laptop Option (DLO)
• DLO Overview
• Deploying DLO Components in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 / Vista Environment
• DLO User Stores on Windows Vista
• Service Hardening
• User Account Control
Enhancements to the Intelligent Disaster Recovery (IDR) Option
• IDR Overview
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Installation Image Files: Packaging
• Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Boot Process: Internals
• Impact of Microsoft Server 2008 Boot Process on IDR
Enhancements to the Continuous Protection Server (CPS) Option
• CPS Overview
• Deploying CPS Components in a Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Environment
• Support for Transaction NTFS
• Support for Mini-filter driver Model
• Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Core Version
• Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 TCP/IP Stack Overview
• Support for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Virtual Server
• Support for Limited User Access
• Support for Bitlocker