BackupExec 11d -> 12.5

Mr_T · 1 Feb 2010 at 08:17

Hi,

The company I currently work for are looking into replacing our current BackupExec 11d software with BackupExec 12.5. I've heard mixed reviews about 12.5 being a bit of a bugger to setup. What are other peoples experiences of it?

I believe that it offers a Centralised Administration tool called CASO - any body used it?

Cheers

Saundie · 1 Feb 2010 at 11:08

I had no problems moving from 11d to 12.5, although I did a rebuild of the server it ran on rather than an in-place upgrade. To be honest, other than the new agents for backing up Hyper-V etc, I didn't really find it to be any different. Hopefully somebody who has done an in-place upgrade who can offer greater insight.

Sp00n · 1 Feb 2010 at 11:41

The only issues I've had with 12.5 is relating to 2008 SBS as it doesnt like being on the same server as exchange.

Dangerous · 1 Feb 2010 at 11:45

BE 2010 is coming out in the next couple of months so I'd wait unless you are getting 12.5 free

Sp00n · 1 Feb 2010 at 12:03

So they've changed from the version naming convention and now joining the bandwagon and just doing it yearly?

Dangerous · 1 Feb 2010 at 12:05

Sp00n said:
So they've changed from the version naming convention and now joining the bandwagon and just doing it yearly?

Guess so but who changes their backup software every year anyways?

Our is every 3 years with a new tape drive.

Yamahahahahaha · 1 Feb 2010 at 12:08

Upgrading from 11d is fine.

Any of the previous versions need a full uninstall + reinstall.

Edit: Version 10 can be patched up to 11d -> 12.5, but I have had problems with this, just to clarify.

Sin_Chase · 1 Feb 2010 at 16:58

Done a couple of 12.5 installs now, next next next next.

Easy, no hassle.

Saundie · 2 Feb 2010 at 09:20

Dangerous said:
Guess so but who changes their backup software every year anyways?

Our is every 3 years with a new tape drive.

I upgrade to the latest version of Backup Exec a few weeks after getting notification of it's release. More often than not the new version includes a new agent type or other feature that is beneficial. I suppose I like making work for myself, though

Dangerous · 2 Feb 2010 at 09:37

Saundie said:
I upgrade to the latest version of Backup Exec a few weeks after getting notification of it's release. More often than not the new version includes a new agent type or other feature that is beneficial. I suppose I like making work for myself, though

You must have a very easy going FD or not many servers then. That or you get it for free via software maintenance

Saundie · 2 Feb 2010 at 11:38

Dangerous said:
You must have a very easy going FD or not many servers then. That or you get it for free via software maintenance

All of the above!