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VERITAS Backup Exec™ 9.0 for Windows Servers and the Windows
Server Backup Utility
1. What is the Windows Backup Utility?
The built-in backup utility (or applet) in Microsoft Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows
Server 2003 is designed to protect a standalone Windows server with a locally attached storage device. It
meets the basic needs of operating system and file system protection for a single-server. More advanced
features such as online data protection of database applications, open files, advanced media management,
alerting, job management, and enhanced speed and flexibility are not included in the built-in backup utility.
2. Did VERITAS write the Windows Backup Utility?
VERITAS actually developed the original code for the Backup Utility. VERITAS has had a strong
relationship with Microsoft since Windows NT 3.1. In fact, for the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 launch,
VERITAS provided the following:
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Backup Utility (co-developed with Microsoft)
Logical Disk Manager (developed by VERITAS)
Remote Storage Services (developed by VERITAS)
Automated System Recovery (co-developed with Microsoft)
3. What is different in the Backup Utility for Windows Server 2003?
There are three primary differences in the Backup Utility for Windows Server 2003 from previous versions.
a) Revised Backup & Recovery Wizard
The Backup Utility in Windows Server 2003 provides a revised backup and recovery wizard. When users
launch the backup utility, they will immediately start in this wizard mode. What items the user chooses to
backup will depend on whether or not the application will use the Automated System Recovery (ASR, which
is discussed below). Should a user choose to backup the whole system, the user would use the Automated
System Recovery. If the user only selects My Documents, for example, then (s)he would not user the
Automated System Recovery. Clicking on the “Advanced Mode” selection will bring the user back to the
traditional looking graphical user interface.
VERITAS Backup ExecTM 9.0 for Windows Servers software not only offers a Backup and Recovery wizard,
but offers many additional wizards, such as:
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Backup Wizard
Restore Wizard
Media Rotation Wizard
Device Configuration Wizard
Hot-swappable Device Configuration Wizard
Media Set Wizard
Logon Account Wizard
Advanced Open File Wizard
Exchange Backups Wizard
SQL Backups Wizard
These wizards help streamline day-to-day administration activities by simplifying the entire process of
protecting your data.
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The redesigned interface of the Backup Exec 9.0 software really makes these tasks much easier. In fact,
the interface has already drawn industry praise.
“I found the completely redesigned browser-like user experience to be simple yet empowering.” - .NET
Magazine, June 2003
“…we found the user interface seductive.” – Storage Magazine, March 2003
“Backup Exec excels by tying complex features seamlessly into an intuitive Web-based interface.” - PC
Magazine, March 2003
b) Support For Microsoft Volume Snapshot Services (also known as “Volume Shadow Copy”)
Windows Server 2003 introduces support for Volume snapshot services, or Volume Shadow Copy services.
Specifically, if a user selects to backup a volume that has Shadow Copy components on it, everything
automatically gets backed up. There is a checkbox for "Disable volume shadow copy" under the advanced
backup tab.
While this functionality does provide Volume Shadow Copy Services for all components in the operating
system, it is ”an all or nothing” functionality – no granularity. If you select to backup a volume that has
Shadow Copy components on it, everything automatically gets backed up. Unfortunately, there is not
support for Exchange or SharePoint Portal Server at this time. Users need a third party solution to address
those needs.
VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 for Windows Servers provides the same functionality as Backup Utility, but also
provides a deeper level of functionality and granularity. With its Advanced Option File Option, Advanced
Agent for Exchange, and its Agent for SQL, the VERITAS Backup Exec software provides greater
granularity (such as its single instance storage for attachments or global exclude functionality for Exchange)
that goes further in providing the flexibility to manage backups, keep systems online during backups, and
reduces backup windows that the Backup Utility cannot provide.
c) Automated System Recovery (ASR)
The "Automated System Recovery Wizard" replaces "Emergency Repair Disk" that was in the Windows
2000 backup utility. The ASR Wizard runs much like the Backup Exec software’s Intelligent Disaster
Recovery process does. Users walk through a wizard that backs up the system and then copies the two
ASR files to a floppy disk. On recovery, users press <F2> at boot time and supply it the floppy disk with the
ASR files. The windows operating system then loads the needed components and runs the ASR Wizard.
Users can restore the last full backup from disk or tape. Additionally, users can also browse to a network
location if it resides elsewhere.
The Backup Exec software provides more robust functionality, especially where disaster recovery is
concerned. In addition to recovery from a floppy, the Backup Exec software supports recovery from a
bootable tape and CD. Some other features included are:
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Automated SQL Server Recovery
Ability to backup to certain date using full, incremental, or differential backups
Redesigned User Interface
Support for Volume Manager Configurations
4. Overall, what is the benefit of the Backup Exec software over the Backup Utility?
The Backup Exec software provides greater flexibility and granularity to manage backups, and allows for
you to backup data while your applications are online. This provides business without interruption –
increasing Windows application availability while simultaneously improving backups. For instance, the
Backup Utility does not provide the ability to exclude specific files. In today’s business where more non-
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business-related data is getting backed up (such as MP3 files), the Microsoft Backup Utility does not
provide the functionality to help organizations proactively manage their backups and reduce their backup
windows.
With today’s economic climate and constraints on resources (both financial and headcount), the ease of use
of VERITAS Backup Exec™ 9.0 helps streamline the day-to-day activities – powerful enough for seasoned
IT specialists, but simple enough for non-technical resources. VERITAS Backup Exec for Windows Servers
software gives IT departments a lot more power and control, while at the same time, its flexibility and easy
of use let’s you do more with less.
Please see the matrix below for a comparison of additional features of VERITAS Backup Exec 9.0 for
Windows Servers and the Backup Utility for Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003.
VERITAS Backup
Exec™ 9.0
for Windows Servers
Windows NT
Backup for
Windows 2000
Windows Backup
for Windows
Server 2003
• Ability to protect Exchange 2000 & 5.5 online
Yes
No
No
• Exchange 2003 Support (when available)
Yes*
No
Yes
• Fastest Exchange Backup/Restore for Exchange
Yes*
No
No
• Single Instance Storage for Attachments
Yes*
No
No
• Incremental / Differential Mailbox Backup
Yes*
No
No
• Global Exclude / Include
Yes*
No
No
• Integrated, Individual Mailbox, Individual Item Restore
Yes*
No
No
• Ability to protect SQL Server online
Yes*
No
Yes
• One Pass SQL Restore
Yes*
No
No
• Local Automated Disaster Recovery Capability
Yes*
No
Yes
• Remote Automated Disaster Recovery Capability
Yes*
No
No
• Recovery from bootable tape, CD, and floppy disk
Yes*
No
No
• Automated SQL Recovery
Yes*
No
No
• Ability to restore to specific date for full, incremental, or differential
backups
Yes*
No
No
• Advanced ease-of-use wizards
Yes*
No
No
• Support for VERITAS Volume Manager Configurations
Yes*
No
No
• Lock, No Lock, “Wait”
Yes
No
Yes
• Support for Volume Snapshot Services (VSS)
Yes
No
Yes
• Ability to backup and restore specific components
Yes
No
No
Support for SharePoint Portal Server
Yes
No
No
Job Test Run (Ability to confirm media availability, tape
capacity and logon right before the job actually runs)
Yes
No
No
Automatic Job Discovery (Ability to automatically discover
unprotected resources on your network)
Yes
No
No
Automatic retry of jobs
Yes
No
No
FEATURES
Online Microsoft Exchange Server Protection
Online SQL Server Protection
Automated Disaster Recovery
Ability to Backup Open Files
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VERITAS Backup
Exec™ 9.0
for Windows Servers
Windows NT
Backup for
Windows 2000
Windows Backup
for Windows
Server 2003
• Backup
Yes
Yes
Yes
• Restore/Recovery
Yes
Yes
Yes
• Exchange Backups
Yes
No
No
• SQL Backups
Yes
No
No
• Media Rotation
Yes
No
No
• Device Configuration
Yes
No
No
• Media Set
Yes
No
No
• Logon Account Management
Yes
No
No
• SYSVOL
Yes
No
No
• Certificate Services Database
Yes
No
No
• Volume Mount Points
Yes
No
No
• Single Instance Storage
Yes
No
No
• Disk Quota Data
Yes
No
No
• Encrypted File System
Yes
No
No
• Remote Storage Data
Yes
No
No
No
Yes
FEATURES
Administration Wizards to Simplify Common Tasks
Protection of All Operating System Components
Yes
• Shadow Copy Components (Windows Server 2003)
(Including Granular backup and
restore capabilities)
Scheduling
Yes
Yes
Yes
• Integrated
Yes
Yes
Yes
• Calendar-Based Scheduling
Yes
Yes
Yes
• “Outlook Style” Scheduling
Yes
No
No
Backup to Disk
Yes
Yes
Yes
• Ability to run multiple jobs at the same time
Yes
No
No
Monitor Remote Backup Servers
Yes*
No
No
No
No
Protection for Remote Windows Machines
• Complete Backup and Restore of Windows operating system and
data
Yes
• Remote Intelligent Disaster Recovery
Yes
No
No
Extensive Device (Tape, Autoloader, Library) Support
Yes
No
No
Can use built-in Windows Device Media Management (also
known as RSS)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Online Support for Lotus Notes
Yes
No
No
Online Support for Oracle® Server & R/3™
Yes*
No
No
Storage Area Network (SAN) Support
Yes
No
No
ServerFree Backup in SAN Environment
Yes*
No
No
Alert Notification
Yes
No
No
Media and Rotation Statistics
Yes
No
No
Working Set Backup
Yes
No
No
Support MSCS Cluster (Backup with Failover up to 8 Nodes)
Yes
No
No
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trademarks or registered trademarks of VERITAS Software Corporation. VERITAS, Backup Exec and the VERITAS Logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Other product names and/or
slogans mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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VERITAS Backup
Exec™ 9.0
for Windows Servers
Windows NT
Backup for
Windows 2000
Windows Backup
for Windows
Server 2003
One Button Server Backup
Yes
No
No
Windows Explorer Integration
Yes
No
No
Pre/Post Processing Command Control
Yes
No
No
Software Compression
Yes
No
No
Catalog Search or Volume Centric View of Catalogs
Yes
No
No
File Grooming
Yes
No
No
Inclusion/Exclusion of specific files and folders (Global)
Yes
No
No
User Customizable Views
Yes
No
No
True Internet-Based Administration via browser interface
Yes
No
No
Dynamic Load Balancing
Yes
No
No
Support for iSCSI SANs
Yes
No
No
FEATURES
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Copyright © 2003 VERITAS Software Corporation. All rights reserved. VERITAS, Backup Exec, the VERITAS Logo and all other VERITAS product names and slogans are
trademarks or registered trademarks of VERITAS Software Corporation. VERITAS, Backup Exec and the VERITAS Logo Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off. Other product names and/or
slogans mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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