How does Symantec Backup Exec work?

Backup and disaster recovery with Backup Exec By default, Backup Exec is configured to back up all of the critical system components needed to perform disaster recovery. Veritas Backup Exec uses the system-level information from the SDR backup job to rebuild the server and restore it to a functional state.

How do I enable pre Scan in Backup Exec?

Go to Tools —> Options —> Preferences and enable Display progress indicators for backup jobs. This requires additional time to pre-scan devices. Backups might take a little longer to complete when this option is selected because the target resources must be scanned to determine the amount of data to be backed up.

How do I repair Backup Exec?

To repair Backup Exec:

1. Close the Backup Exec application.
2. From Windows Control Panel, double-click Programs and Features .
3. Select Veritas Backup Exec (TM)
4. From the options given above, choose Change or Right click Veritas Backup Exec and choose Change.
5. Select the Local Install and Repair options and then click Next.

How do I restart Symantec?

To stop the Symantec Management Client service manually from the Windows follow the below steps: Click Start. Click Run….Type smc -stop

1. Click Start.
2. Click Run.
3. Type smc -start.

How do I backup with Symantec?

Automatic backup is set through Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager console. Go to Admin panel and click on Servers. Select your database and under Tasks choose Edit Backup Settings. Set the schedule for backups and number of copies to keep (if this number is exceeded, the oldest copy is removed).

How do I disable Symantec?

Disabling Symantec Endpoint Protection

1. Navigate to the Start menu.
2. In the search box type in Run or Win R.
3. In the Run menu, type in “Smc -stop” and click Ok.
4. Symantec Endpoint Protection should now be disabled.

How can I check my Symantec license status?

To check whether you have a paid license or trial license, in the console, do one of the following tasks:

1. Click. Admin. > Licenses. .
2. Click. Home. > Licensing Details. .