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Backup Exec 8.5 for Windows NT/2000

( WE-1260-60 )


     Course DescriptionBack To Top

The VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5 for Windows NT/2000 course describes the capabilities of VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5 and instructs students on some of the common features that they will use on the job.


Course details
    id:      WE-1260-60
    subscription duration:  60 days
    list price:  $  200.00


 
     Languages Offered Back To Top

This course is currently available in English only.

 
     Who can benefit Back To Top

Students who can benefit from this course are system administrators, system engineers, technical support representatives and others who will be installing, operating or integrating VERITAS Backup Exec on Windows NT or Windows 2000 systems. This course is especially relevant to those who are responsible for a small number (1-4) of servers running at a single site.

 
     Prerequisites Back To Top

To succeed fully in this course, students should be able to:

  • Understand basic system administration

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         Skills Gained Back To Top

    Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Describe the features, benefits, and enhancements in VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5
  • Install the VERITAS Backup Exec software, drivers, and agents
  • Describe the concepts and procedures involved in device and media management
  • Implement a backup strategy by using VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5
  • Run, configure, save, and schedule a simple backup job
  • Monitor backup jobs by viewing information and responding to alerts
  • Implement a disaster recovery plan using the Intelligent Disaster Recovery (IDR) option

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         Course Content Back To Top



    Module 1: Course Introduction and Product Overview Back To Top

  • Product Overview
  • Basic functionality
  • Latest enhancements to VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5


    • Module 2: Getting Started with Backup Exec 8.5 Back To Top

  • Meeting software and hardware requirements
  • Working with licensing considerations
  • Installing VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5
  • Upgrading an existing installation
  • Installing tape device drivers
  • Installing the remote agent
  • Touring the main interface and assistant


    • Module 3: Device Management Back To Top

  • Describing drive pools
  • Configuring drive pools
  • Performing basic tape device operations
  • Partitioning a tape changer


    • Module 4: Media Management Back To Top

  • Media categories
  • Overwrite and append periods
  • Backup horizons
  • Media rotation methods
  • Media protection
  • Virus protection
  • Media sets configuration


    • Module 5: Deploying a Backup Strategy Back To Top

  • Describing backup windows
  • Identifying ASIC backup methods
  • Performing a basic backup job
  • Performing a basic restore job
  • Scheduling backup jobs
  • Monitoring backup jobs


    • Module 6: Monitoring Jobs Back To Top

  • Monitoring backup jobs
  • Responding to alerts
  • Using the reports in VERITAS Backup Exec 8.5


    • Module 7: Disaster Planning and Recovery Back To Top

  • Preparing a disaster plan
  • Adding the IDR option
  • Configuring the IDR option
  • Running the IDR Preparation Wizard
  • Performing an Intelligent Disaster Recovery of a server


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