Symantec Backup Exec 2010: Install and Configure
Delivery Method :Instructor-led training (ILT)
Duration:Two days
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Symantec Backup Exec 2010: Install and Configure course is designed for the data protection professional
tasked with backing up and restoring critical data and vaulting the media on which backup data is stored. This
two-day, instructor-led, hands-on class covers how to back up, restore, and vault data. Students also learn how
to configure storage devices, manage media, and troubleshoot Backup Exec.
The new features and enhancements introduced in Backup Exec 2010 are also discussed in this course.
Course Objectives By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Describe the basic functions of Backup Exec.
• Manage devices and media used by Backup Exec.
• Run basic backup jobs.
• Establish backup policies and templates.
• Restore backed-up data.
• Use advanced Backup Exec functionality, such as encryption and compression.
• Monitor activity and troubleshoot problems.
• Tune device performance and maintain the Backup
Exec database.
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,
configuring, and administering Backup Exec 2010.
Prerequisites
You must have working knowledge of administration and configuration of the Windows 2000 Server, Windows
Server 2003, and Windows Server 2008 platforms. You must also have experience configuring server software
and hardware.
Knowledge of domain security and experience with Active Directory and Windows Server 2008 are recommended.
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
• What is new in Backup Exec 2010?
Backup Exec Fundamentals
• Backup Exec architecture
• Installation prerequisites
• Installing a media server
• Running a basic backup job
• Running a basic restore job
Devices and Media
• Supported devices and media
• Configuring devices
• Managing devices
• Managing media
• Media catalogs
Backing Up Data
• Backup job basics
• Configuring backup jobs
• Running backup jobs
• GRT-enabled backups
• Performing a system state backup
Establishing Backup Policies
• Policies
• Templates
• Relationship rules
• Creating a policy-based backup job
Restoring Data
• Configuring restore jobs
• Running restore jobs
Performance Tuning and Database Maintenance
• Device management
• The Backup Exec database |
