The Symantec Backup Exec 2010: Administration 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 five-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. In addition, students learn to work with add-on agents and options, which expand Backup Exec’s core functionality. The new features and enhancements introduced in Backup Exec 2010 are also discussed in this course.

Programme

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.

• Protect remote servers using the appropriate Remote Agent.

• Install and use the following add-on packages:

o Advanced Open File Option

o Advanced Disk-Based Backup Option

o Desktop and Laptop Option

o Central Admin Server Option

o Continuous Protection Server

o Deduplication Option

o Archiving Options

• Integrate the Symantec Protection Network, Symantec EndPoint Protection, and Symantec Online Storage with Backup Exec.

• Use Backup Exec to protect databases.

Audience

This course is for system administrators, system engineers, technical support personnel, consultants, 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, Windows Server 2008, and Windows Vista is recommended.

Knowledge of the following applications is beneficial, but not required:

• MS-SQL Server

• Microsoft Exchange Server

• Symantec Enterprise Vault

• Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server

• Microsoft Hyper-V

• VMware Virtual Infrastructure.