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 set up Veritas Backup?

Step by step Veritas Backup Exec v20 storage configuration.

  1. From Home windows under Storage Status, so click Configure Storage.
  2. Select the Disk-based storage configuration Veritas and then click Next.
  3. Select Disk Storage and then click Next.
  4. Type Storage Name and Description and click Next.

What is the Backup Exec service account?

A Backup Exec logon account stores the credentials of a user account that you use to access a resource, such as a Windows computer. Backup Exec logon accounts enable Backup Exec to manage user names and passwords and can be used to browse resources or process jobs.

What rights does the Backup Exec service account need?

In addition the Backup Exec service account requires the following rights:

  • Backup Files and Directories.
  • Restore Files and Directories.
  • Create a Token Object.
  • Manage Auditing and Security Log.
  • Take ownership of files and other objects.
  • Act a part of the operating system (Windows 2000 only)

How do I install Backup Exec agent?

Solution

  1. Click Backup Exec applet –> Installation and Licensing –> Install Agents & Media Servers on Other Servers.
  2. Click on the Drop Down Menu under Add.
  3. From the Select the Remote Product under Choose the Product to Install: Select Agent for Windows Systems.

How do I create a backup schedule?

To set a different schedule to run backups automatically on Windows 10, use these steps:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Click on Update & Security.
  3. Click on Backup.
  4. Under the “Looking for an older backup” section, click the Go to Backup and Restore option.
  5. Under the “Schedule” section, click the Change settings link.

How do I install Backup Exec?

Install Veritas Backup Exec

  1. CD / DVD drive From the installation media browser click Browser.exe to install Veritas Backup Exec.
  2. Click ok.
  3. Select Installation and then click Backup Exec.
  4. Default Running Process.
  5. Select I accept the terms of the license agreement and click on next.