Backup Exec 25 Readme
- Backup Exec 25 Readme
What's new in Backup Exec 25
Table: What's new in Backup Exec 25
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Description |
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Support for Windows Server 2025 |
Backup Exec now supports backups and restores of Windows Server 2025. Backup Exec Server and Backup Exec Agent for Windows can be installed on Windows Server 2025. You can find a list of compatible operating systems, platforms, and applications in the Backup Exec Software Compatibility List (SCL). |
Microsoft 365 enhancements |
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NetApp ONTAP Cluster Aware Backup support |
Backup Exec now supports NetApp's ONTAP Cluster Aware Backup (CAB) that allows you to back up a VServer (Virtual Server) or an SVM (Storage Virtual machine). |
Role-based access control v2 |
The role-based access control (RBAC) feature is now enhanced to provide support for the Central Administration Server (CAS) and Managed Backup Exec Server (MBES) environment. Additionally, a new role is created for the restore administrator to manage restore jobs. |
Support for self-protect backup job |
Backup Exec now supports a self-protect backup job that is automatically created when Backup Exec is installed and performs backup of the metadata on the media server to facilitate a faster restore process. |
Malware Detection v2 |
Backup Exec is now enhanced to support malware detection using Symantec Protection Engine (SPE). |
Support for new cloud storage regions |
Backup Exec users benefit through support for the following cloud storage regions, enabling greater flexibility and economy:
Review the Backup Exec Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for supported cloud storage regions. You can find the HCL at the following URL: |