Veritas Backup Exec 22: Administration

Veritas Backup Exec 22: Administration is a five-day course for data protection professionals who deploy, configure, maintain, and manage a Backup Exec environment. The course starts with the foundations. Learners study Backup Exec architecture and licensing, install the software, and work through the administration console. They then configure the storage that backups depend on, including disk, cloud, network (NDMP), and tape. Data lifecycle management controls how long backup sets are kept.

Core operations come next. Learners create and manage backup jobs, restore data, protect the database encryption key, and use Simplified Disaster Recovery (SDR) to rebuild a failed server. Advanced topics include upgrading to Backup Exec 22, the Central Admin Server for managing multiple Backup Exec servers, deduplication to reduce storage use, and the security features that support GDPR compliance and ransomware resilience.

The final part of the course protects the applications organisations rely on. Learners use remote agents to protect Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Active Directory and Microsoft 365, along with Hyper-V and VMware virtual machines, Linux and UNIX systems, and Oracle databases. Virtual machine topics include instant recovery and VM conversion.

Most modules include hands-on exercises, so learners practise each task rather than only reading about it. For enterprise IT teams, the result is dependable recovery: backups that run on schedule, storage that is used efficiently, and restores that work when they are needed. Explore related programmes on our Veritas and Arctera training courses page.

Course Structure and Key Details

Veritas Backup Exec 22: Administration runs over five days and is organised into roughly 30 modules. The course follows the order in which an administrator builds and runs a Backup Exec environment.

The first group of modules covers fundamentals and setup. Learners study Backup Exec architecture and licensing, install Backup Exec 22, and learn to use the administration console. The second group covers storage: configuring disk, cloud, network (NDMP), and tape storage, and using data lifecycle management to control how long backups are retained.

The third group covers core operations. Learners create backup jobs, manage servers and jobs, restore data, protect the database encryption key, and use Simplified Disaster Recovery to rebuild a server. The fourth group covers advanced features, including upgrading to Backup Exec 22, setting up the Central Admin Server, configuring deduplication, and applying security and compliance features for GDPR and ransomware resilience.

The final group covers application and platform protection. Learners configure remote agents and protect Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Active Directory, and Microsoft 365. They also protect virtual machines, including instant recovery and VM conversion, along with Linux and UNIX systems and Oracle databases.

Most modules include practical exercises, such as installing Backup Exec, creating a basic backup job, configuring storage, running restores, and protecting specific applications.

Learners need a basic working knowledge of administering and configuring Windows Server 2016 or later. Familiarity with SQL Server, Exchange, SharePoint, Hyper-V, VMware, Oracle, cloud technologies, and Microsoft 365 is helpful but not required. No exam or certification is attached to this course. Our team can confirm the delivery format and dates available for your batch in Saudi Arabia.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Describe Backup Exec architecture, components, and licensing.
• Install Backup Exec 22 and upgrade from earlier versions.
• Configure disk, cloud, network, and tape storage, and manage retention with data lifecycle management.
• Create, schedule, and monitor backup jobs, and restore data accurately.
• Configure deduplication to reduce storage use and backup windows.
• Perform disaster recovery using Simplified Disaster Recovery.
• Manage multiple Backup Exec servers with the Central Admin Server.
• Protect Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server, SharePoint, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Oracle, and virtual machines.
• Apply security features that support ransomware resilience and GDPR compliance.