Creating a Backup Exec logon account

You can create Backup Exec logon accounts using the Logon Account Wizard, which guides you through the creation of a Backup Exec logon account, or by using the Logon Account Management dialog. You can enter Backup Exec logon account property information when you create the Backup Exec logon account; however, Backup Exec assigns the Backup Exec logon account owner to the user name you used to log on to Backup Exec. The owner of the Backup Exec logon account cannot be modified.

To create a Backup Exec logon account

  • Do one of the following:


    To create a new logon account by using the Logon Account wizard

    On the Tools menu, click Wizards > Logon Account Wizard..

    The wizard guides you through the setup process.

    To create a new logon account manually

    Do the following in the order listed:

    1. On the Network menu, click Logon Accounts.

    2. Click New.

    3. Enter the appropriate options.

    See Add Logon Credentials options.

More Information

Editing a Backup Exec logon account

Replacing a Backup Exec logon account

Changing your default Backup Exec logon account

Creating a Backup Exec logon account