About the Environment Check

The Symantec Backup Exec Environment Check is a utility that runs on a computer automatically during installation and that reports the following:

  • If the computer meets the minimum requirements for installation, such as the operating system, disk and physical memory, sufficient logon account privileges.

    See System requirements.

  • If third-party software that uses Backup Exec ports is configured correctly.

  • If required components are installed, and if they are versions that are compatible with Backup Exec.

  • If previous versions of Backup Exec and Backup Exec options are installed.

  • If storage device hardware and associated drivers are properly installed and recognized by the Windows operating system.

  • If the computer meets the minimum requirements for installation of the Desktop and Laptop Option.

One of the following results are reported for each item:

Table: Environment Check results

Result

Description

Passed

There are no incompatibilities to prevent the Backup Exec installation. For hardware, this result indicates that the hardware configuration is recognized by Backup Exec.

Warning

An incompatibility with Backup Exec exists, but can be resolved during the Backup Exec installation.

Failed

An incompatibility with Backup Exec exists, and it will cause the installation to fail. Action is required before you can successfully install Backup Exec.

Although the Environment Check runs automatically during installation, you may want to run it manually before installing Backup Exec or before backing up data with Backup Exec.

See Checking your environment before installing.

About the Environment Check