Some requirements apply to both the Backup Exec Exchange Mailbox Archiving Option and the Backup Exec File System Archiving Option. You should also review the requirements that apply to each specific option.
See Requirements for the Backup Exec Exchange Mailbox Archiving Option.
See Requirements for the Backup Exec File System Archiving Option.
Following are the requirements that apply to both the Backup Exec Exchange Mailbox Archiving Option and the Backup Exec File System Archiving Option (Archiving Option):
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The media server must be part of a domain. You cannot install the Archiving Option on a server in a workgroup.
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The media server must have enough space to store the Archiving Option index files. When you install the Archiving Option, you are prompted to provide a path where the index files are stored. The path must be on a local NTFS volume. Paths on FAT and FAT32 partitions are not supported.
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You can find a list of compatible operating systems, platforms, and applications at the following URL:
http://entsupport.symantec.com/umi/V-269-1
The Archiving Option does not support the following:
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Archiving from backup sets from the Backup Exec Remote Media Agent for Linux Servers.
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Installation on clustered servers. Additionally, you cannot install Backup Exec on a cluster if you have also selected the Archiving Option for installation.
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Installation of the Exchange Mailbox Archiving Option on a computer on which Microsoft Exchange Server is installed.
More Information
How to calculate disk space requirements for the Exchange Mailbox Archiving Option
How to calculate disk space requirements for the File System Archiving Option