The Symantec BackupExec System Recovery 8.0 for Windows Server is a reliable backup software specifically designed for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows Server 2003 and 2008. This CD-based software requires a minimum of 700 MB of hard drive space, 768 MB of RAM, and a 1 GHz processor speed. It is licensed for one device and comes with a license key for activation. With its English language interface and Dell Server OEM license category, this product provides essential data protection for Windows Server environments.


Condition: New


Included:

Total of 3 CD-ROM

System Requirements

  • Operating Systems Supported:
    • Windows Server 2003 R1/R2 32-bit
    • Windows Server 2003 R1/R2 64-bit
    • Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 32-bit
    • Windows Server 2008 R1/R2 64-bit
    • Windows Small Business Server 2003
    • Windows Small Business Server 2008
    • Windows Essential Business Server 2008

  • Hardware Requirements:
    • Processor: Minimum 1 GHz processor
    • RAM: At least 512 MB (1 GB recommended for recovery operations)
    • Disk Space: Approximately 700 MB for installation; additional space required for recovery points and temporary files
    • CD/DVD drive or USB for recovery media creation
    • Network interface card or virtual network adapter for network-based backups
    • Storage devices: Supports disk drives, removable storage, non-removable hard drives, USB, FireWire, NAS, SAN, and Blu-ray.

Key Features

  1. Full System Recovery:
    • Creates "recovery point" images of entire Windows systems, capturing the operating system, applications, databases, files, drivers, profiles, settings, and registry.
    • Restores systems in minutes to bare metal, dissimilar hardware, or virtual environments (Physical-to-Virtual, Virtual-to-Virtual, Virtual-to-Physical) using Restore Anyware technology.
  2. Granular Recovery:
    • Allows restoration of individual files, folders, or granular application objects (e.g., Exchange mailboxes, SharePoint documents) from recovery points.
    • Integrates with Google Desktop or Backup Exec Retrieve for searching and restoring specific files.
  3. Offsite Backup:
    • Supports storing recovery points on secondary disk drives, network shares, FTP servers, or external drives (e.g., USB, with intelligent drive letter recognition).
  4. Flexible Scheduling:
    • Automatic time-based scheduling (e.g., daily, weekly, multiple times per day).
    • Event-triggered backups based on application installs, user logon/off, or data volume changes.
    • Integration with Symantec’s ThreatCon for initiating backups during elevated security threat levels.
  5. Incremental Backups:
    • Captures incremental changes after a full system recovery point to save disk space.
  6. Management and Monitoring:
    • Centralized management via Backup Exec System Recovery Manager for deploying, modifying, and monitoring recovery jobs across multiple systems.
    • Provides real-time status, reporting, and trend analysis for backup activities.
  7. Cold Imaging:
    • Captures backups in a pre-boot state without requiring software installation on the target system.
  8. Security Features:
    • Encrypts backup data and uses authentication/access controls to ensure data confidentiality and integrity.
  9. Integration:
    • Works with Symantec Endpoint Protection and other Symantec management solutions.
    • Supports Microsoft Tape Format (MTF) for tape drive compatibility.


    Note: This is a vintage software product and requires compatible hardware and software. Ensure your physical/virtual system meets the requirements before purchasing.