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SQL backup to remote Server using symantec Exec 12.5
I have two 2003 standard servers with sql 2005 standard on both.
one live called "datab" with symantec exec 12.5 and the sql agent and tape drive.
The other Backup server called "reserveSQL" has no tape and no Exec software.
I have a standard exec remote agent licence spare. (not sql)
Lets suppose the "datab" SQL server is dead and all I have is the tapes.
I have another server called "staff server" with exec 12.5 on it with the same tape drive that can read the tapes made by "datab" server.
The idea being that this "staff" server can somehow restore the databases to the "reserveSQL" server over the network (same domain, same subnet).
Can this be done ?
Would I need another SQL agent license to go on either the "reservesql" or "staff" server ?
Thanks
one live called "datab" with symantec exec 12.5 and the sql agent and tape drive.
The other Backup server called "reserveSQL" has no tape and no Exec software.
I have a standard exec remote agent licence spare. (not sql)
Lets suppose the "datab" SQL server is dead and all I have is the tapes.
I have another server called "staff server" with exec 12.5 on it with the same tape drive that can read the tapes made by "datab" server.
The idea being that this "staff" server can somehow restore the databases to the "reserveSQL" server over the network (same domain, same subnet).
Can this be done ?
Would I need another SQL agent license to go on either the "reservesql" or "staff" server ?
Thanks
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Thanks for comments so far.
I think it would be easier to get the sql agent and put the remote agent on the backup server.
Wadski.. Does the licence get authenticated by Symantec otherwise i only want to use the one licence at a time, will it come up and say licence already used ?
I think it would be easier to get the sql agent and put the remote agent on the backup server.
Wadski.. Does the licence get authenticated by Symantec otherwise i only want to use the one licence at a time, will it come up and say licence already used ?
you can put a license on a remote server
just need to install the remote agent
just need to install the remote agent
YOU CANNOT
still I would recommend to use sql server backup to backup folder then to tape instead of BE sql server backup:
During DR you will need minimum SW to get your sql server running, etc..
And easier to do database administration... however, it is up to your business requirements
During DR you will need minimum SW to get your sql server running, etc..
And easier to do database administration... however, it is up to your business requirements
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OK finalised on this :-
backup server (reserve SQL) has a basic agent on it .
Production server "datab" with Exec and SQL agent.
"Staff " server has only the Exec on it.
When tape inserted to "staff " server it seems to switch on the SQL options. It happily sent accross the test database to the backup "reservesql" server with security etc.
So answer is I dont need any other agent licences.
But I will also use the .bak option as . Belt and braces as the saying goes !
Thanks
Now to the points....
backup server (reserve SQL) has a basic agent on it .
Production server "datab" with Exec and SQL agent.
"Staff " server has only the Exec on it.
When tape inserted to "staff " server it seems to switch on the SQL options. It happily sent accross the test database to the backup "reservesql" server with security etc.
So answer is I dont need any other agent licences.
But I will also use the .bak option as . Belt and braces as the saying goes !
Thanks
Now to the points....
ASKER
Is this the sort of thing an sql agent can do?
Or yes could schedule a db.bak file and put that on tape, then copy paste to backup server. snd re-atach , import whatever.
Whats the easiest ?