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I am upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2, but read lots of articles stating that my existing Symantec Backup Exec 2012 software might not work correctly, therefore I called and emailed my Symantec rep, but he just wants me to pay $$ to upgrade to Backup Exec 2015, stating that Backup Exec 2012 might not work.<br />
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1. Is anyone running <br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; Symantec Backup Exec 2012<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; on Windows Server 2012 R2 ?<br />
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2. If so, what issues are you having ?
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I am upgrading to Windows Server 2012 R2, but read lots of articles stating that my existing Symantec Backup Exec 2012 software might not work correctly, therefore I called and emailed my Symantec rep, but he just wants me to pay $$ to upgrade to Backup Exec 2015, stating that Backup Exec 2012 might not work.

1. Is anyone running 
    Symantec Backup Exec 2012
    on Windows Server 2012 R2 ?

2. If so, what issues are you having ?

Backup Exec 2012 -- Windows Server 2012 R2 ?

The term "Backup" means the methods and processes involved to copy computer data (system data as well as application data) to media other than the ones where the data originally live (disk, tape, optical, cloud). "Restore" in turn means the methods and processes involved in data recovery, i. e., bringing back copied computer data to their original location. Backup/Restore primarily serves as a means of protection against data loss, be it due to disaster, corruption or sabotage. It can also be used for recovering data from an earlier point in time and even for cloning machines or applications. There is a wide variety of backup/restore software available, from expensive commercial products to free or open source tools.

Storage Software

Windows Server 2012 is the server version of Windows 8 and the successor to Windows Server 2008 R2. Windows Server 2012 is the first version of Windows Server to have no support for Itanium-based computers since Windows NT 4.0. Windows Server 2012, now in its second release (Windows Server 2012 Release 2) includes Foundation, Essentials, Standard and Datacenter, and does not support IA-32 or IA-64 processors.

Windows Server 2012

Disaster Recovery is the planning for and creation of policies and procedures related to the resumption or continuation of an organization's functions following a catastrophic event. The term is most frequently used in relation to failure of networks, but DR preparations also include other business systems and personnel considerations.