Backup Exec 21.1 Readme
- Backup Exec 21.1 Readme
- About this readme
- What's new in Backup Exec 21.1
- Features or requirements no longer supported by Backup Exec
- Where to find more information
- Backup Exec installation notes
- Software Compatibility List (SCL) and Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) and driver notes
- Cluster-aware Backup Exec notes
- Agent for Windows notes
- Deduplication Feature notes
- Agent for VMware notes
- Agent for Hyper-V notes
- SharePoint Agent notes
- Exchange Agent notes
- Agent for Oracle notes
- System Disaster Recovery notes
- Central Admin Server Feature notes
What's new in Backup Exec 21.1
Table: What's new in Backup Exec 21.1
Item | Description |
|---|---|
SQL Server Always On availability group | Backup Exec now protects databases in SQL Server Always On availability group with SQL server version 2012 and later. |
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 with GRT | Backup Exec now supports protection of SharePoint Server 2019 and granular restore of individual items (GRT) from SharePoint 2019 backups. |
Improved encryption key security | Backup Exec now supports data encryption using 256-bit AES encryption key generated using enhanced password-based Key Derivation Function 2 (PBKDF2) algorithm. |
Support for Azure Files | Backup Exec now protects Azure Files as a workload over Common Internet File System (CIFS). |
Support for AWS for Windows File Server | Backup Exec now protects Amazon FSx for Windows File Server as a workload over Common Internet File System (CIFS). |
Backup Exec Agent for Oracle | The Agent for Oracle now supports Oracle 18C. |
Windows Server, version 2004 and Windows 10, version 2004 | Backup Exec now protects Windows Server, version 2004 and Windows 10, version 2004. |
Agent for Linux | The Agent for Linux now supports Advanced Open File Option (AOFO-L) with RHEL 7.7, 8.0, and 8.1. |
Backup Exec Agent for AIX and Solaris | The agent for AIX and Solaris platforms is now available with the Linux Agent and uses a common installable package for all platforms. The common installable is available as part of the Backup Exec DVD media. |
Support for new cloud storage regions | Backup Exec users benefit from cloud storage choices through support for the following cloud storage regions, enabling greater flexibility and economy:
Review the Backup Exec Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for supported cloud storage regions. You can find the HCL at the following URL: |
You can find a list of the new features in earlier releases of Backup Exec in the What's new in Backup Exec document.