Symantec backup exec™ 2012 oem faq – Dell PowerVault DL2200 User Manual
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19. What encryption formats does Backup Exec™ 2012 support?
Backup Exec addresses data security requirements by providing and supporting a variety of data encryption methods
across the network or to storage devices including:
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AES 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and 256-bit AES
Hardware encryption using the T10 standard requires 256-bit AES
FIPS validated 256-bit AES encryption (CMVP validation)
Support for LT0 4 T10 Encryption configurations
BitLocker Encryption Support
20. Can I try Backup Exec™ 2012 for free?
Absolutely. Symantec offers FREE 60-day trial ware for Backup Exec. To download your free 60-day fully
functional copy of Backup Exec, visit: www.backupexec.com/trybe
Please note: the following agents and options are not available for trial evaluation:
Backup Exec Central Admin Server Option
Backup Exec File System Archiving Option
Backup Exec Microsoft Exchange Mailbox Archiving Option
Backup Exec SAN Shared Storage Option
Advanced Disk Backup Option
Symantec Desktop Laptop Option
21. I am an existing Backup Exec customer. How do I evaluate non-licensed agents and
options?
A feature within Backup Exec allows customers who have already purchased Backup Exec to evaluate most non-
licensed Backup Exec agents or options available, free for 60 days. To activate non-licensed agents and options,
select the “Options for Evaluation” section of the component tree in the management console. Each agent/option
has its own 60 day evaluation clock which starts when it is first utilized in a backup session.
For more information please visit: http://dell.symantec.com/backup-exec-2012
22. I want to learn more about Backup Exec™ 2012. What resources do you recommend?
The Backup Exec web site is a great starting point and is also the most comprehensive resource for all things
related to the Backup Exec portfolio. This website includes links to virtual product tours, FREE 60-day trial ware,
promotional offers, discussion forums and much more. Visit: www.backupexec.com.
In addition, the Backup Exec support website www.backupexec.com/support along with Backup Exec’s online user
community http://www.symantec.com/connect/backup-and-archiving offers comprehensive resources from “how to”
to “best practice” guides.