About Backup Exec diagnostic tools

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
The following diagnostic tools help to troubleshoot issues in Backup Exec:
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Table: Backup Exec diagnostic tools

Item Description
Veritas QuickAssist (VQA) Help Tool Scans the local computer and generates a report about common issues in your Backup Exec environment.
See Running the Veritas QuickAssist Help Tool .
Backup Exec diagnostic application Gathers the pertinent information about a Windows computer for troubleshooting.
See Generating a diagnostic file for troubleshooting Backup Exec .
Gather utility for Linux servers Creates and compiles a Packet file. The file contains detailed information about installation, diagnostics, and error reports.
See Running the begather utility to troubleshoot Backup Exec components on Linux servers .
Backup Exec Debug Monitor Captures the debug output from Backup Exec and saves it into debug logs.
See Using the Backup Exec Debug Monitor for troubleshooting .