Changing a Backup Exec server to a central administration server

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can change a standalone Backup Exec server to a central administration server.
To change a Backup Exec server to a central administration server
  1. On the Backup Exec server that you want to be the central administration server, start Backup Exec.
  2. Click the Backup Exec button, select Installation and Licensing, and then selectInstall features and Licenses on this Backup Exec Server.
  3. Select one of the following methods to enter licenses:
    To enter licenses manually Do the following in the order listed\:
    - Type an entitlement ID into the Enter an Entitlement ID field.
    - Click Add to list .
    - Repeat for each entitlement ID for each feature or agent that you want to add.
    To import licenses from a file Do the following in the order listed\:
    - Click Import License File .
    - Select the license file.
    To install a trial version Proceed to the next step.
    A license key is not required for a fully functional Trial version.
  4. Click Next.
  5. On the features list, expand Backup Exec features, expand Enterprise Server feature, and then selectCentral Admin Server feature.
  6. Click Next.
  7. Read the Backup Exec installation review, and then click Install.
  8. Click Finish.
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