Configuration and settings

Last published : Nov 11, 2026
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Configuring role-based access settingsChanging default backup job settingsConfiguring schedules for backup jobsConfiguring storage options for backup jobsConfiguring automatic test run jobs for backup jobsConfiguring automatic verify operations for backup jobsConfiguring Instant GRT and full catalog options to improve backup performance for GRT-enabled jobsConfiguring Advanced Open File options for backup jobsConfiguring checkpoint restartConfiguring pre/post commands for backup or restore jobsConfiguring parallel streams and job settings for Microsoft 365Configuring file and folder options for backup jobsSetting default schedule options for rule-based jobs and run now jobsExcluding dates from the backup schedule for all backupsRemoving dates from the list of excluded datesExporting a list of dates that are excluded from all backups to another serverChanging the default preferencesConfiguring the default setting for backing up multiple servers or applicationsConfiguring database maintenance and securityExporting the Backup Exec Database encryption keyRefreshing Backup Exec Database encryption keysConfiguring encryption for the connection to the Backup Exec DatabaseScheduling Backup Exec to check logon accountsConfiguring Backup Exec to discover data to back upAdding discovered servers to the list of servers in Backup ExecBackup networksChanging network and security options for Backup ExecConfiguring multi-factor authenticationUsing Backup Exec with firewallsUsing encryption with Backup ExecEncryption key managementCreating encryption keysReplacing an encryption keyDeleting encryption keysEncryption keys and SaltGranular Recovery TechnologySetting default Granular Recovery Technology (GRT) optionsDBA-initiated job templatesCreating DBA-initiated job templatesEditing DBA-inititated job templatesDeleting DBA-initiated job templatesBackup Exec logon accountsStarting and stopping Backup Exec servicesChanging the credentials for a service accountChanging startup options for Backup Exec servicesConfiguring audit logsViewing the audit logRemoving entries from the audit logSaving an audit log to a text fileCopying configuration settings to another Backup Exec serverViewing server propertiesConfiguring default backup settingsChanging malware scan options