About Backup Exec Utility database tasks

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
You can perform the following Backup Exec Utility tasks on the Backup Exec Database.
You can run database tasks only on a stand-alone server or on a central administration server.
Table: Backup Exec Utility database tasks lists Backup Exec Utility database tasks.
Table: Backup Exec Utility database tasks
Task Description
Checking the database consistency Checks the consistency or validity of the Backup Exec Database.
Aging the database Ages the Backup Exec Database by deleting information that is considered old.
Compacting a Backup Exec Database Reduces the size of the Backup Exec Database by removing the unused space in a database.
Dumping a Backup Exec Database Backs up the Backup Exec Database to your hard drive.
Rebuilding Backup Exec Database indices Rebuilds the Backup Exec Database indices in the event the indices become corrupt.
Repairing a Backup Exec Database Repairs a Backup Exec Database.
Recovering a Backup Exec Database Recovers a Backup Exec Database.
Changing database access Grants or revokes a user's Backup Exec Database access.
Changing the Backup Exec database location Changes the Microsoft SQL Server instance that the Backup Exec Database uses.
Copying a database Copies an existing Backup Exec Database from a computer using a specific name to another computer that uses the same name.