About Backup Exec Utility

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
Use the Backup Exec Utility, beutility.exe, to perform various configuration. It is installed in your Backup Exec working directory during the initial Backup Exec installation.
With the Backup Exec Utility, you can do the following tasks:
  • Add, remove, and configure logical groups of Backup Exec servers. With logical groups, you can perform operations on all of the computers in a group at the same time. These operations include starting or stopping services and configuring application service security, such as changing service account information. You can also use the Backup Exec Utility to configure startup options for one or more of the servers in a group.
  • Start immediate database utility operations on the Backup Exec Database (BEDB). The database maintenance utilities usually initiate these utilities. You can start database dumps and run database consistency and data integrity checks.
    Note: You should use the Backup Exec Utility only with the guidance of Technical Support. Improper use of this utility can result in configuration changes that may prevent Backup Exec from running.
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