What's new in Backup Exec 21.1
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Table: What's new in Backup Exec 21.1
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| SQL Server Always On availability group | Backup Exec now protects databases in SQL Server Always On availability group with SQL server version 2012 and later. |
| Microsoft SharePoint Server 2019 with GRT | Backup Exec now supports protection of SharePoint Server 2019 and granular restore of individual items (GRT) from SharePoint 2019 backups. |
| Improved encryption key security | Backup Exec now supports data encryption using 256-bit AES encryption key generated using enhanced password-based Key Derivation Function 2 (PBKDF2) algorithm. |
| Support for Azure Files | Backup Exec now protects Azure Files as a workload over Common Internet File System (CIFS). |
| Support for AWS for Windows File Server | Backup Exec now protects Amazon FSx for Windows File Server as a workload over Common Internet File System (CIFS). |
| Backup Exec Agent for | The Agent for Oracle now supports Oracle 18C. |
| Oracle | |
| Windows Server, version 2004 and Windows 10, version 2004 | Backup Exec now protects Windows Server, version 2004 and Windows 10, version 2004. |
| Agent for Linux | The Agent for Linux now supports Advanced Open File Option (AOFO-L) with RHEL 7.7, 8.0, and 8.1. |
| Backup Exec Agent for AIX and Solaris | The agent for AIX and Solaris platforms is now available with the Linux Agent and uses a common installable package for all platforms. The common installable is available as part of the Backup Exec DVD media. |
| Support for new cloud storage regions | Backup Exec users benefit from cloud storage choices through support for the following cloud storage regions, enabling greater flexibility and economy\: |
| - Google: Salt Lake City and Las Vegas | |
| - Amazon: Cape Town and Milan | |
| Review the Backup Exec Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) for supported cloud storage regions. You can find the HCL at the following URL: | |
| http://www.veritas.com/docs/000017788 |
You can find a list of the new features in earlier releases of Backup Exec in the What's new in Backup Exec document.