What's new in Backup Exec 21.3

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
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Backup Exec Cloud Deduplication Backup Exec is enhancing its existing cloud support to include cloud deduplication. This enables the users to perform backups to cloud storage with deduplication, which helps to save storage costs and network bandwidth.
Support for Windows Server 2022 Backup Exec now supports backups and restores of Windows Server 2022. Backup Exec Server and Backup Exec Agent for Windows can be installed on Windows Server 2022.
You can find a list of compatible operating systems, platforms, and applications in the Backup Exec Software Compatibility List (SCL).
http://www.veritas.com/docs/000017788
Support for new cloud storage regions Backup Exec users benefit from cloud storage choices through support for the following cloud storage region, enabling greater flexibility and economy\:
- Amazon: Osaka
- Google: Warsaw
- Google: Dual-region support for the following: Asia - Tokyo, Osaka Europe - Finland, Netherlands US - lowa, South Carolina
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