On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 16:20:27 -0500, Ed wrote:


> I just installed the SQL agent on my BE 8.6 server. Before that I also
> installed the required Miscorosft SQL software and updates.
>
> I see the SQL tab in backup exec now and on one remote machine the SQL
> option appears now when before it didnt.
>
> However the SQL machine I want to backup doesnt show up. This is the
> only reason why I added. It only gives me the C$ as usual. This
> machine is windows2000 running SQL2000 SP3, I placed the same thing on
> the BE server and in fact is giving me SQL2000 selection under tools
> options.
>
> I think the remote SQL server is not configured properly. If thats the
> case what needs to be added the SQL backup API?
>
> Ed

The remote SQL Server needs the BENT Agent installed. I would apply any
patches to the Agent that are appropriate for the Agent software and are
applied on the media server.

Alex Moore