Description
Designed for government organizations and public sector needs, Veritas Backup Exec Bronze + Essential Support provides robust on-premise data protection with a clear, predictable renewal path. This Bronze edition is engineered for reliability, easy deployment, and centralized management, offering 1 Front End TB of capacity and a straightforward one-year license. With Veritas Government Licensing Program (GLP) alignment, it streamlines procurement and compliance while delivering fast recoveries and ongoing backup integrity for mission-critical systems. Whether protecting physical servers, virtual machines, applications, or file shares, this on-premise solution keeps essential workloads safeguarded with predictable costs and dedicated support throughout the 12-month term.
- Comprehensive on-premises data protection for diverse workloads. Backup Exec Bronze covers a broad range of assets—physical servers, virtual environments, business applications, and file shares—offering automated backups, granular restore options, and centralized policy management. This ensures consistent protection across your on-site assets, minimizes data loss, and accelerates recovery times when incidents occur.
- 1 Front End TB capacity with a simple renewal model. The license provides 1 TB of front-end backup capacity, designed to fit on-prem environments without ongoing licensing complexity. The subscription renews annually, giving you a stable, predictable cost structure and a smooth path to continued protection.
- Government-ready pricing and GLP alignment. The Bronze tier includes government pricing and is tailored to public sector procurement practices. Through the Veritas Government Licensing Program (GLP), agencies can acquire licenses and services in a manner consistent with established procurement workflows, reducing friction and shortening deployment timelines while maintaining compliance with government standards.
- Fast, easy installation and deployment on on-premise infrastructure. This edition is designed for quick deployment, enabling a smooth transition from purchase to protected data. It supports a broad spectrum of on-prem workloads and is optimized for straightforward setup, clear licensing terms, and simplified management in government environments where uptime is mission-critical.
- Essential Support included for reliable continuity. The Bronze package comes with Essential Support, providing access to Veritas resources and support channels to monitor backups, apply updates, and ensure timely recoveries. This helps maintain business continuity, supports regulatory compliance, and reduces time-to-value during the first year of deployment.
Technical Details of Veritas Backup Exec Bronze + Essential Support - On-Premise Subscription License (Renewal) - 1 Front End TB - 1 Year
License type: On-Premise Subscription License (Renewal). Front End TB: 1 TB cap. Term: 1 Year. Intended for government/public sector deployments. Includes Essential Support. Part of the Veritas Government Licensing Program (GLP). Protects on-prem workloads including physical servers, virtual machines, applications, and file shares. Designed for fast installation, predictable annual renewal costs, and reliable data protection with centralized management.
How to install Veritas Backup Exec Bronze + Essential Support - On-Premise Subscription License (Renewal) - 1 Front End TB - 1 Year
- Prepare the on-prem environment by confirming hardware readiness, supported operating systems, and sufficient storage for a 1 TB front-end capacity. Ensure network connectivity to all protected assets and verify administrative access required for installation and licensing activation.
- Acquire and apply the Bronze Essential Support license as part of the renewal. Activate the On-Premise Subscription License (Renewal) on the designated server or virtual machine that will host Backup Exec.
- Install the Backup Exec software on a supported server or VM according to Veritas deployment guidelines. Complete initial configuration, including license activation, repository setup, and connection to protected data sources.
- Discover and add protected assets—physical servers, virtual machines, applications, and file shares—into Backup Exec. Create backup policies that reflect your protective requirements, recovery objectives, and data retention rules.
- Schedule regular backups, assign appropriate retention periods, test recovery procedures, and establish monitoring alerts. Validate restores periodically to ensure data recoverability and to verify that backups complete successfully in real-world scenarios.
Frequently asked questions
- Q: What is included with Veritas Backup Exec Bronze Essential Support? A: Bronze Essential Support provides access to Veritas resources and support channels throughout the 1-year term. It helps you monitor backups, apply updates, and execute recoveries, supporting continuity and regulatory compliance while keeping costs predictable.
- Q: What workloads are protected by this edition? A: The Bronze edition protects a broad range of on-prem workloads, including physical servers, virtual machines, applications, and file shares. It enables automated backups, granular restores, and centralized policy management for consistent protection across diverse assets.
- Q: What does 1 Front End TB capacity mean? A: The 1 TB front-end capacity refers to the maximum backup data that can be managed at the backup source side. It provides sufficient headroom for essential on-site backups within the defined 1 TB cap, with renewal and licensing structured for government procurement.
- Q: Is this suitable for government and public sector deployments? A: Yes. The Bronze tier is designed with GLP pricing and government procurement in mind, enabling agencies to acquire licenses and related services through familiar workflows, ensuring compliance and smoother deployment.
- Q: How long is the license valid? A: The license term is 1 year and is renewable annually. This provides a stable, predictable budgeting cycle and a clear renewal path for ongoing protection.
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