This document outlines the exam objectives for the Symantec Backup Exec 12 Technical Assessment. It is divided into three sections that cover the overview and architecture of Backup Exec, how to install and configure it, and how to manage and report on backups. The objectives include identifying Backup Exec's basic elements, describing new features in version 12, configuring devices and jobs, restoring data, and monitoring and reporting on Backup Exec activity.

1. Symantec Backup Exec 12 Technical Assessment (STS)
Exam Objectives
Section 1 Overview and Architecture
• Objective 1.1 Identify and describe the basic elements of Backup Exec.
• Objective 1.2 Identify the types of devices you can use with Backup Exec.
• Objective 1.3 Define media-related terms and concepts.
• Objective 1.4 Compare the differences between the various backup methods
used by Backup Exec.
• Objective 1.5 Explain the purpose of the Backup Exec Database.
• Objective 1.6 Describe the new features and enhancements in Backup Exec 12
• Objective 1.7 Describe how to integrate Symantec security products, such as
Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) and Symantec Protection Network (SPN)
with Backup Exec 12.
• Objective 1.8 Describe Granular Restore Technology (GRT).
• Objective 1.9 Describe how to use the Enterprise Vault Agent.
• Objective 1.10 Describe the enhancements to the Active Directory Recovery
Agent.
• Objective 1.11 Describe desktop and laptop option enhancements.
• Objective 1.12 Describe Intelligent Disaster Recovery option enhancements.
• Objective 1.13 Describe Continuous Protection Server enhancements.
Section 2 Install and Configuration
• Objective 2.1 Configure devices from within the Backup Exec Administration
Console.
• Objective 2.2 Explain how device pools are used by Backup Exec.
• Objective 2.3 Control advanced device functions from within the Backup Exec
Administration Console.
• Objective 2.4 Use Backup Exec to manage media in attached devices.

2. • Objective 2.5 Explain the functions of a backup job.
• Objective 2.6 Describe additional media settings that can be configured for
backup jobs.
• Objective 2.7 Restore data from a backup set.
• Objective 2.8 Describe some of the common media rotation models you can
implement in your backup environment.
• Objective 2.9 Create jobs and policies to duplicate backup sets.
• Objective 2.10 Enhance backup job functionality by configuring advanced
settings.
• Objective 2.11 Tune storage devices to improve their efficiency.
• Objective 2.12 Configure global settings for your media server.
• Objective 2.13 Create and edit selection lists.
Section 3 Management and Reporting
• Objective 3.1 Explain why media catalogs are essential to restore operations.
• Objective 3.2 Troubleshoot selection lists.
• Objective 3.3 Specify device and media settings for backup jobs.
• Objective 3.4 Establish schedules for backup jobs.
• Objective 3.5 Use Backup Exec's vaulting function to protect your media from
physical damage.
• Objective 3.6 Create policies to organize your backups and support your media
rotation schedule.
• Objective 3.7 Create templates to be used in policies.
• Objective 3.8 Assign relationship rules to templates within a policy.
• Objective 3.9 Monitor Backup Exec activity using the Job Monitor and reports.
• Objective 3.10 Manage alerts, error-handling rules, and notification settings.
• Objective 3.11 Gather information about your Backup Exec environment using
utilities bundled with Backup Exec.