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  2. IT Analytics Foundation License Inclusions and Implementation Guide
  3. Section III. Data Collector Policy Configuration and Reports
  4. Configure Backup Exec
  5. Backup Exec terminology
IT Analytics Foundation License Inclusions and Implementation Guide

Backup Exec terminology

Backup Exec Server - The Backup Exec Server is the physical system that is running the Veritas Backup Exec server software. This system will be known by its host name or IP address.

Backup Exec Client Server - The Backup Exec Server backs up data on other servers in a network. In the context of IT Analytics, these servers are referred to as the Client Servers.

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