The Backup Exec server scan tasks are able to document Backup Exec version 14.0 and above using PowerShell remoting and WMI.


The data located by these tasks include the following information types



Global Configuration

  • Barcode Rules
  • Encryption Keys
  • Global Exclusions
  • Licenses
  • Local Server Properties
  • Logon Accounts
  • Notification Configuration
  • Oracle Credentials
  • Host Configuration



Global Settings

  • Catalog Settings
  • Database Maintenance Settings
  • Discover Data Settings
  • Logon Account Settings
  • Log Settings
  • Network Settings
  • Report Settings
  • Storage Settings



Storage Devices

Information available depends on device type and manufacturer.

  • Device Status
  • Firmware
  • Product Identifier
  • Serial Number
  • Vendor
  • Capacity



Agent Servers
Information available depends on agent type.

  • Server Name
  • Agent Type
  • Logon Account Name
  • Schedule Credential Test
  • Unique Identifier
  • Operating System Name
  • Operating System Version



Backup Definitions

  • Name
  • Job Name
  • Schedule
  • Backup Type
  • Active Directory Settings
  • Advanced Open File Settings
  • Microsoft Exchange Settings
  • File Settings
  • Linux Settings
  • Off Host Backup Settings
  • SharePoint Settings
  • Oracle Settings
  • Virtual Machine Settings
  • Selection Lists
  • Duplication Tasks
  • Task Level Exclusions
  • Pre/Post Backup Command Configuration
  • Task Storage Settings



Media Sets

  • Name
  • Append Period
  • Description
  • Unique Identifier
  • Media Vault
  • Overwrite Protection Period



Media

  • Name
  • Description
  • Unique Identifier
  • Creation Date
  • Location Name
  • Media Set Name
  • Preserve Description



Media Vaults

  • Name
  • Description
  • Unique Identifier