Question : Problem: Backup Exec; Encrypt media to prevent unauthorized access if it is lost or stolen?

Running Backup Exec V9.1 Small Business Suite on Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 and considering options to encrypt media to prevent unauthorized access if it is lost or stolen becuase it is taken off-site.

Features currently in use include;

File System (data only)
Exchange Information Stores & Mailboxes
System State

Features not in use;

SQL Server
Intelligent Disaster Recovery
Remote Agents

There is only 1 domain controller!

Is it possible to acheive this through Backup Exec or would we be looking at EFS?

If so how is Backup Exec configured?

What precautions need to be taken to ensure a successful restoration of the back up data on to a new server after complete loss of the existing one?

Any help most appreciated!

Neil

Answer : Problem: Backup Exec; Encrypt media to prevent unauthorized access if it is lost or stolen?

Sure, that is an option. Just make sure you don't backup the en- and decryption keys to the tape itself, but to some other backup media (floppy/CD), and keep these Keys separate to the backup. Again, if the security provided by a password alone is enough, just use that.

But again, you do need the remote agent, or you can't backup exchange server using BE.