Re: Is Backup Exec UNIX Agent 5.0 free for Backup Exec 10.0 for windows server?

On Mon, May 29, 2006 at 12:06:48AM -0700, M E Fieu wrote:
> Hi.. We are using Backup Exec 10.0 software to backup for windows
> server and for unix servers we are using Backup Exec UNIX Agent 5.0 to
> backup the unix file and directory to the Veritas backup server.  The
> Back Exec UNIX Agent 5.0 can be download in the following URL.
> 
> http://seer.support.veritas.com/docs/262592.htm

This doesn't mean anything.  NetBackup clients can be downloaded too,
and there is no technical enforcement of the license, but we still need
to purchase the client licenses.

> However my vendor told me that the above software is not free for
> Backup Exec 10.0.  Is that true ?  They told me that we need to buy
> license for the unix agent.  Is that true?  

The EULA is here (search for Unix):
https://www.symantecstore.com/v2.0-img/operations/symmetv/eula/e/u/l/eula_BEWS_10d_Clickwrap_FNL_071905_Rev2.pdf
 
> If I were not wrong, that is the just paper license right? If we don't
> buy it , they just don't get the support but we won't be fined for
> installing this software right?

Many Veritas (and other vendors) products have only a paper license but
this does not mean that you can legally run the product without a
license.  If you don't buy it when you need to, you're violating
copyright and subject to civil actions.  It's not just a matter of not
getting support - it's a matter of breaking the law.

> Is there any URL to prove us that the Backup Exec Unix Agent is free
> and especially for Backup Exec 10.0 for windows server?  

See the EULA.  No matter what any vendor tells you, the EULA is what you
agreed to when you purchased and installed the software.  Interpretation
of the EULA is best handled by the lawyers.

        .../Ed

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