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Backup Exec Browser
Port 6101 is primarily used by the Backup Exec Agent Browser service, which facilitates communication and discovery of Backup Exec agents on a network. It assists in managing backup operations across multiple systems by enabling the central Backup Exec server to locate, enumerate, and coordinate backup agents efficiently..
Port 6101 is utilized by Veritas (formerly Symantec) Backup Exec Agent Browser service. This service is integral to large-scale backup environments, where it helps the Backup Exec Media Server to locate and interact with multiple remote agents installed on client systems.
The Agent Browser listens for connection requests and registers available backup agents running on the network. It streamlines resource discovery by returning a list of backup-enabled hosts and their corresponding resources to the media server's management console. This design minimizes manual configuration and facilitates scalable backup operations.
Communication mainly uses TCP on port 6101, establishing persistent or on-demand connections between the media server and remote agents. Data exchange typically involves service announcements, agent discovery information, and coordination commands rather than actual backup data transfers, which usually happen over separate channels.