Please consider moving this question as-is (no need to recreate) to the proper forum for maximum visibility.  Questions written to the users' own "Discussions" space don't get the same amount of attention and can go unanswered for a long time.

You can do so by selecting "Move" under ACTIONS along the upper-right.  Then search for and select: "NetWorker Support Forum".

NetWorker Support Forum

Why would you backup account in the first place?  Just install client package and run the backup.

No, not backing up the account, the question is not that...it is regarding the minimal privileges a backup account must have for backing up machines which are present in another domain in the Active Directory. (eg: local admin, backup operator roles etc)

I never mentioned you were backing up account (what would be that anyway?).  When you install NW, its services are running as local SYSTEM account so everything will work just fine - this is completely different Win domains agnostic. 

Alright, could you throw more light on whether the backup account should be given some privileges (like local admin) or just installing the networker package on host and then configuration on networker server would be enough.

I hope my question is clear

Forget backup account - you don't need it.  Just install NW and that's it.

Ok Hrvoje.... That helps

And does installing networker require any privileges/ permissions in AD

You need to have permissions to install software on the box for sure.  Not sure if you use AD or local stuff for that (sounds as AD), but local admin to install it would be my guess (just as any other software) - I'm quite sure Windows guys can deploy it for you in case you do not have enough privileges.

Thanks Hrvoje.

Let me take this forward and ask about NMM or does it apply for all networker packages

Hi Hrvoje,

I just took following from another discussion "Full Exchange 2010 backup keeps failing every week. Networker 8.01" where 'backupoffshore' has mentioned in reply to your post

"

i would suggest to take a look at the user's credential that is configured to take backup. Make sure that the user is added in appropriate groups such exchange admin, domain admin etc.

"

I think you would have idea about if they are required / and why are they required. The above post has confused me a bit.

Regards

tech88kur