: This build is often cited in support forums as the definitive "last build" for the 12.5 agent. Core Capabilities of the Bootable Media The BootCD (or ISO) is created using the Acronis Media Builder and serves several primary functions: Bare-Metal Recovery Acronis Cyber Backup v12.5 Build 16428 BootCD I...
supports creating ISOs, CDs, or bootable USB drives based on either Linux or Windows PE. Software Advice Performance & User Feedback Acronis Cyber Backup v12
Updated Linux Kernel: The BootCD uses a Linux kernel to recognize hardware. Build 16428 updated this kernel to version 4.19.0-21, significantly improving compatibility with newer NVMe SSDs, RAID controllers, and network interface cards (NICs) that older builds failed to recognize.
Security Patches: This build addressed several high-severity vulnerabilities (including CVEs related to the agents and the web interface). Using an older BootCD to restore a system could potentially leave a restored machine vulnerable immediately upon reboot; 16428 ensured the restored agent components were patched.
Cloud Integration: Enhanced stability for recovery directly from Acronis Cloud storage, which is critical for hybrid backup strategies.
UEFI and Secure Boot Support: This build improved compatibility with modern BIOS settings, specifically Secure Boot and UEFI boot modes, which are standard on newer hardware.
When to recreate the BootCD
Upgrading target hardware to models with newer controllers (add drivers).
Applying vendor updates that change supported storage/network drivers.
When Acronis releases newer recovery media with improved hardware support or bug fixes.
The v12.5 series officially reached its End of Support on September 9, 2022. Build 16428 is frequently sought by legacy system administrators because it is the most stable and feature-complete version before the product line was superseded by Acronis Cyber Protect 15 and beyond. Updated Linux Kernel: The BootCD uses a Linux
: Addressed rare crashes of the service process on Windows Server 2019.