I've been involved in moves from Windows to Solaris to Linux.  My advice: this 
is a perfect opportunity for your admin to develop some new skills with Linux 
to enhance their career options.  I'd leave it on Linux.  

I was also afraid once- but no more. I came up as a Windows admin, and had to 
learn Linux to run Netbackup. Performance is better IMHO on Linux, and the 
stability is much better. 

That said- if you insist on moving to Windows- cut Symantec the check. 
Especially if you are changing server names. You are hitting the 2 biggest 
Things Which Are Simply Not Done in Netbackup: replatform and master server 
name change. Not something to undertake if you have a shred of doubt about your 
skills with the task. And not the best place to save money.

You can build a new Linux system, but I'd keep the name.  Backup/restore to 
change masters within a platform using the same name is not difficult.

Good luck!

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