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HunterLAFR
HunterLAFRVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

VBR12 Quick Migration | in love

Hi everyone,I want to share with y’all my experience with the VBR12 Quick Migration!Im in Love, its absolutely insain how good it works, and has facilitated my lab migration 1000%!Let me show you with some screeshots the process and the result!go to the inventory, right click in the machine you want to movehere is, lets get in to itchoosing destinyIf this is a cluster, you can use vMotion, if not, Veeam Transport modeChecking if doable….Boom!! time to go! Be careful! Delete source after move, I select it, use it at your own risk.​​​​​​Process startedDone! success!! lets check in the vsphere console, here is, in the new hypervisor, turned on, ready to go!here is, works great, with minimum down time, moved clean and easy!Do you like this functionality?My home Lab loves it!cheers.

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Chris.Childerhose
1 hour ago
coolsport00
coolsport00Veeam Legend
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WOW! It's OFFICIAL - Proxmox Now Supported by Veeam!

I won’t say much more than my post title. For details, check out Veeam’s official announcement page. I love how Veeam keeps innovating and accommodating customers and adjusting to the ever-changing technical (hypervisor) landscape.Well done Veeam!https://www.veeam.com/news/veeam-extends-data-freedom-for-customers-with-support-for-proxmox-ve.html

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Chris.Childerhose
2 hours ago
andy.sturniolo
andy.sturnioloComes here often
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Unveiling the NIST AI Risk Management Framework

Artificial intelligence is rapidly permeating every aspect of our lives, from the virtual assistants that manage our schedules to the recommendation engines that curate our entertainment. While AI offers incredible capabilities, it also introduces a realm of risks that cannot be ignored.Enter the NIST AI Risk Management Framework – a comprehensive guide to navigating the intricate landscape of AI risk management.What exactly is the NIST AI Risk Management Framework?Simply put, it's a robust framework designed to equip organizations with the tools to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the development, deployment, and use of AI systems. Unveiled in January 2023, this framework provides a structured approach to managing AI risks throughout the AI lifecycle, centered around four core functions: Govern, Map, Measure, and Manage. Think of it as a trusted companion on your journey through the AI risk management terrain.Potential Harms: Why is AI risk management so crucial?AI

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andy.sturniolo
1 day ago
HunterLAFR
HunterLAFRVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

RDP Connection via HTML5 easy and free (LAB) FreeRDP

Hello everyone,Due to Im working in improving my lab a little bit, I dismatle the whole thing, and I started from Scratch,I already posted my Windows server 2025 Installation, and now, is time to connect to those machines in a “confortable” way. (Spanish)Also I had in the past Apache Guacamle, wich work great, but I wanted to give it a try to have more tools and experiences. I do like HTML 5 due to the compatibility with all my devices, Macbook, PC, iPhone, Ipad, etc…So, today, I want to show you this little tool:FreeRDP HTML5 proxy on WindowsIm going to install it, and then to connect to my Windows machines via RDP over HTML 5, very convinient and flexible. Lets download the msi file, then, lets trigger the installation.As always, installation is very straight forwardOh! it has OpenStack integrationLocal connection, 127.0.0.1:8000 connects to the clientAfter reboot, you can access from other machines to the FreeRDP Web Client on your networkHere is a test, Windows Server 2025 accessed

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HunterLAFR
21 hours ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Veeam Configuration Backup Restore Steps

Veeam Configuration Backup is the process of creating a file that contains all the settings and data of Veeam Backup & Replication. This file can be used to restore your Veeam Backup & Replication installation in the event of an issue such as server failure or software error.Veeam Configuration Restore is the process of restoring your Veeam Backup & Replication installation using a previously created Veeam Configuration Backup file.Why Should You Use Veeam Configuration Backup?Disaster Recovery: In the event of an issue such as server failure or software error, you can quickly and easily restore your Veeam Backup & Replication installation. Time Saving: Instead of configuring a new Veeam Backup & Replication installation, you can restore a previously created backup. Error Prevention: If you make an incorrect configuration change, you can always revert to a previous backup.Veeam Configuration Backup Restore StepsGo to Menu > Configuration Backup and then select th

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tarik.yenisey
2 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Veeam User Roles

 Veeam User RolesVeeam Backup & Replication uses a role-based authorization system to manage user access and authorizations. Each role contains a set of permissions that define specific actions that users can perform in the Veeam Backup & Replication console. This gives you more control over your data backup and recovery and prevents unauthorized access.  User Roles in Veeam:Veeam Restore Operator: This role allows users to recover data from backups. Users can browse backups, select recovery points, and restore files or objects to their original location or an alternative location. However, they do not have the authority to create backups, manage backup jobs, or manage user roles.Veeam Backup Operator: This role allows users to create and manage backups. Users can create new backup jobs, change backup settings, run and stop backups, and view backup history. They can also back up and recover virtual machines if Veeam Backup Enterprise Edition is used. However, they do not have t

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tarik.yenisey
2 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Root Cause Analysis with Veeam Bottleneck

Since we are Veeam Service Providers in the Cloud companies I work with, I have seen that people do not analyze with Bottleneck on Veeam while providing Cloud Connect service. They didn't even know it was happening. Here I briefly explained Veeam Bottleneck to you.Veeam Bottleneck is a tool included in Veeam Backup & Replication software. This tool helps optimize backup and recovery across virtual and physical environments. Bottleneck helps you complete backups faster and more efficiently by identifying bottlenecks in your backup infrastructure.What is a bottleneck?A bottleneck is when a component or process in a system reaches a point where it limits the performance of the entire system. This can cause slow backups, delays, or even failures when it comes to backup operations.How does Veeam Bottleneck work?Bottleneck monitors the usage of various resources such as CPU, RAM, network, and storage during backup operations. By analyzing this data, Bottleneck can determine which resourc

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tarik.yenisey
1 day ago
Chris.Childerhose
Chris.ChilderhoseVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
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VeeamON 2024 - Why You Should Attend

VeeamON 2024 is right around the corner and I posted on my blog about why you should attend.VeeamON 2024 - Why You Should Attend It is that time of year again to prepare for one of the best conferences - VeeamON 2024.This year's event is in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, at the Diplomat Beach Resort Hotel from June 3-5, 2024.  If you have not done so already you can sign up here and use the discount code COMMUNITY10 to get 10% off registration.Attending VeeamON is one of the best events if you want to learn more about backup and what Veeam is all about. From user sessions, networking and training, this event is packed with something for everyone.  I was lucky to be able to attend the previous two VeeamON events, and thanks to the #Veeam100 program, which I am part of, they offered to cover my conference pass and hotel stay.  What an amazing gesture from @VeeamAgenda - AgendaVeeam Industry Speakers - Industry ExpertsBe sure to scroll the speakers' page, as there are quite a few this year, inc

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Chris.Childerhose
5 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Increase Your Security with Veeam Inline Entropy Analysis!

Veeam Inline Entropy Analysis is a feature used to detect ransomware attacks. This feature analyzes the entropy of the data stream during backup. Files encrypted by ransomware typically increase in entropy. By detecting this increase, Veeam Inline Entropy Analysis can stop a ransomware attack before it happens.Benefits:Rapid Detection: Ransomware attacks typically occur very quickly. Veeam Inline Entropy Analysis can prevent data loss and system outages by detecting these attacks before they happen. Improved Accuracy: Traditional ransomware detection methods can cause false alarms. Veeam Inline Entropy Analysis aims to minimize the number of false alarms using entropy analysis.How does it work:Veeam Inline Entropy Analysis analyzes the entropy of the data stream during backup. Files encrypted by ransomware typically increase in entropy. By detecting this increase, Veeam Inline Entropy Analysis can stop a ransomware attack before it happens.What types of VMs (or systems) can be scanned

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tarik.yenisey
4 days ago
leduardoserrano
leduardoserranoVeeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Welcome to the fabulous Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365!

 Recently, Veeam announced the release of Veeam Data Cloud, previously known as Cirrus by Veeam. Veeam Data Cloud will provide resilient data protection and recovery for multi-cloud data, all delivered through cloud-native backup and storage services.Veeam Data Cloud is available for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Azure, and Veeam Data Cloud Vault is offered.Specifically, the Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 is a game-changing BaaS (Backup as a Service) offer. It arrives to meet a latent demand and brings it with many differentiators for customers, such as:Access the Veeam Data Cloud services in a Web browser. The cost of storing backups is included in the subscription, and storage is unlimited! *** WOW *** Customers can choose their preferred Azure region to store their backups. You still manage your data and perform backup and recovery operations using a simple and intuitive interface. Veeam scales cloud resources at no extra cost to customers. Keep costs low and predictable! There is

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leduardoserrano
5 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Veeam Backup O365 Backup Rule

 Veeam Backup Office 365 is a powerful tool you can use to backup and recover your Office 365 data. In this article, we will discuss the steps to create a backup job in Veeam Backup Office 365.Requirements: Veeam Backup Office 365 license Office 365 subscription Backup storageAfter adding your organization, the steps you need to take are as follows:In the first step, it is necessary to give a name to our backup job.This step gives us the chance to back up all or certain organizations we added. If you request, you have the opportunity to choose which O365 applications you want to backup, along with "Edit" the organization you will backup.In this step, it also offers the opportunity to exclude based on "User, Group, Site, Teams" in the organization we will backup. In the next step, we determine our proxy server and choose which repo the backup will be written to.  In our last step, we perform the Schedule operation of the backups taken.  In addition, the RPO period, which is included

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tarik.yenisey
5 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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What is GFS Backup and How to Configure It

Veeam GFS Backup:The GFS (Grandfather-Father-Son) backup strategy included in Veeam Backup & Replication software is an optimized method for regular and long-term retention of data. It is important for some companies, especially those in the financial sector, to keep long-term data. With GFS, we can take our Annual, Monthly and Weekly Backups and store these backups for as long as we request.Grandfather-Father-Son Hierarchy:Grandfather: At this level, monthly backups are typically stored. It is used to take a full backup on the first and last day of each month and for long-term storage.Father: This is the level where weekly backups are stored. This level of storage can be achieved by taking a full backup any day of the week.Last: This is the level where daily backups are stored. For example, daily backups are provided by taking a full backup at the end of each day.The Schedule of GFS Backup can be seen in the image below. In the image, it can be seen that Weekly Backup is taken on

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tarik.yenisey
6 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Backing Up to Azure Blob Storage with Veeam Agent

First, we download and install Veeam Agent for Windows on the Windows server where we will install the Agent. After the relevant installation is completed, we create the Job in the following steps. Step 1 - First of all, we enter a name for the Job.Step 2 - In this step, we can take a file backup at the Image level with Entire Computer, or a volume on the server with Volume level backup, or at the File level backup level.Step 3 - Since I chose file backup, I chose an empty file since it was a test.Step 4 - Since we will be backing up to Azure Blob Storage, we select Object storage and continue.Step 5 - Here you can find the Account and Shared key information on the Access Key on the Storage Account you created in the Azure Portal, as shown in the image below. Step 6 - In this step, you need to select the Container you created in the blob storage you created on Azure and create a Folder inside it. If you activate Immutuble on Blob storage, you can also activate it on Veeam.Step 7 - Afte

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tarik.yenisey
6 days ago
MarcoLuvisi
MarcoLuvisiInfluencer
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Veeam Service Provider Console Vulnerability finded ( CVE-2024-29212 )

Hello VSP !in internal Veeam find a vunerability on VSPC, go to update !https://www.veeam.com/kb4575Regards,

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coolsport00
6 days ago
Roy Adiel
Roy AdielComes here often
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Faster restores on Veeam using Amazon S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval and S3 Batch Operations

🚀 Excited to share how you can supercharge your data recovery with Veeam and Amazon S3 Glacier!💡 Learn how to achieve 85% faster restores and minimize downtime in disaster recovery scenarios.🔍 Read the full AWS Blog by William Quigley from AWS and myself to discover:Speedy recovery with Veeam's latest release and S3 Batch Operations Cost optimization with low-cost archive storage on Amazon S3 Glacier Effortless setup for accelerated restores in Veeam Backup and Recovery or Veeam Backup for AWShttps://aws.amazon.com/blogs/storage/faster-restores-on-veeam-using-amazon-s3-glacier-flexible-retrieval-and-s3-batch-operations/ 

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leduardoserrano
6 days ago
K
KralikNot a newbie anymore
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Upgrade (v11a to v12) Problem

Hello, I have made upgrade from Licences 9.5b to 11a Community Edition without any Problem, but by upgrading to Version 12 Community Edition it gives me this: “[Error] Private fixes detected. Please contact our Customer Support to remove the following private fixes that are not supported by the new product version: TFS000100”There is no thread about TFS000100. In Registry there are no “Private fixes” found. Any idea?

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K
1 day ago
MarkPolin
MarkPolinComes here often
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NAS Backup from Storage Snapshot with Pure Storage FlashArray and FlashBlade

Let’s say, for the moment, that you’re an IT storage administrator with several Pure Storage FlashArrays providing production block and file storage in your datacenter.  Every time you open an article with “storage integration” or “backup from storage snapshot” in the title, you come to find that it is referring to virtual or physical machine data.  You wait for, and you hope for, one of these announcements or blogs to be about doing file backup from storage snapshot. Your wait is over!Pure Storage has developed and delivered a GitHub community project that allows you to use Veeam Backup & Replication Unstructured Data Backup to backup both NFS and SMB shares on a FlashArray, or a FlashBlade, from storage snapshot.  This includes when you have Pure SafeMode snapshot immutability turned on.Why does backup from storage snapshot (BfSS) matter for FlashArray or FlashBlade file backup?Two main reasons:Open files Point-in-time consistencyOpen FilesTo successfully protect a file share, al

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Scott
5 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Veeam AI Chatbot

 Maybe many people do not use it actively, but I think it will be useful for many people who will just start using Veeam.Veeam AI Assistant is an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot designed to assist people using Veeam products. Answer common Veeam-related issues and questions by learning from technical documentation.The assistant can understand and answer simple or complex questions in natural language. Users can ask the Assistant about their problems, request instructions, or get information on how to use Veeam products. The Assistant is designed to help users solve problems, work more efficiently, and get the most from Veeam products.Features of the Assistant:Multilingual: The assistant can communicate in multiple languages and assist users in different geographies.Knowledge Base Access: Assistant can access and retrieve information from Veeam technical documentation. This ensures that it provides users with the most accurate and up-to-date information.Machine Learning: The assist

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tarik.yenisey
9 days ago
D
DebanjanNew Here
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Common Q&A- Where SAP on Oracle Plug-in cannot be used for SAP running with Oracle Database

This blog intend to assist SAs/SEs whose customers wants SAP integration(with Oracle databases) in OS platform like Windows, AIX etc. Q1. Customer’s SAP Environment is running on AIX or Windows with Oracle database as backend. Which solution should be proposed?A1. As there is no SAP on Oracle Plug-in for windows or AIX, we must utilize the Oracle RMAN Plug-in such cases.Ask the customer if he wants to utilize the advanced features of RMAN and can work independently without Brtools integration.If there are strict integration needed with Brtools, refer the Q&A in the following sections. Q2.Customer need strict integration with Brtools in such environments. How can this be integrated?A2. Brtools can be integrated with Oracle RMAN in the following waya. Ask the SAP Admin for the location of init<SID>.sap. From Oracle 12 onwards, it can usually found in /oracle/<SID>/sapprof/ b. Take the backup of the init<SID>.sap file c. Edit the file and configure the following para

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Chris.Childerhose
10 days ago
Iams3le
Iams3leVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Comprehensive Guide on how to deploy Endpoint Configuration manager in your Lab or Production Environment

Configuration Manager is a powerful management application with the potential to affect every PC in your organisation. When you deploy and manage Configuration Manager with careful planning and consideration of your business requirements, Configuration Manager can help reduce your administrative overhead and total cost of ownership.Microsoft integrates Configuration Manager into the Intune family of products, offering an integrated solution for managing all devices. This integration simplifies licensing and eliminates the need for complex migrations. Users can continue leveraging their existing Configuration Manager investments while tapping into the capabilities of the Microsoft cloud at their own pace. The Microsoft Intune suite includes Configuration Manager, Endpoint Analytics, and Autopilot, offering an integrated solution for managing all your devices. Have you ever wanted to deploy Endpoint Configuration Manager in your lab or production environment? I've got you covered with an

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jcolonfzenpr
9 days ago
safiya
safiyaCommunity Analyst
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Veeam 100 Show - Honey, I shrunk the RPOsVeeam 100 Show #8

 Honey, I shrunk the RPOs! 🐜  Happy Friday, community! In yesterday’s episode of the Veeam100 Show, @Michael Melter was joined by @anthonyspiteri79 to show how you can build the smallest RPO possible. Michael digs into his past as a scientist with a PhD in chemistry (wow!) and shows a Veeam relic from 2007! Catch the latest episode below 💫  

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Scott
5 days ago
G
gabbasComes here often
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How to bring back a server from Azure to on-prem using Veeam

Hi, not a long ago, we migrated most of our workloads to Azure. We have most of our servers in Azure and also we have some servers in our DC (on-prem). We currently use Veeam backup for Azure to backup servers in Azure and Veeam backup & replication ver 12 to backup our on-prem servers (with local backup repositories). One of our critical servers is having some issues as users keep disconnecting since we have migrated this server to Azure. After investigating for a few weeks, we are looking to bring this server back to on-prem to resolve the issue as its currently affecting our critical business operation. Here is what we have planned and need your advice on how can we achieve this:Stage 1 – Create a new storage account in Azure for the purposes of backing up this server. Stage 2 – Connect the on-premises Veeam backup server to the new storage account created in stage 1 (as an external repo or object repository). Stage 3 – Backup the server to the newly created storage account in A

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G
12 days ago
tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyComes here often
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Veeam Community Discord Channel

Hello All, I just saw that we have a discord channel. But unfortunately we do not use it actively. I think we can be more active on our discord channel and find quick solutions to each other. We can also actively chat on Discord sometimes. This may help us get to know each other better.

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leduardoserrano
9 days ago
Link State
Link StateVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

[guide] How to install & configure "Veeam App for Splunk" + Splunk Enterprise 9.2.1

Hello everyone & @regnor @Rick Vanover @safiya @Madi.Cristil   I share with the community the guide to the installation of Splunk Enterprise 9.2.1 on the Windwos platform and the related installation and configuration of the powerful new Veeam Splunk App. Veeam App for Splunk key pointsStrategic Convergence: combines veeam's backup solutions with the powerful Splunk data analysis tool, offering an integrated approach to data analysis.Real-time Visibility: Allows users to monitor the status of jobs, provides real-time visibility into backup and restore operations.Performance Optimization: Through in-depth analysis, help identify performance bottlenecks and areas for optimization in backup operations.Enhanced Security:  Includes advanced features of real-time alerts of critical events and audit capabilities to ensure compliance with current industry rules.Empowered Business Continuity: It enables organizations to proactively identify possible risks, optimize pi resetting processes an

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marco_s
12 days ago
Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
published in Blogs and Podcasts

April 2024 Blog of the MonthApril 2024 Blog of the Month

Muhahahaha @Madi.Cristil  is on some well-deserved holiday and I get to put up the Blog of the Month candidates for everyone to review and vote! I’ve also broken the rule very much so as I have not one but two entries from @leduardoserrano on for candidacy this month. Let’s see if Madi ever lets me do this again!Congratulations CandidatesThis month we are offering content from several candidates! We have pieces from @leduardoserrano, @tarik.yenisey, @JMeixner, @Link State and @Nico Losschaert for consideration. Here are the posts for your review:Vote Today!Cast your vote here, before 14-May 2024! 

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Scott
5 days ago

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