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Changing vCenter Name on Veeam

wolff.mateus
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How can we see here, vCenter IP/FQDN is not possible to change inside of Veeam B&R.

 

In my case I put the IP of vCenter server on Veeam Backup & Replication and now I’d like to change it to a hostname accordingly the DNS server name.

 

So, first of all we need to open the Console / PowerShell on burger menu of Veeam B&R.

 

So, at this moment we need type the command:

$Servers = Get-VBRServer -name "old-name-or-ip"

On my case the IP of my vCenter server is 192.168.10.100.

 

After that we just need type the following command:

$Servers.SetName("new-name-or-ip")

On my scenario it is ROM2SRVVLVC01.

 

And now, with this two only commands we can see that the vCenter name was changed on Veeam Backup & Replication:

 

To finish I just rescan the vCenter server again to see all the set up is ok.

 

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C
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Thats a neat way.  However, in my practice, I always performed as follows:

  1. Ensure DNS resolutions are speck-clean.  If no DNS, then create entry in hosts file with both short and FQDN of vcenter server.
  2. Go to VBR Console and Delete/remove the resource with IP.
  3. Add the vcenter infra again with name followed by rescan.
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I just ran this because we renewed the SSL certs on our vCenter servers and forgot to add the subject alternative for the name I was using in Veeam.  I ran the commands and my vCenter server names updated in the Backup Infrastructure tab.  I edited each and it gave me some message about the new SSL certs.  I continued through and everything started working.  Jobs are running now without having to make any changes.

vNote42
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Very nice to know.

Until today I was using this guide: https://askme4tech.com/how-rename-veeam-backup-server-hostname

This you link that you sent is about change the name of Veem Backup Server. Here we are talking about to change names of server that was deploy inside Veeam Backup & Replication. These are different situations.

does it work for you now @wolff.mateus ?

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
wolff.mateus
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Very nice to know.

Until today I was using this guide: https://askme4tech.com/how-rename-veeam-backup-server-hostname

This you link that you sent is about change the name of Veem Backup Server. Here we are talking about to change names of server that was deploy inside Veeam Backup & Replication. These are different situations.

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marcofabbri
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Very nice to know.

Until today I was using this guide: https://askme4tech.com/how-rename-veeam-backup-server-hostname

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vNote42
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Now I got what is happening @vNote42. This only change the Host label:

It doesn’t affect the Name of the proxy.

:expressionless:

Yes, it does not change both names! - This was already mentioned here. But nevertheless, there should be no error!

Or did you try to change the name a second time? Than the second try could keep $Servers empty ($null) which could lead to the error.

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
ashanpro
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@wolff.mateus Thanks for sharing

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wolff.mateus
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Now I got what is happening @vNote42. This only change the Host label:

It doesn’t affect the Name of the proxy.

:expressionless:

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wolff.mateus
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I  can confirm, this works for Repository and/or Proxy Server as well! Because VBR manages these servers in its server-list as well (get/set-vbrserver), exact the same steps works here too!

Hello @vNote42. Have you ever change a proxy name with this step, right?

I’m trying to do that but it is returning this error:

 

Hi @wolff.mateus ! Yes changed it for a repo&proxy server last. Works without problems.

Does the error appears immediately after you press enter? If not, maybe a DNS/name-resolution problem?

No! It takes a few seconds to show the error.

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vNote42
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I  can confirm, this works for Repository and/or Proxy Server as well! Because VBR manages these servers in its server-list as well (get/set-vbrserver), exact the same steps works here too!

Hello @vNote42. Have you ever change a proxy name with this step, right?

I’m trying to do that but it is returning this error:

 

Hi @wolff.mateus ! Yes changed it for a repo&proxy server last. Works without problems.

Does the error appears immediately after you press enter? If not, maybe a DNS/name-resolution problem?

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
wolff.mateus
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I  can confirm, this works for Repository and/or Proxy Server as well! Because VBR manages these servers in its server-list as well (get/set-vbrserver), exact the same steps works here too!

Hello @vNote42. Have you ever change a proxy name with this step, right?

I’m trying to do that but it is returning this error:

 

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vNote42
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I recommend to open a support case.

Poking around the database is not supported. 

Fully agree, open a case!

I have not had any problems with it so far. Agree with @Mildur , display name is not changed with this procedure. 

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
MicoolPaul
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If you need to change the vCenter name and jobs this utility will do it - https://www.veeam.com/kb2136

This creates a file and then after changing the vCenter name retargets the jobs to the new UUID so that jobs work.

Give this a try and see as I have used it and it works.

+1 on this suggestion, this will help with what you need, if you’re unsure and you’re licensed with support, open a case with Veeam to help you through it as they deal with this stuff all the time!

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Chris.Childerhose
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If you need to change the vCenter name and jobs this utility will do it - https://www.veeam.com/kb2136

This creates a file and then after changing the vCenter name retargets the jobs to the new UUID so that jobs work.

Give this a try and see as I have used it and it works.

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Mildur
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I recommend to open a support case.

Poking around the database is not supported. 

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All my jobs are referencing the old name/ip

 

The display name doesn‘t change, if I am remember it correctly, but the connection information should be the new one.

I wish you were right but mine are failing now.  MouseOver on the VM included in the job shows the old location there as well.  Im currently poking around the database trying to find a manual solution.

Mildur
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All my jobs are referencing the old name/ip

 

The display name doesn‘t change, if I am remember it correctly, but the connection information should be the new one.

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This is nice but doesn’t seem to update the jobs at all.  All my jobs are referencing the old name/ip, to which google searches suggest i need to remove/re-add WHICH results in broken chains.  I think there’s a follow-up step missing here… :-\

vNote42
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Will do for sure.  I might look in the DB too.

I will do a direct DB update just if the support instructs me to do so.

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
Chris.Childerhose
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Will do for sure.  I might look in the DB too.

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vNote42
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I  can confirm, this works for Repository and/or Proxy Server as well! Because VBR manages these servers in its server-list as well (get/set-vbrserver), exact the same steps works here too!

Hey @vNote42. So the command to change the name of repo and proxy is the same of this?

 

Yes! Just select proxy/repo server in your first command. Second command is just like yours.

It is just too bad the name column remains the same and does not change either.  I will have to play with this and see if there is a way.  :grin:

Let me know, if you find a solution. I will try to find one to. If not, I will open a support case. 

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
Chris.Childerhose
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I  can confirm, this works for Repository and/or Proxy Server as well! Because VBR manages these servers in its server-list as well (get/set-vbrserver), exact the same steps works here too!

Hey @vNote42. So the command to change the name of repo and proxy is the same of this?

 

Yes! Just select proxy/repo server in your first command. Second command is just like yours.

It is just too bad the name column remains the same and does not change either.  I will have to play with this and see if there is a way.  :grin:

Chris Childerhose - VMCA2022 | VMCE2023 | Veeam Vanguard 7* | Veeam Legend 3* | vExpert 5* | VCAP-DCV/VCP-DCV | Object First Ace | Cisco Champion | Twitter: @cchilderhose | Blog Site – https://just-virtualization.tech
vNote42
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I  can confirm, this works for Repository and/or Proxy Server as well! Because VBR manages these servers in its server-list as well (get/set-vbrserver), exact the same steps works here too!

Hey @vNote42. So the command to change the name of repo and proxy is the same of this?

 

Yes! Just select proxy/repo server in your first command. Second command is just like yours.

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
vNote42
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Thx @vNote42 , good to know. I always recommend using FQDN for all components, but often I see IP-addresses being used...

I really hate environments based on IP address. 

In some backup environments it could make sense. You can avoid DNS traffic over firewalls respectively DNS as all. Also avoid host-files.

Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
wolff.mateus
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I  can confirm, this works for Repository and/or Proxy Server as well! Because VBR manages these servers in its server-list as well (get/set-vbrserver), exact the same steps works here too!

Hey @vNote42. So the command to change the name of repo and proxy is the same of this?

 

IT Lover | Veeam Vanguard | VUG Leader | Blogger

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