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I was updating my Lab, and came to this little issue I would like to share with y’all.I was applying the patch for KB4696 to ensure my 12.3 was fully patched, but then I noticed my free space on the C drive was insufficient.First thought: easy… let's enlarge the drive (it's virtual), increase it, and continue…The recovery partition didn't allow me to do so.Find below the screenshot of the patch installation + steps for being able to extend your drive in case you also need to.      First error, close your VBR Console before continuing… (Palmface)        Oh boy, here is…  Let's fix this issue to be able to deploy the patch, As you can imagine, we will shut down the VM, reboot, and then relaunch the install and continue.!-->Here's a breakdown of the methods:Using Disk Management and Diskpart (Requires disabling and potentially deleting the recovery partition):Disable the Recovery Partition:Open an elevated command prompt and run reagentc /disable. This moves the recovery partition's fu

Happy Monday Community!For those of you who don’t follow the VMCE Study Hall page, I want to share with you all there will be a webinar I’m hosting tomorrow, with Federica Saba and Beason Wilkes presenting, to discuss upcoming changes to the Veeam VMCE certification. For more information, registration, and link to the webinar, please see below:Reach out if you have any questions.Have a great week!

​VeeamON - it’s beta time!I recently had the pleasure of attending VeeamON in San Diego, where the much-anticipated V13 of Veeam Backup & Replication was officially announced. This latest version promises to bring a host of new features and enhancements that will undoubtedly elevate our data protection strategies to a new level.In this multi-part blog series, I will guide you through the installation process and provide an in-depth overview of both the well-known and the newly introduced functionalities (as available in the beta) within Veeam Backup & Replication V13. Whether you are a seasoned Veeam user or new to the platform, this series aims to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to make the most of this powerful data security platform.One of the standout announcements at VeeamON was the release of the Linux appliance version, albeit in beta. This exciting development will serve as the foundation for our detailed drilldown, where we will explore its capabilitie

Well today I received from Synology a DS925+ NAS for testing and blogging about.  It is filled with the following -4 x 4TB HDDs 2 x 800GB NVME for Cache 2 x 16GB for 32GB of RAM Dual 2.5GB networking - Bonding will allow 5GB throughputSo it should be fun testing this little unit out as I will move over some of my VMware VMs to it and check performance.  I will also test other functions, applications, etc.  Looking forward to this and keep an eye out on my blog and here in the community.A little tease: 

Dear community, For years, I have been putting together a monthly newsletter containing the work of members of the Veeam Vanguard program. Now, I would like to share it with a wider community, as I believe it could be a valuable learning resource for those looking to expand their expertise on Veeam products. Andrea Mauro - Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.2 - https://vinfrastructure.it/2025/06/veeam-backup-replication-12-3-2/Ben Harmer - Troubleshooting just got easier with SureBackup Screenshots! - https://benharmer.blog/2025/06/18/troubleshooting-just-got-easier-with-surebackup-screenshots/Chris Childerhose - PowerShell Tips for Veeam – VB365 v8.1 – Firewall Rules - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/06/03/powershell-tips-for-veeam-vb365-v8-firewall-rules/PowerShell Tips for Veeam – Silent Install of Veeam Enterprise Manager - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/06/30/powershell-tips-for-veeam-silent-install-of-veeam-enterprise-manager/Derek Loseke - 503 (ServiceUnavailable)

If you are not aware on July 10th there was a V100 show which I was a guest on and we discussed automating VB365 with Terraform.  You can watch the show here -Veeam 100 Show -Episode 17- Terraform Automation: Getting VB365 Up in No TimeI spoke of some resources that I wanted to give everyone links to for training as well as link the Terraform configuration file which I mentioned in the episode.  The configuration file will be attached and it is a sanatized version - you will need to update it with all the required details to run it and also ensure you have your environment set up to be able to use it.Below are some PluralSight courses that I am able to access via the subscription I have from the vExpert program.PluralSight Courses -Terraform - Getting StartedTerraform Deep DiveI also ordered a book from Packt Publishing that I am reading as well which you can get here -Mastering TerraformI hope you will find these references useful and please find attached the TF (Terraform) configurat

Broadcom has announced major updates to the VMware Cloud Services Provider (VCSP) Program. These changes impact all existing VCSP and White Label partners and will take effect over the next several months. Key Highlights Change Detail Program Closure The current Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VCSPs ends October 31, 2025. Non-Renewal Notices July 15, 2025: VCSP partners not invited to the new program will receive a notice of non-renewal. White Label Sunset The White Label model will be discontinued on October 31, 2025 and will not continue in the new program. Post-October 2025 Limitations Departing partners may only support existing customers under current commit contracts. They will not be allowed to:  – Onboard new customers  – Execute new contracts (except for capacity increases)  – Renew existing contracts Customer Continuity Departing partners are encouraged to work with authorized VCSP partners to support renewals and ensure service continuity.  Fre

The last week in June, more than 15,000 attendees converged on Las Vegas for HPE Discover 2025, a major gathering of technologists, partners, and customers exploring what's next in hybrid cloud, AI, and enterprise infrastructure. As a team, we exceeded our engagement goals with over 40 official meetings and 500 meaningful conversations in the Veeam booth. My role focused on providing technical support, contributing to integration conversations, and identifying collaborative opportunities to strengthen our alignment with HPE’s evolving strategy.  It takes a team to succeed, though, so thanks to all of our contributors at this event!  We had over 20 Veeam employees in attendance. A central message throughout the event was that we’ve entered an extraordinary new era shaped by artificial intelligence and its ability to fundamentally change the way people live and work. HPE positioned itself as the trusted partner for navigating this transformation, with solutions that span edge to cloud an

As enterprise infrastructures grow in scale and complexity, manual backup procedures quickly become unmanageable. Automation is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s the backbone of reliable, consistent, and auditable data protection.This article explores how automation transforms backup with scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and machine assignment to backup jobs. It outlines best practices, highlights security considerations, and looks ahead to emerging trends. 1. Overview of Backup Automation 1.1 Why Automate Backups?Automating backups transforms data protection from a manual, error-prone task into reliable protection, which runs around the clock without manual intervention.Automated backup jobs are executed exactly according to predefined guidelines, regardless of whether it is day or night, weekend or holiday. Organizations can trust that every system is backed up without having to rely on who happens to be on duty. This consistency not only ensures that no servers or applications fall

A little change in topic from VB365 over to VBR/VEM with a new blog post on using PowerShell for silent install of Veeam Enterprise Manager, but can also be used for VBR as well with the appropriate XML file.You can find the blog here and below - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/06/30/powershell-tips-for-veeam-silent-install-of-veeam-enterprise-manager/ PowerShell Tips for Veeam – Silent Install of Veeam Enterprise Manager With the recent release of Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.2.3617, which addresses a 9.9 CVE, it was time to complete some upgrades. However, to upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam Enterprise Manager must be upgraded first. You can find more about this patch release here – https://www.veeam.com/kb4696To upgrade a large number of Veeam servers, I was seeking a way to automate the initial step, which involves upgrading the Enterprise Manager. I was able to produce a script that will do the following things, and could also be used to upgrade Veeam Bac

Dear Community, Recently, while protecting workloads in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Veeam Backup for Google Cloud, I encountered an unexpected and frustrating error during the licensing process, which resulted in a backup failure. Error Message:An unhandled exception was thrown during the licensing process.This issue occurred even after I installed all pending updates on the appliance.https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbgc/guide/updates_install.html?ver=6#installing-updatesImpact:This error prevents the backup policy from running successfully, leaving protected workloads unbacked and halting automated operations.After a series of troubleshooting steps, I was able to resolve it. Here's what worked for me — and it might help you too. Recommended Solution Steps:Please try the following steps in order, ensuring no active sessions are running during/ ✅ 1. Reboot the Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) ServerIf you are managing VBGC through a centralised Veeam Backup & Replication

Lenovo has recently added some new models to their ThinkSystem storage line. This storage refresh covers most use cases in lower cost flash to high performance clustered storage systems. The VR articles below have been recently added. It shows the commitment Lenovo has for the Veeam Ready program. The Veeam Ready team has also produced some new social media banners for alliance partners to promote their products. It is just another way the Veeam Ready team helps our partners message their joint solutions with Veeam. ThinkSystem DE4800H New Veeam Ready social media bannerEntry-level to Mid-Size Storage. It can be used as a Veeam target for backup storage. There is no storage snapshot integration with this model. This is a solid performer in the block storage category. We position it with our Veeam Hardened repo for immutability support. A top seller for Lenovo in the SMB/MSE space. The use case for this storage is, HPC/AI, Video surveillance, data warehouse, backup and virtualized workl

If you’re looking to protect your Microsoft Entra ID (which you might remember as Azure Active Directory) with Veeam Backup & Replication, it’s actually pretty straightforward with version 12.3 and above. You’ll need to make sure you’ve got enough Veeam licensing (one unit per 10 users, all-or-nothing), and have the right infrastructure in place—Veeam will auto-install a local PostgreSQL database for tenant backups, and tenant logs can go to NAS or S3 storage like the 11:11 Cyber Vault. The protection process involves adding your Entra tenant to the Veeam inventory using your Tenant ID, setting up separate backup jobs for tenant data and logs (with encryption and tailored retention), and then scheduling them as needed. Once your jobs run, you can easily check exactly how many Veeam license units you need, thanks to a 30-day grace period. This setup gives you coverage for users, groups, devices, apps, role assignments, conditional access policies (if enabled), and all the relevant l

Hi everyone,I’ve recently put together a new app called ‘Magic Ports’, you can find it on the front page of the Veeam Architects site: https://www.veeambp.com/This is the first version which is a little rough but functional, the main aim was to get feedback from the community to aid in the direction of the app. For example, I am already considering changing the ‘cards’ to a table on the main screen to save on-screen real estate.I am also looking into adding mermaid diagram outputs which can be loaded into things like draw.io. Comments on these features and anything else would be welcome. All the code is freely available via the GitHub repos listed on the app and again we encourage you to have a look and make suggestions by raising ‘issues’ or even contributing to the projects.I am a firm believer in putting ideas out there so the community can guide the direction and I feel that this tool or at least the idea behind this tool will ultimately help create something the whole community ca

When it comes to orchestrating and testing recovery workflows across multiple sites or infrastructure types, granular control is crucial - not only for efficiency but also for security and accountability. This is where Scopes and Roles in Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) shine.In this post, we will explore:What roles and scopes are in VRO How to set up and use scopes effectively Two real-world use cases for scopes A breakdown of VRO roles and permissionsScopes in Veeam Recovery Orchestrator:Scopes in VRO are logical boundaries that define what resources a specific user or group can see and manage. This includes orchestrated plans, recovery locations, workloads, and more. By configuring Scopes, Scope Users (and Groups), and Scope Inventory, you can segment access by site, team, or technology stack. By default, there are two scopes: Default Scope - this is created as part of the installation. By design, all items discovered are added to this scope. This includes items enumerated from an

UPDATE--  Check out the step by step in our helpcenter https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/using_vm_migrator_utility.html?ver=120 12.3 What’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_3_whats_new_wn.pdfHelpCenter - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/powershell/veeam_vm_migrator.html?ver=120  Hey Everyone, What is a Moref ID? In VMware, a Moref ID (Managed Object Reference ID) is a unique identifier assigned to different objects or resources within the vSphere environment, like virtual machines, hosts, or data stores. It helps VMware keep track of and manage these objects.Think of it like a name tag that VMware uses to identify and reference each specific object in its system. The MoRef ID naming starts with a prefix stating the object type followed by a hyphen and a number, for example, vm-197, host-29, domain-c26. Every object has its own MoRef address: https://<VCENTER>/mob/?moid=<OBJECTID>.  So why is it Important? When a virtual machine (VM) is adde

If you're running a Nutanix AHV environment and want to back up your virtual machines using Veeam Backup & Replication, you're in the right place. This step-by-step guide shows how to:!-->!-->Add your Nutanix AHV cluster to the Veeam console Configure AHV backup proxies (Workers) Create reliable backup jobs Restore virtual machines and files with confidence!-->!-->!-->!--> !-->Whether you're working in a test lab or a full production environment, this guide will help you protect your workloads efficiently. Step 1: Add Nutanix AHV to Veeam InfrastructureOpen the Veeam Backup & Replication Console Navigate to: Backup Infrastructure > Add Server > Nutanix AHV !--> Enter the required details: IP address or FQDN of Prism Central or Prism Element Credentials with administrative access  !--> !-->Veeam automatically detects the Nutanix cluster You'll be prompted to deploy or link the Veeam AHV Backup Proxy Appliance !--> Step 2: Configure AHV

This is the second part of three adressing general topics of environmental architecture for backup systems.In the last part, we examined considerations for the placement of individual backup components, hardware configuration, and fault tolerance (Point 1 and 2 of the following list of major threats).In this part, we address the aspects of locations and site redundancy. These are points 3 through 5 on the list of major threats to backup environments that we identified in the last part.What are the main threats to backup data? Wrong placement of backup environment components Hardware damage to backup systems Power outages or disasters at one location Power outages or disasters at multiple locations External locations for backup data Ransomware attacks Theft of access data and unauthorized access Intentional or unintentional damage by insidersIn the next part, we will delve deeper into the remaining points on the list. These are points that are more likely to be caused by criminal activi

Hi Community, I know I haven't been very active recently, but in the last few months, I've been really busy with a lot of work and organising two VUG Italia in-person events.From today I want to start with a series of articles about security features in Veeam B&R 12.x and how we can use it. I hope they are appreciated. In today’s cyber threat landscape, backup is no longer just the last line of defence: it is the best protection against cyber attacks and security features have become a big deal for backups.In this article, the first in a series, we begin to look at a whole range of security features related to the latest version of Veeam Backup & Replication.Starting with version 12, and with further improvements in subsequent versions, Veeam Data Platform has begun to offer greater protection for backup data by reducing the impact of a cyber attack.This is thanks to integrated security features and in this article we will analyse one of there.Security and Compliance AnalyzerWh

Ransomware isn't just a buzzword; it's a relentless threat that demands an unshakeable backup strategy. Your ultimate defense? Immutable backups – copies of your data that simply cannot be changed or deleted, no matter what cyber chaos unfolds in your production environment.Veeam's Hardened Repository and S3 Object Lock features are absolute powerhouses for achieving this. But you might have hit a small snag: the Veeam UI, by default, caps your immutability setting at 99 days. While that's great for short-term resilience, what if your compliance regulations demand you hold onto backups for years, even decades?Here's the exciting news: there's a "hidden" (but fully supported!) setting that lets you blast past that 99-day barrier, extending your immutability period significantly – all the way up to 9,999 days! (Yes, that's over 27 years of tamper-proof protection!). This little secret is often shared through Veeam support channels or deeper documentation, but we're bringing it to you rig

☀️ Summer’s almost here, and so is the latest edition of Registry Key of the Month! In this third episode, we’re doubling up and looking at two useful registry keys for Veeam Backup & Replication.These keys give you more control over how Veeam Threat Hunter scans for malware—especially when it comes to email data and performance-heavy folders.Whether you're looking to speed up your scans or avoid unnecessary email scanning, this post has tips you can actually use.Curious?Check out the full blog post to learn how VTHScanEmail and VTHScanExclusions can help fine-tune your threat detection without slowing things down.https://integriservices.blogspot.com/2025/07/regkey-of-month-july.html Do you have your own regkey gem ? Feel free to share !

In November last year, AWS introduced resource control policies, “a new authorization policy managed in AWS Organizations that can be used to set the maximum available permissions on resources within your entire organization.” Their announcement blog article included an example which clearly demonstrates a security improvement for Veeam customers storing their backup data in Amazon S3. I want to highlight this new feature and how it can help improve your security posture for your backups, a topic I am always happy to write about. A primer on policiesBefore we go into resource control policies, we first need to establish the types of policies there are in AWS and what they’re used for.In general, there are two types of policies in AWS: identity-based policies and resource-based policies. As the names indicate, identity-based policies apply to IAM users, groups, and roles that perform actions within AWS accounts, whether it be a human user or a service. Resource-based policies apply to r

Hi Folks,This will be an online and in person event, part of Tech Week here. Undoubtedly Prof: Hinton will touch on Cybersecurity and AI. I was lucky enough to get in person tickets and will be inside the University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall for first time since I graduated in... (censored content) 😂. AI seems to be seeping into all walks of life and data protection is no exception. Hopefully people will find this interesting.https://lu.ma/qxsn9q0zhttps://alumni.utoronto.ca/events/desjardins-speaker-series-frontiers-ai-insights-nobel-laureatecheers  

Hi everyone,In one of my recent customer projects, I faced the challenge of migrating a client from IBM TSM to Veeam Data Platform. One major concern was the tape handling and reporting capabilities – the customer was used to a higher level of automation with TSM and found Veeam’s native features lacking in comparison. Requirements:•     Daily backups to tape, followed by offsite rotation.•    An automated report showing:   Which tapes need to be taken offsite. Which tapes should be brought back from the safe.•    Automatic re-import of tapes whose write protection had expired. The Solution: 1. Reporting with “MyVeeamReport”Since the customer didn’t want to license Veeam ONE, we used the community project [MyVeeamReport] https://github.com/marcohorstmann/MyVeeamReport . This PowerShell script provides:•    Compact, customizable reports for all backup jobs.•    Flexible configuration via parameters. •    Detailed tape job information.   This allowed the customer to receive a daily autom

Inspired by the session of ​@Mildur and Andreas Lesslhumer during VeeamOn 2025 in San Diego,I introduced a series of blogposts called “RegKey of the Month”! Every month, I’ll dive into a useful, new, or little-known Veeam registry key that can make your admin life easier.So let’s get started with the first episode:This month’s highlight tackles the automatic unmounting of SureBackup NFS datastores, a feature introduced in Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3.1:If you're managing Veeam environments and often encounter those pesky inaccessible NFS datastores after running SureBackup jobs, you're not alone. These lingering mounts can clutter your vSphere view and skew capacity planning reports.👉 Check out the full blog post:📖 RegKey of the Month – May Edition Internally at Veeam, this tweak is even known as “The Hannes Feature,” after product manager ​@HannesK  who championed it.🎯 Got a favorite or mysterious Veeam registry key?Contact me to be featured in a future “RegKey of the Month