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In some situations/scenarios it is absolutely necessary to move the Veeam Configuration Database (PostgreSQL) to another hard disk of the Backup & Replication Server (e.g. if the C: partition is too small). After installation, the Postgres databases are located under: C:\Program Files\PostgreSQL\xx\data (Unfortunately, the path cannot be changed during the Veeam installation).Moving the PostgreSQL database is actually quite simple and can be done with pgAdmin. Before you start the migration, you should create a VMware snapshot and/or a Veeam Configuration Backup.Download pgAdmin from their website (pgAdmin – PostgreSQL Tools) and install it on the Veeam Backup & Replication Server.Add a second hard disk to the VBR server and create a folder for the database in it.Because the PostgreSQL service runs under the “Network service” account, the folder must be correctly authorized. To do this, add the “Network service” user with “Full control” to the folder under “Security”.Stop the V

 We've been a certified Scality ARTESCA partner for almost six months. In addition to my lab installations, I've already deployed four productive ARTESCA systems for our customers, both single-node and three-node cluster systems.Since the beginning of June, version 3.1.1 has been available for Scality ARTESCA.  Documentation & Release NotesThe corresponding documentation and release notes can be found at https://documentation.scality.com/ . Access is via OneLogin with an existing Scality account. To upgrade from version 3.1.0 or 3.0.X to the latest version, follow the steps described here: https://documentation.scality.com/Artesca/3.1.1/upgrade.html . Or check out the step-by-step process in the corresponding blog post here 😉.  ARTESCA UIAfter successfully logging into the ARTESCA UI with the appropriate authorization… …we are greeted by a notification that a new ARTESCA version is available.The update components can be downloaded via the ARTESCA UI, as in this scenario, with the

Using S3 Object Lock’s Governance mode with Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) v12.1, which was launched in December of 2023, has many great features and new capabilities.  One of those features is the ability to use S3 Object Lock’s Governance mode when you setup an object storage repository to be immutable.  The purpose of this blog is to introduce you to the Governance mode and how to use it within VBR 12.1.So, what is Governance mode?  To answer that I first need to briefly explain S3 Object Lock.  It is a feature of S3 and S3 Compatible object storage to prevent objects from being deleted or modified until the object lock retention has been met and the lock expires. There are two modes for the object lock retentionCompliance GovernanceCompliance mode has been used by Veeam Backup & Replication since v10 of VBR was released in February of 2020.  Compliance mode locks the objects with a high level of strictness.  This strictness includes: p

For those with IBM Flash System Storage, you will have noticed a surprise at the end of your 12.2 upgrade. It will ask you to install the plug-in on your Veeam server at the end of the process. It will also tell you that backup jobs may not work properly until you do. The first take away is don’t start this upgrade at 3PM on a Friday thinking you have plenty of time to upgrade your entire Veeam infrastructure before the end of the day.  This extra step didn’t take too long but still added some extra time to the process. As with anything, check the release notes, and compatibility with all hardware, software, and firmware before doing installs on production servers.   This is a very simple install that requires hitting next a few times and waiting.  Setup In this test, I’m using both backup from storage snapshots, as well as snapshot only jobs. Snapshot jobs are easy to configure as seen below.For the backup repository, choose snapshot only. If you configure a secondary destination, you

I had the discussion two times last week, so I think it is worth sharing here.You may have noticed, VMware deprecated image level backup of its vCenter Appliance (VCSA) with vSphere 7. What does this mean? Basically, it is still supported to do image level backup and restore with VCSA 7.0. But it will not be supported in future releases. Notice that U1 and U2 are still 7.0 versions. With 7.n, with n>0, VMware will not support image restore of VCSA any more. From my perspective, this step was taken because problems arise when restoring this Linux appliance. I have seen many appliances requiring a filesystem check after restore or crash. When you are lucky, everything works fine afterwards. If not, you have to file a support ticket.To avoid this, VMware offers a new way for VCSA backup. Since 6.5 it is possible to run file-based backups and restore of VCSA. Since 6.7 this can be scheduled. With this, new protocols are supported as well: FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, NFS, or SMB. Pleas

If you have usecase to change location (disk) of PostgreSQL binaries with databases, where is not an option by Veeam wizard and change user, and if you need to change from default postgres user to different one. Or only one of the option.My usecase is to change from D:\ to E:\ drive and change back from non-standard user veeam to postgres due custom installation of PostgreSQL.Changing user of databases is possible, but not for templates, so easy. This usecase is for administrators with minimal knowledge, so via easiest way :) Stop Veeam Services After Veeam application is down, change on PostgreSQL could be provided.First is needed to create postgres user as is missing due custom installation (not via Veeam wizard). This could be done for existing role.Change postgres back as roleSet user as owner of databases - VBR and EM.      Changing from veeam user to postgres userVBR DatabaseEnterprise Manager DatabaseChecking of ownership via psql.OwnersLocal backup of all      This Dump will be

One of the standout features in Veeam’s arsenal is the ability to verify backups in an isolated VMWare and / or Hyper-V environment using SureBackup and DataLabs. These tools allow organizations to automatically spin up virtual machine and agent-based backups in a secure, sandboxed network…. often referred to as a “Clean room”, where Veeam can (but not limited to):Ensure the backup does not contain any malware / ransomware / virus’ Check for file system consistency Verify application services start as expected Perform custom script checks to validate functionalityWhile these capabilities shine in an on-premises VMware and Hyper-V environment, verifying backups in Azure brings a different set of technical challenges:No vSwitch / vRouter control in Azure Lack of deep VM network customization No ability to intercept or NAT Traffic Azure resource constraints and API GapsWhile Azure presents challenges, the importance of verified, clean backups remain critical. Even with these challenges, w

When discussing Azure App Registrations backup and recovery, one question that often comes up is, “How does Veeam handle secrets and certificates that are embedded within these registrations?”. It is a great question and I wanted to take the opportunity to double click on this.Client Secrets:Client secrets in App Registrations are treated similarly to passwords. Once a secret is created, its value is only displayed once and is never retrievable again. This behaviour is by design, enforced by Azure and Microsoft Graph to maintain strong security hygiene.It is because of this that:Veeam does not back up or restore the actual secret values as that data is not exposed by the Microsoft Graph API. Veeam does capture metadata such as secret names, creation dates, expiration dates, and key identifiers. The secret value itself must be stored securely elsewhere, such as in Azure Key Vault, at the time of creation. Here is a great post from ​@johan.h which shares how to leverage Veeam to protect

Hi Folks, My name is Geoff Burke. I am Community Manager at Object First. I am a Veeam Vanguard and Veeam Legend. I was asked to write something about the Veeam Community and do a short video for the Spotlight series.  Being part of the Veeam 100 Community has been truly a transformative experience for me. I was accepted into the Veeam Community as a member of the inaugural Veeam Legends in 2021. Since then I have been lucky enough to renewed numerous times and was also accepted into the Veeam Vanguards.Make no mistake, the Veeam Community is not about you or me, it is about us! The people you engage with in these communities are top professionals and are very generous when sharing their knowledge. They help you become a better data protection expert and grow. You make friends around the globe and these relationships really to enrich your life.Most importantly the Veeam 100 community is fun! The yearly summits in either Prague or Berlin are the highlight of the year, where you not only

Out-of-the-Box Immutability (Ootbi) is a purpose-built backup storage appliance developed by the founders of Veeam, specifically for Veeam!OOTBI delivers secure, simple, and powerful on-premises backup storage without requiring any security expertise. It will interest you to know that we have discussed extensively the steps to set up, configure and integrate OOTBI with Veeam. Please refer to the following links on the steps to set up and configure a physical appliance.If you're unable to test or purchase the physical appliance, you can still explore OOTBI using the virtual Storage Appliance (vSA) in a virtual environment, as demonstrated in this guide. If you have access to a vSphere environment, follow the steps below to set it up in your labIn this guide, I’ll show you how to deploy the VSA in a Proxmox VE environment. Additionally, here’s a complementary resource showcasing Veeam Hardened Repository (VHR) installed and configured on Proxmox VE.Note: Because you cannot run a Type 2 h

升级到 veeam v12.3.1.113，但此客户端更新界面无法关闭。我该怎么办？

当前的 VBR 版本是 v12.1.156，我需要升级到最新版本的 veeam，即 v12.3.1.113，但它提示备份任务正在运行。我该怎么办？ 

Dear Community,My recommendations: before upgrading the VBR Application, first upgrade the connected appliance.Upgrading the Veeam Backup for Google Cloud (VBGC) appliance from version 5 to version 6 is a significant process that involves an automated sequence of steps. This upgrade not only updates the VBGC software but also transitions the underlying operating system and database to newer versions. In this article, I share my firsthand experience with the upgrade, detailing each step and highlighting important considerations to ensure a smooth transition. Prerequisites before initiating the upgrade:Green Highlighted is very Important Part and all upgrade depend on it.Verify Compatibility: Ensure that your current VBGC version is 3.0 or later. Backup Configurations: Although the upgrade process creates a snapshot, it's advisable to manually back up your configurations. Check Permissions: Confirm that the service account used has the necessary permissions, including compute.instances.s

I shared with the Community last week how to configure Veeam HA in the new VDP v13 BETA Preview. If you'd like to see those posts, here is Part 1 and Part 2.I want to switch gears a bit and now take a look at Veeam's new ability to create Custom Roles in the Remote Console. Before diving into this topic, as with my other posts…let me share a few disclaimers:> As is stated in my blog title, the build I'm using is a VDP v13 BETA build. Buttons, topics, functionality, feature location, role types, etc may change when this version reaches GA> Because of the above, how I show you how to configure custom roles now may be a little different in the GA versionWith those out of the way, let’s now configure a couple custom roles.Introduction Before showing you how to configure custom roles, let me go over a few talking points about roles in the new VDP v13. In this new version there is a newly added Security Officer role. This is not a role configurable in the Web UI or Remote Console (RC).

Greetings, community! For years, I have been working with many, if not all, Veeam APIs to build gorgeous dashboards and visualizations in Grafana, but I always had in my mind on using the truly comprehensive Veeam ONE API to build the Dashboard of Dashboards, or the Supreme View as Veeam ONE has pretty much all the other products information, and even more. Small spoiler: Since upcoming v13, even the Reports would available from API!!!!!Grafana Dashboards for Veeam ONE APII have prepared two views, for now, using Veeam ONE API, views that include absolutely everything (Onprem ALL Hypervisors, All Job Types, Public Cloud, and even VB365!). When you finish this article, if you follow all the steps, you should have something similar to this. It might be different in content of course depending of your environment.Job/Policy History like never seen beforeProtected Workloads view, including pretty much all platforms. Onprem, Cloud, and Microsoft 365Job Policy History - SummaryPlatform suppo

I am back with another PowerShell tip and again one more for the VB365 product.This one shows you how you can run a simple script to create all the required Windows Firewall rules for the VB365 component servers.You can check it out here - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/06/03/powershell-tips-for-veeam-vb365-v8-firewall-rules/ PowerShell Tips for Veeam – VB365 v8.1 – Firewall RulesToday, I will discuss another interesting PowerShell script that I created. It allows you to add the necessary firewall rules to each server component in your Veeam VB365 Backup environment.Security is a necessity, especially when it comes to large projects for Government entities. So, the project I am working on needs to keep the Windows firewall turned on but allow all VB365 components to talk to each other on the required ports. That is where this script was born, and it also creates a group called “Veeam” to put the rules in so when you look in your firewall settings, you can sort by group and find

Ever scratched your head trying to figure out the real difference between deploying Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 yourself versus opting for Veeam Data Cloud for M365? You're not alone! It's a common point of confusion that pops up in many of my demos. This post is here to clear the air, breaking down the distinct versions, deployment options, and how this powerful product has evolved to protect your Microsoft 365 data.When you hear "Veeam data cloud for M365," you're likely referring to Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 (VBM365), Veeam's dedicated solution for protecting your critical Microsoft 365 data. Unlike some cloud services that have completely distinct product lines, VBM365 has evolved through significant version releases, each adding powerful new capabilities. Furthermore, how you deploy and consume VBM365 can also feel like a "different version" of the service.Let's break down these distinctions:The Evolution of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365: Feature by FeatureVBM365 isn't a

VeeamON 2025 was a little over a month ago, and with it left a trail of new announcements and updates to soak in with its passing. This event is a huge event for everyone in the Veeam ecosystem, this means, customers, partners, community members and Veeam employees. This event is the premier event for data resilience, with deep dive content, platform announcements, networking opportunities and celebrations. During the keynote, we heard many of the features that are being included in the next version of the Veeam Data Platform –version 13! Along with all the announcements involving Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam Data Cloud and new security integrations, came announcements about Veeam ONE’s new scalability and feature enhancements. This year, I had the opportunity to discuss these new features coming in Veeam ONE v13 (included in Veeam Data Platform Advanced and Premium) and beyond. This product has been one of my go-to products at Veeam since I started, it tells us so much about

In the June edition of the "RegKey of the Month" series, weelves into the Veeam registry key called BackupCopyMirrorAll. This hidden setting enables Backup Copy jobs in Immediate mode to replicate the entire backup history, not just the latest chain.By adding this registry key on the Veeam backup server and specifying the relevant job names, users can automate the mirroring of all restore points during the first synchronization. This approach is particularly beneficial for scenarios like offsite seeding or full backup migrations. However, it's important to note that the copied backups will adhere to the retention policies of the copy job, not the source.For detailed instructions and use cases, read the full post:👉 https://integriservices.blogspot.com/2025/06/regkey-of-month-june.html

Hello Community!A few weeks ago at VeeamON in San Diego, the “Veeam Team” showed off a bit more of the new VDP v13 on Linux than what they did at VON2024. BTW, yes, it can still be installed on Windows if Linux still frightens you a bit 😜 ..more on this just below*.One new feature they showed off was the ability to configure Veeam Backup & Replication High Availability. In this Part 1 post, I will show how to do initial setup and then configure it. In my Part 2 post, I’ll show how to perform a quick failover so you can see how easy it is.A few Disclaimers:As you may be aware, the version of VBR I’m using is a BETA preview, so buttons, config links, and menus may be different at the time VBR v13 goes GA. Also, as with most any HA setups, enabling HA has a syncing mechanism between the primary and secondary nodes, and thus is not a backup. In other words, if something within the guest OS or Veeam gets “hosed” on the primary node, it will get sync’d (transferred) to the secondary nod

Veeam Data Cloud Vault (VDC Vault) is a secure, fully managed cloud storage solution designed to simplify data protection for hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It offers zero-configuration, management, or integration complexities, making it easy to safeguard Veeam Backup and replication backup archives in a secure off-site location with a consistent subscription price. With Veeam Data Cloud Vault, you can effortlessly achieve the 3-2-1 rule: three copies of data, two different types of media, and one copy offsite. The Veeam Data Cloud Vault ensures data immutability, logical air-gapping from production, and AES 256-bit encryption, providing robust protection against cyber threats. Technical Requirements Security BlueprintThe Veeam Security Blueprint reference architecture for an on-premises backup copy to VDC can be found on the Veeam Community site at https://community.veeam.com/security-blueprints-126.Storage optionsThe following Veeam Backup & Replication backup archives can

This blog comes with a high level video overview, written piece is below the video!  Blog/Written Form Avoiding egress fees is a critical factor when considering any data migration. Hyperscalers typically have bandwidth charges for pulling data out in large volumes, as is often the case with backup data. So what are the options? How can you reduce, or eliminate these costs entirely?Let’s take a look at the options, but first - Why Migrate to Veeam Data Cloud Vault v2?Veeam Data Cloud Vault v2 provides a first-party solution that integrates deeply with the Veeam Data Platform. It simplifies cloud storage with all-inclusive pricing, covering storage, transactions, and egress at one predictable rate—no surprises. There are a couple of editions to choose between, Foundation or Advanced Edition, with the Advanced Edition offering “12 nines” of reliability using Azure Blob’s ZRS. Plus, enjoy unlimited restores for seamless backup testing, ensuring compliance and operational confidence. Decid

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

Dear Community, Yesterday, I attended a live session and heard about MTTR, and as Veeam Community members, we continually seek ways to enhance the resilience, reliability, and efficiency of our backup environments.Whether you are protecting virtual machines, physical workloads, or cloud-native apps, understanding operational metrics like MTBF, MTTR, MTTA, and MTTF can offer actionable insights. These are not just technical acronyms; they are essential for ensuring your backup infrastructure delivers high availability and rapid recoverability. What Are These Metrics? 1. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) Definition: The average time between hardware or system failures. In Veeam: MTBF can help evaluate the reliability of backup storage, proxies, and even the Veeam Backup & Replication server itself. If you are experiencing frequent job interruptions, a low MTBF could indicate underlying issues in your environment. 2. MTTR (Mean Time To Recovery/Repair) Definition: The average time tak

PostgreSQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) for storing and managing data. The default installations of Veeam Backup & Replication from v12 uses PostgreSQL. This is due to various reasons as described in the following articles: how to Migrate Veeam Configuration Database to PostgreSQL Server.Steps to move Veeam Configuration Database to PostgreSQL Server | Veeam Community Resource Hub Note: At the time of writing this guide, Veeam still recommended to use Microsoft SQL Server when you backup more than 5000 VMs. There are numerous reasons for upgrading the PostgreSQL Engine used by VBR? I will therefore refer you to the following release note. Determine the PostgreSQL version and BackupBefore proceeding, verify Veeam’s official support for the target PostgreSQL version (system requirements for the compatibility list). At the time of writing this article, Veeam currently supports “local or remote” installation of the following versions of PostgreSQL instance for the