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Hi everyone, I bring this book, I hope you Enjoy ItThis book provides tips that help administrators maximize the performance of VMware vSphere 8.0 Update 2. Sections cover hardware selection, ESXi and virtual machines, guest operating systems, and virtual infrastructure managementDownload Here 

31.3 is “Backup Day” Why?Because next day is first of April? 😊 So, tidying up could resolve into unwanted deletion of your data, which could lead into surprise, after you find out that and this is not just as a joke😊It’s nightmare …In nowadays we are trying to keep our platforms, environments most resilient as possible from ransomware attacks.BUTWhat is worse than ransomware attack?Are you really prepared to cover all scenarios?Sometimes it could be even bug of your nightmare in vendors software/firmware, which is not the thing that you never think about.ANDCombination with ransomware attack? Admins have no clue what is correct.What happened?Customer found out that has infected VMs – all Windows and Linux/Unix Systems. Production was stopped. It did not take longer, and he discovered that ALL VMs are affected. NOW was time to find out, when it happened.They figured out that best date and time to restore them is 7 days back. It was disaster for customer to lose last seven days.Backup

In this post I would like to highlight the new support for MongoDB within the Veeam Data Platform 12.2 and in particular within Veeam Backup & Replication.   What is MongoDB?  I expect many of you have come across SQL and maybe heard of the term NoSQL but what does this mean? These are two types of databases amongst many others but the purpose of this section is to discuss and highlight that MongoDB is a NoSQL database. a document-based, database management system (DBMS) that stores and manages data in flexible, JSON-like documents. It's a non-relational database, which means it doesn't use tables and rows like a relational database management system (RDBMS) does.See what they say themselves about their offering - https://www.mongodb.com/company/what-is-mongodb I will also add that MongoDB can be leveraged in many different platforms, It could be in the form of VMs making up your replicaset, it could be their SaaS based version which is called MongoDB Atlas, most of the public clou

The Knowledge Base article for using Backup for Microsoft 365 v8 has been updated for creating a backup to Wasabi. The new/updated article is available here - https://docs.wasabi.com/docs/create-a-backup-to-wasabi-on-veeam-backup-for-microsoft-365-v8

It was a holiday weekend here in Brazil, Carnival, and I was off when I got the call around noon.A client had been hit by a ransomware attack.The entry point was a phishing email that compromised a workstation. From there, the attacker managed to move laterally, reach Active Directory, and eventually gain access to the entire environment.By the time I was involved, most of the damage was already done.Around 50TB of Windows-based VMs were encrypted. Production was down.The environment did have antivirus in place, but it wasn’t properly configured to stop that kind of behavior. In the end, it wasn’t enough.  At that moment, the biggest challenge wasn’t just restoring the environment, it was figuring out when it had actually been compromised. Without that, choosing a restore point becomes a risk.You might bring everything back… already infected.That’s where Veeam Software made all the difference. It wasn’t a straight path, each restore point helped us understand how far the compromise had

I have recently noticed a trend with a few of the service providers that I support. I am having a lot more conversations around Veeam Data Cloud Backup for Salesforce. And it’s not just conversations; it’s demos and POCs that are turning into closed opportunities. I started to do some research on the uptick of attacks against Salesforce. I found that large-scale campaigns over the past 12–18 months have been accelerating, as reported by Security Week. While Salesforce itself is highly secure from a platform standpoint, attackers are no longer trying to come in through the front door.This got me thinking, and I asked myself: why is Salesforce an attractive target for bad actors?Salesforce contains high-value CRM data such as customer data, deals, and PII (names, emails, phone numbers), revenue data (opportunities, pipeline, contracts), business relationships (accounts, contacts, partners), integrated credentials (API keys, tokens, cloud access), and is highly connected via APIs and thir

Dear,Have a good day!!I would like to report an issue with Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.2.0.I upgraded Veeam Backup & Replication from version 12.1.1 to 12.2.0. After the upgrade, I attempted to update the server components in Veeam, but the process failed, as shown in the attached picture.Could you please assist me in resolving this issue? Thank you! 

 Veeam’s latest report, From Risk to Resilience: 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies, reveals alarming insights into the evolving ransomware threat landscape. Surveying 1,300 IT and security leaders, the report highlights:69% of organizations experienced a ransomware attack in the past year. 10% of organizations recovered more than 90% of their data post-attack. 57% recovered less than 50% of their data.Key trends include:Data Exfiltration Attacks: Cybercriminals increasingly steal sensitive information without encrypting systems. Decreasing Ransom Payments: More organizations are opting not to pay ransoms, emphasizing the importance of robust recovery strategies. Law Enforcement Impact: Coordinated efforts have disrupted major ransomware groups, but smaller and independent attackers are on the rise. Collaboration is Crucial: Enhanced communication between IT and security teams, along with partnerships with law enforcement, strengthens defenses.The report underscores the im

The sequel of part 2 😉And it seems that a part 4 is also needed 🙄 Backup copy job : VBR creates the first time of course a full backup file on the currently attached disk When you swap the disk and if it is empty, it will create a full backup on itIf there is a backup chain on it for this job, it will create a new incremental in the current chain. The latest incremental is the start point of the new incrementalThe retention policy will be applied, so all backup-files that are outdated will be removed from the backup chainBecause I always use a backup copy job in combination with rotated drives as a offline/airgapped solution I always recommend the customer to swap the disks on a weekly basis. Therefore I mostly configure the job with 7 to 10 restore points meaning 1 full and 6 to 9 incrementals.I don’t care about the total wanted restore points, I see the number of restore points per disk. I tell you later why.Normally the disks chosen are having a capacity of +/- 2 times a full back

Certificate improvementAbout more news features on new “VMware(R) Cloud Foundation 9” I think one of all need mension is the unified certificate management within VCF Operations.This feature facilitates smooth, non-disruptive certificate updates, automatic renewals with multiple Certificate Authorities, and the ability to import externally signed certificates.Consequently, it resolves operational difficulties, enhances security measures, and ensures greater compliance. Certificate Alerts Tab Do you remember when your vCenter’s certificate expired resulting in a Veeam backup crash and related panic?Now with this long-awaited and long-requested feature, this will no longer be a problem we have to face !

Hi, How can I add backup repository (Linux hardened) to Veeam office 365 backup?

On December 5th, 2023, Veeam unveiled a significant update to our Data Platform. This release introduces enhanced capabilities in detecting and identifying cyberthreats, facilitating faster responses and recovery from ransomware attacks, and ensuring comprehensive protection for our customers' data with robust security and compliance features. Our latest release incorporates an extensive range of supplementary features associated with cloud-native backup and backup services for AWS. This document will delve into these newly added capabilities. Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1 Backup of object storageProtect production data residing in both on-premises and cloud object storage with the powerful new backup and recovery functionality. Built on a storage-agnostic architecture, Veeam helps you to achieve your object storage recovery objectives without additional hardware investments. And when it comes to recovery, we ensure your recovery time objectives (RTO) are met by providing flexible

One of the most common things I notice during Veeam deployments, health checks, training that I deliver and customer workshops is that email notifications, Syslog and SNMP integration are often left unconfigured.The backup jobs work. The repositories are available. The backups complete successfully.But when I ask about notifications or centralized logging, the answer is frequently:"We haven't configured that yet." Why This MattersVeeam provides native integration with email systems, SNMP and Syslog servers, allowing administrators to receive immediate visibility into backup activities, warnings, and failures.These integrations are not just operational conveniences, they are important security controls.When a backup job finishes, Veeam can automatically send a notification email. Likewise, relevant events can be forwarded to a SNMP and Syslog server for centralized monitoring, retention, and correlation with other infrastructure events.This means:Faster detection of backup failures Bett

We keep reviewing what's new in VBR v11 We keep talking about #Linux and this great little feature    Linux File Restore Without Helper Appliance  You Can: Mount backup to any Linux machine Allows Linux FLR for VMware in AWS or environments without hypervisor Helper appliance still available Agent for AIX, MAC & Solaris also works Notes: No changes for Cloud Connect FLR & Not for FLR from storage snapshot.     More Faster  Because •Network card changed to VMXNET3•SCSI controller changed to VMware Paravirtual   

This is the first post in my new blog series about small improvements and/or features in v11.The first improvement is a tiny one. Experienced User will not recognize it and for new users it will make it easier to proceed. It is about the item-restore wizard. More detailed: the last page of the wizard, before the item-browser starts. Here is a screenshot of the new page:Do someone recognize the modification?The word Finish was replaced by the word Browse!I still can remember when I started the wizard the first time, and I see Finish at a point I expected to select single files. I re-started the wizard and was afraid what's coming next. Did anyone else feel the same way? No one will ever go through this horror again.

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

This short 20 minute video explains how to setup our object storage integration so satisfy the 3-2-1 rule as well as making your backups immutable.  

Today I bring you this wonderful resouce library we can find absolutely everything we need fromWhite papers  How-to Videos VeeamLive On Demand Recorded Webinars Technical Documentation Recorded Product Demos Analyst ReportsYou can filter by hypervisor, topics etc. There is an infinity of information that you can use …  Leave me your comment  

Veeam Service Provider Console v9 has been released recently, and it’s one of the most impactful updates we’ve seen in years for VCSP partners. The new version focuses on simplifying MSP operations, expanding compatibility across the Veeam ecosystem, and giving service providers more control with less infrastructure overhead. No More Dependency on Veeam Cloud ConnectThe biggest shift in v9 is operational simplicity. The dependency on Veeam Cloud Connect for managing tenants is now optional. Partners can directly handle tenants, workloads, and agents within the Console. This reduces complexity, speeds up onboarding, and lowers infrastructure costs.All existing connected Veeam Cloud Connect servers will be moved to the Veeam Cloud Connect plugin Tenant Consolidation Under One CompanyV9 introduces tenant consolidation, allowing multiple tenants to be managed under a single company. Multi-site customers can now be grouped under one “company” instead of managing each tenant separately.This

Hi Folks I decided to take a fork in the road and discuss Veeam 12 briefly in Kasten Konnekt so putting this in the general area :)   

Author's note:Today's article lays the foundation for best practices for a general backup strategy. The description mentions many terms and procedures that will be discussed in more detail in later articles. In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of a comprehensive data backup strategy cannot be overstated. IT experts tasked with safeguarding valuable data understand the critical role that backups play in ensuring business continuity and mitigating potential risks associated with data loss or corruption. To establish a reliable data protection solution, it's essential to embrace key best practices that encompass robust strategies, security measures, automation, and seamless integration into disaster recovery plans. Align Backup Strategies with Business NeedsA fundamental step in crafting an effective backup strategy is aligning it with the specific needs and objectives of the business. Understanding the criticality of various data sets, applications, and systems

I was able to solve this challenge in a project and would like to share the findings. The challengeConsider you want to restore Exchange items (e.g. mails, calendar objects, etc.) using Veeam Explorer for Exchange as well as Veeam Enterprise Manager.Consider also, that you have a larger multi-domain infrastructure with the VI and backup infrastructure in a sub-domain (infra.mydomain.com). For security reasons, we are not able to reach the GC of the root domain. The mail addresses are derived from the root domain though (myuser@mydomain.com).This might lead to the situation that neither Veeam Explorer for Exchange nor Veeam Enterprise Manager can determine the CAS server of your Exchange environment, as they want to contact the GC in charge first. This is even if they can easily reach the CAS itself. You can observe this in the corresponding logs (%programdata%\Veeam\Backup\ExchangeExplorer\Logs): 13.04.2023 15:35:39   15 (17156)  Looking for mailbox 'myuser@mydomain.com' in Global Cata

In the following link you can read improvements in vSphere 7.0 U1 for data protection. Areas of improvements are: Network QoS for Backup Traffic Improved backup job resilience Improvements in scalability for concurrent backup jobs vSphere APIs for I/O Filtering (VAIO) improvementshttps://blogs.vmware.com/virtualblocks/2020/11/18/whats-new-in-vsphere-7-u1-for-data-protection

Morning, Just a quick one from me today I wanted to share.I was playing with VDRO, and scratching my head as I was playing with restore plans, but I couldn’t find a very crucial step. ‘Prepare DC for DataLab’. It’s documented here: Prepare DC for DataLab - Veeam Disaster Recovery Orchestrator User GuideI’ll quote the key text as to why we need this:This step is required for a domain controller to be started in a test lab environment. This must always be the first step for the domain controller in a lab group.This step ensures the VM will reboot to exit DSRM (Directory Services Restore Mode) and therefore will function correctly as a domain controller in the lab. Seems pretty important right?Well, when I went to create my restore plan, I couldn’t find it, even the Veeam documentation doesn’t show it within the list:After a lot of head scratching, turns out, I was missing something that is a bit light on helpcenter documentation! You need to define this at the DataLabs level:Once added,