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Hello community,I've seen many customers using Veeam Backup Replication to back up vCenter Server Appliance VMs via image level backup.According to this KB https://www.veeam.com/kb2328  "vCenter Server Appliance - Backup/Restore Recommendations" Veeam do not reccomends you to run image level backups againts VCSA. You should use:  So, I created this procedure to show how simple it is to back up a vCenter Server Appliance using VMware's own backup tool, which we call "vCenter Native File-Based Backup and Restore."Check out this link f

I decided today to publish blog #3 for the Object First (OOTBI) series I am doing.  You can find my blog at the following link as well as in this post.https://just-virtualization.tech/2024/09/06/object-first-ootbi-veeam-integration-backup-stats/ Object First (OOTBI) – Veeam Integration & Backup Stats Today, I am going to discuss the integration of Object First OOTBI into the Veeam Console and show you some backup statistics on the appliance’s performance. Again, I am part of the inaugural Object First Aces program, which has afforded me the opportunity to test both the physical hardware appliance and the virtual VSA for OOTBI.To begin, we must integrate the OOTBI appliance into the Veeam B&R Console by adding it as a Repository under the B

​Hi Community, time to talk a bit of RAID level, today I will bring to you some number when using R0, R1, R5 and R6, the goal fo this part it is to show how important is to use R6 configured on your RAID controller when you need to use some storage volumes as a DAS repository (using server internal disks, not one external Array)   RAID level 0 - No Fault ToleranceA RAID 0 configuration provides data striping, but there is no protection against data loss when a drive fails. However, it is useful for rapid storage of large amounts of noncritical data (for printing or image editing, for example).

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 Company

Migration from MS-SQL to PostgreSQL is way of preference or license topic.For small environment no one will provide tuning of PostgreSQL configuration.But for bigger backup environment is tuning necessary.Most of issues is possible to fix with 2 things:exclude PostgreSQL from antivirus change 3 values in postgresql.confExcluding from antivirus will prevent to exclude of scanning communication with database. After migration into PostgreSQLCPU usage is too high, even with high number of cpu (32 vCPU in this case) Enterprise Manager is unresponsive (in my case is installed together with VBR)

 Importantly, administrators are responsible for enabling and configuring the fencing mechanism after cluster deployment. Without the fencing configuration, node remediation and VM restarts will not happen as expected. In virtualized environments, high availability (HA) is essential to keep workloads running even when a node fails. In OpenShift Virtualization, HA leverages Kubernetes-native mechanisms combined with OpenShift’s self-healing infrastructure.A key element is fencing, the process of isolating a failed node to prevent issues like split-brain—a scenario where nodes lose communication but continue running independently, causing data inconsistencies and conflicts.When a node goes down, restarting virtual machines (VMs) ha

If you have not upgraded your Promox node yet due to dependencies on Veeam Backup and Replication (VBR). The wait is over as Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) 9.0 is now fully supported. It is packed with powerful new capabilities for modern virtualisation and software-defined data centres. Whether you are running a home lab or managing enterprise-scale clusters, this release is a game-changer.Recently, I created some blogposts on how to setup Proxmox VE and also how to Backup and Restore Proxmox VE virtual machines with Veeam.

When Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO for short) is used, it is usually an infrastructure with a VDP Premium license. Alternatively, the use of VDP Advanced and additional 10 instance packs for the Orchestrator would also be possible.In the Orchestrator itself, there are various ways to map recovery plans.In this article, I would like to show a way to first shut down the productive workloads when using replication jobs, transfer the delta data to the DR-site and then boot it up there. This corresponds to a native planned failover within Veeam Backup & Replication (with more options and reporting functionalities).  Replication Jobs in VBR In my lab, I work with various VMware vSphere tags, which map SLAs here (Gold, Silver, Bronze). My replication jobs wi

IntroductionThis blog provides a practical guide to deploying a single-node Kubernetes cluster and integrating the Veeam Kasten K10 solution.The objective is to offer a clear reference that facilitates the exploration of Kasten’s features and benefits. EnvironmentTo carry out this env, the following components are required (depending on the defined scope):One or more servers forming a Kubernetes cluster. An instance of Veeam Kasten K10.Kubernetes Service (k3s)For the installation of K3s, a server (or more, depending on the needs of the lab) was deployed to simultaneously fulfill the roles of master node and worker node.The chosen operating system was Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, due to its stability and compatibility with K3s.Note: The provisioning of the virtual machine and the operating system instal

VMCE v12 trainingA brand new VMCE v12 training course was launched in September. The 3-day training now includes many of the great things that have been implemented in this version.Find your training here: Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) Training VMCE v12 examThe associated VMCE v12 exam has been available since 1 October. As a Veeam certified trainer myself, I have to be compliant within the next 60 days. That's why I planned a tough schedule and scheduled the exam just one day after this year’s Veeam100 summit in Prague 😀.Schedule your exam here: Get Veeam Certified Now! Exam flavorsThis time I took an online protored exam with PearsonVUE. I used to like on-site exams better, but since Covid

On October 8, 2025, Synology released DiskStation Manager (DSM) 7.3. This ensures smarter storage management, improved security, and new productivity tools for businesses and home users alike.This update addresses multiple security vulnerabilities. DSM 7.3 drops support for Node.js v14, Node.js v16, PHP 7.3, PHP 7.4, and PHP 8.0. To maintain compatibility, DSM automatically updates installed packages to supported versions. For packages that are no longer supported such as exFAT, you must manually remove them before updating.This topic has been discussed extensively here ”Download and update Synology DiskStation NAS to DSM 7.3”. So kindly take a look to lean more about the new features. Here is the

How To deploy Veeam Agent Protection GroupAre two physical nodes of an MS cluster and MSSQL instance in the clusterReference:Installing Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows GuideGetting Started - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows GuideInstallation and Configuration - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows GuideCreate new Protection Group

Hello Community,Here is my first update on my topic, at this time you will find an explanation regarding Disk Access Time. Where dealing with real disk I/O operations it is necessary to understand that the disk drive is a mechanical device and consequently has certain characteristics. For a mechanical device, modern disk drives are very fast, but when compared with the solid state components of the rest of the system they take forever to do anything. An average random I/O requests will take about 8,000,000 CPU cycles worth of time.When talking to a disk drive there are three phases that must be gone through.The disk head must be positioned onto the correct track. For a modern 15,000RPM disk drive, the average seek time is in the order of 3ms. This is only an average. Remember

  Hello Community! If you’re a Veeam Cloud Service Provider (VCSP), you know the challenges of handling licenses for tenants. The old way of emailing .lic files, waiting for tenants to install them, and then verifying everything worked correctly is time consuming and prone to errors. It may work for a few customers, but as you scale, it quickly becomes unmanageable. This is where the Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) changes the game. By integrating VSPC with the Veeam ProPartner Pulse portal, you can manage license distribution, usage reporting, and billing in a centralized, automated way. No more manual file exchanges and licenses are pushed directly into tenant environments with minimal effort. Think of Pulse as the master licensing database and VSPC as the control plane that brings those licenses to life in your tenants’ environments. In this post, I’ll walk through how this works and why it’s a game

Hello, Veeam Community! I hope your week is going well. I've got something to make it even better: the September Veeam Vanguard Newsletter, which is incredibly long! 📜 This means one thing for you: an incredible amount of Veeamazing content in all kinds of formats. 👀 You can read articles, listen to podcasts or watch videos. Thank you to each Veeam Vanguard for dedicating your time, efforts and expertise to creating this content and helping us to keep the community's Veeam product adoption at the forefront. 💚 Now, make yourself a cup of tea or coffee, get comfortable, and enjoy reading this newsletter. 🤓 ​@AndreTheGiant- Veeam Backup and Replication 13 is available… but only the Linux version - htt

It is worth noting that Object First Out-of-the-Box Immutability (OOTBI) provides true data immutability and is very simple to deploy, as we will see shortly and addresses the issue of slow recovery times that can make ransomware attacks damaging to operations and reputation.I will recommend deploying an OOTBI appliance due to the pervasive nature of cyber-attacks on data protection infrastructure (backup). With OOTBI, you will achieve efficient data recovery, a user-friendly and cost-effective solution that can effectively stop ransomware attacks. As you all know, this storage solution was purposely built for Veeam.Before using this guide, read the following articles below  Plea

When a PostgreSQL database crashes, traditional recovery methods can mean hours or even days of downtime. Veeam's Instant Recovery transforms this process, getting systems back online in minutes.Here's how it works: Instead of waiting for complete data restoration, the database starts directly from backup storage. Users regain immediate access while data migrates in the background.The process unfolds in three key phases:Instant Publication: Database instance launches directly from backup Background Replication: Data copies to production server while users work Smart SwitchOver: Final sync occurs with minimal interruptionKey benefits:Minutes instead of hours for system restoration Zero data loss protection Uninterrupted user productivity during recovery Automated process management Minimal production impactWatch the complete technical breakdown of PostgreSQL Instant R

After about 18 months of many XCP-ng users making their voices heard on the Veeam Forums requesting Veeam to add Backup support, Veeam listened and has finally granted our request!...at least from a preliminary standpoint.  As a member of the Veeam100 Community, I was one of several approached about a month ago to perform an early Veeam XCP-ng Plugin BETA test, so I'm quite thrilled Veeam took feedback from us early BETA testers and modified the Plugin code to create a viable working Backup product for Public BETA testing. I was given the ok by Veeam to share my testing and thoughts on this Public BETA, thus this ar

The release of Veeam Backup & Replication v13 marks a major milestone—especially with the debut of the Linux-based Virtual Software Appliance (VSA). No more mandatory Windows licensing or server setup: Veeam delivers a pre-hardened, Rocky Linux-based appliance that promises both security and simplicity. Whether you want to deploy via OVA on your favorite hypervisor or ISO on a physical server, installation is refreshingly straightforward.What I Like1. Security and Compliance Built-InThe Veeam v13 appliance comes pre-hardened and DISA STIG-compliant, with SSH disabled by default. There’s mandatory 2FA for administrator and Security Officer accounts, and a new Security Operator role to approve high-risk actions (like deleting backup data). Automatic patching and managed OS updates by Veeam further minimize risk and maintenance effort.2. Deployment is Easy and Fast

Hello,VeeamONE till version 12 was using connection from VeeamONE to VBR on port 2805 to connect to Veeam Agent on VBR.In Veeam ONE 13 connection was exchanged from VBR to VeeamONE on port 2805, even VBR is on version 12.x.We had enabled only connection from central domain, where is located Veeam ONE, to customer domain, where VBR is located.So during adding VBR into Veeam ONE, Veeam Analytics Service (previously Veeam Agent) was installed, but connection timed out. Adding VBR failed due no response from Veeam Analytics Service - status “Failed to install”.

QNAP QuObjects application is free and certificated for objects with immutability, which means you can use it as object storage within Veeam for a backup repository that supports their immutability feature.QNAT QuObjects Requirements: 1.Log on to the NAS as an administrator.2.Select App Center. 3.Click the Search icon on the App Center page. 4.Enter QuObjects and select the QuObjects and click Install.

Hi Everyone,Earlier today, during the delivery of the Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3: Configure, Manage, and Recover course, I felt compelled to write this article because I've noticed that most students, when they need to create a repository, only think about capacity and forget to consider throughput. Failure to properly configure the required throughput will certainly lead to several problems. Furthermore, the vast majority consider using only RAID 5, without a hot spare disk.In this article, I will make regular updates.https://pulia.com.br/backup-repositories-repositorio-em-bloco-das/ After reading this article, you'll understand that buying an Object First box is the best option to have a repository. Enjoy reading it! have a great week.

 Active Full Backup and Synthetic Full Backup in Veeam essentially serve the same purpose: creating a full backup file containing the data of the entire virtual machine (VM). However, they differ significantly in how they do this and, consequently, their impact on the system.Here are the definitions and differences between these two backup types:What is Active Full Backup?Active Full is the traditional full backup method.Data Source: Reads data directly from the source data store where the virtual machine (VM) is located. Process: Veeam Backup & Replication retrieves all VM data from the source, compresses and deduplicates it, then writes it to the backup repository as a new .vbk (full backup) file. Areas of Influence: Production Environment (Source): The load on the source datastore and VM where the VM is located will be high because all the data needs to be read. Network Resources: Net

Hey all, we’ve got a new installment in our RegKey of the Month series up now! This month’s spotlight: the Classified Stripe banner in Veeam Backup & Replication.Why it matters: if you run multiple VBR servers (prod, test, branch, DR, etc.), a visual cue (e.g. “PROD – do not touch”) helps avoid costly mistakes. The post covers: how to implement it via registry keys in Windows deployments how to achieve the exact same result on the Veeam Software Appliance v13 (yes — even though there is no registry in VSA, we map the settings into config files) tooling tips, color code guidance, and gotchas Curious? Read the full deep dive here ➡️ https://integriservices.blogspot.com/2025/09/regkey-of-month-october.html

Proxmox VE 9 introduces external QCOW2 snapshots on thick-provisioned LVM volumes over SAN (including FC and iSCSI). There is already an updated plugin, that supports not only this version but also those specific snapshots.​@Iams3le already gave insight about the installation of the new plugin: Veeam Plug-in for Proxmox VE v12.1.5.17 update to Support Proxmox VE 9.0 | Veeam Community Resource HubNow, using a shared FC (or iSCSI) SAN is possible just like we did with VMware - while still being able to generate nice Veeam backups of the VMs on the LUNs: