The Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE) Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication has been updated to version 12.1.3.217 as part of the Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.1 release. This update includes several new features, enhancements, and resolved issues.
Important Information
- Automatic inclusion: The plug-in version 12.1.3.217 is included when upgrading to Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.1.
- Manual deployment: Customers on Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.0.310 must manually deploy the plug-in.
- Uninstall previous versions: If version 12.1.3.197 is installed, it must be uninstalled before upgrading to the new version.
System Requirements
- Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.0.310 or later.
- Proxmox Virtual Environment Plug-In 12.1.1.1024 or later.
New Features & Enhancements
- Non-Root User Access: Now supports using a sudo user for enhanced security.
- Open vSwitch (OVS) Support: Optimized for advanced network configurations in virtualized environments.
- Smart Object Storage API (SOSAPI) Support: Improves integration with object storage for better performance.
- Nested Pools Support: Manages and backs up virtual machines in nested environments.
- Backup Engine Enhancements: Utilizes multiple threads for faster backup operations.
Resolved Issues
- Restoring Virtual Machines from Other Hypervisors: Restores now retain the correct OS type.
- Backups of Powered-Off VMs with PCIe Passthrough Devices: Skips PCIe passthrough devices to avoid conflicts during restore.
- Backup of Linked Clones: Backup jobs will now fail for linked clones, ensuring all disks, including delta changes, are properly captured.
Download Information
- Filename: PVEPlugin_12.1.3.217.zip
- MD5: A0485EF3C902779522DD6477E0EE4C1F
- SHA1: 4195F1809A51F96F830171F5E692BEFD8F976CA8
Deployment Instructions
- Download and unzip the PVEPlugin_12.1.3.217.zip file.
- Copy it to the Veeam Backup Server.
- Ensure no Veeam Backup & Replication Consoles are open.
- Run the PVEPlugin_12.1.3.217.exe installer.
This version enhances security, performance, and reliability, improving the overall experience for Proxmox VE users with Veeam Backup & Replication.