Veeam Immutable Repository Configuration Continued
Press Enter on Mode, the default is Round Robin, there are two choices that fit most environments
- XOR, select this for a port channel/LAG, in static/passive mode
- 802.3ad, select this for an LACP enable port channel/lag
I am using XOR in my instance, just because I always have issues with LACP in active mode, press Enter on your selection
Scroll down and press Enter on the IPv4 configuration, the default is automatic, and press Enter on Manual
Press Enter on Show
We will now have all the IPv4 info configuration, for the Addresses part, press Enter on Add
Enter the IP address in CIDR format, add the gateway and press Enter on Add by DNS servers
Enter your DNS server, you can use Add for multiple, then press Enter on Add by Search Domains
Enter your search domain, and when you are happy, scroll to the button and press Enter on ok
We can test the connection with a ping test and it should work
When you are happy with the networking, press Enter on Quit
The screen here wont update, press Enter on Prev
Press Enter on Next
We will then see the bond, and the assigned IP address, then press Enter on Next
Optionally, you can change the NTP server by pressing Enter on Edit
Enter a server IP/FQDN and press Enter
You can use the Add button to add extra servers, when you are happy, press Enter on Next
We then need to set password requirements, this needs to be 15 characters, there is also a link to the requirements here
Once you have your password set, press Enter on Next
We then need to setup MFA, press Enter on this pop up screen for the QR code to add to your authenticator app
You can press Enter to dismiss the QR code
Enter the OTP code and press Enter on ok
Then press Enter on Next
Optionally, setup a security officer account, I dont really need this, so I am skipping it and pressing Enter on Next
Check you are happy with the summary and click Finish
When thats done you will see this screen and its fully configured
The full guide can be found here
https://blog.leaha.co.uk/2025/12/23/veeam-data-platform-13-ultimate-deployment-guide/