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Enhancement of NFS repository NFS repository is rely on NFS protocol, which is not built for heavy loads and using it should be used only, if another setup of repository is not possible.In my usecase is the only option, how to avoid connection of guests to repositories. NFS repository does not support fast cloning, so consumption is much higher like on repository with direct attached storage or object storage.Synthetic backup is taking very, very long for big VMs especially. How synthetic backup works with NFS repositoryDuring process gateway server needs to take files on gateway, where is data mover, create synthetic full backup and send it backup on nfs storage. How NFS repository works: they are mounting during backup/restore process in one threat and unmounted after backup/restore is done:  Such configuration is very safe and is not visible nfs export during non-runtime. Based on my test one threat can run backups around 21MBps on 1Gbps line.In this case was distance was 50km and s

Hi everyone,just wanted to share something we hit recently after deploying Veeam B&R v13 in a Hyper-V environment.The issueAfter the upgrade, Application-Aware Processing stopped working.Symptoms:No Hyper-V production checkpoints Multiple VMs affected Happening across different customersWhat we checkedWe went through all the usual stuff:Firewall → OK Permissions → OK VSS → OK Integration services → OKEverything looked fine… but still no AAP.The causeAfter a long search, we found a post from mazvazzeg that pointed us in the right direction.Turns out it’s a wrong registry value for the Hyper-V VSS service (vmicvss).Path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\vmicvssWrong value in ImagePath: %systemroot%\system32\svchost.exe -k VeeamHvVssGroupstemNetworkRestrictedRedirectionGuard -pThis basically prevents the service from starting.The fixChange it to: %SystemRoot%\System32\svchost.exe -k VeeamHvVssGroup -pAfter that:Service starts correctly AAP works again Production ch

Scenario, a customer has a complex environment where their DC doesn’t have groups for servers, Laptops, Different users in different regions. Customer want to backup servers and endpoint but the laptop backup has different requirement. Let’s say Executive backup must backup the entire PC and other users you select a specific folder.  If you deploy backup protection group using CSV files, there is a lot of manual requirements if changes happen to that environment.  The question is how to use AD to create separate requirement even thou the DC is complex.

Today marks a big milestone as my fourth book was published - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v13.  I wrote a blog about it when you can read in the link below, and I have put the links to Packt/Amazon where you can find it if interested. 😎This one was great to write, and I especially enjoyed the chapter on Veeam ONE that I put in this book.  I would truly like to thank ​@Rick Vanover for his chapter contribution about the Console (Chapter 4) and also ​@NikolaPejkova for her inspiring Foreword that she wrote, it was very touching, and I am grateful.Blog - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v13 - BlogBook LinksPackt - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v13 - PacktAmazon - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v13 - Amazon

 Ever wanted to chage your managed server from an IP Adress or DNS (shortname) to FQDN. Then you will find this article very useful. Since the move to version Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) v13, we have seen that FQDN works more reliably in VBR/VSA due to strict reverse DNS requirements for certificate authentication, SSH, and agent deployment on Linux. IPs skip PTR lookups and often fail validation as demonstrated in this guide “Building VIHR: Ransomware-Proof Repository with Veeam JeOS“. In this article, we shall discuss how to “Switch from IP to DNS names for Backup Infrastructure in VBR cleanly”Managed Server Object RenamePrior to running the commands below you need to identify the IP\DNS (shortname) utilized by your Managed Server currently. Since I am currently using the hostname as Techda01 for example, and this could even be an IP address in your vase, this would need to be changed very shortly to a Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN). Note: Until now, this change cannot b

Hello Veeam Community! I'm excited to introduce a Python script that I've developed for anonymizing Veeam Backup & Replication logs. Protecting sensitive information in log files is crucial, and this script simplifies the process while maintaining the integrity of your logs. Veeam Log Anonymizer logo Acknowledgments:Before diving into the details, I'd like to express my gratitude:Bertrand: Thank you for the original idea that inspired this script and for your valuable improvement suggestions. Your input was instrumental in making this script more robust and feature-rich. Eric: A big thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement throughout the development process. Your feedback and insights helped shape this tool. Disclaimer:I want to clarify that I'm not a developer by profession, but rather a member of the Veeam community who saw the need for a tool like this. The script has been created out of a passion for data privacy and a desire to contribute to our community.Key Fe

Hello,I could say better late than never, i’m using a script since many years to make my configuration configuration immutable on a linux repos.Even it is now available for object storage and it will probably be immutable in future release, i think it could useful to share it. #!/bin/bash# Define a list of target directoriestarget_directories=("/path/to/your/target_directory1" "/path/to/your/target_directory2")attribute_to_apply=" +i" # The chattr attribute to apply (e.g., immutable)time_to_wait_days=10 # Time to wait in days before removing chattr attributelog_path="/path/to/your/logfile.log" # Replace with your desired log path# Calculate the time to wait in secondstime_to_wait_seconds=$((time_to_wait_days * 24 * 60 * 60))# Log the start timeecho "$(date): Chattr attribute application started for files in ${target_directories[*]}" >> $log_path# Loop through all target directoriesfor target_directory in "${target_directories[@]}"; do # Loop through all files in the target dir

OS is Linux Mint Mate 22.  Been running VAL v.6 successfully for some time, now looking to update to v.13.  File downloaded, only option seems to be .iso for which I use Balena Etcher.  BE says, problem with this file, and cannot continue.  Ran the download three times, BE tells me the same thing with each of the downloaded files.Previous Veeam downloads were .deb files, used for ubuntu/debian systems.  Could be there isn’t or won’t be such for v.13.  Anyone know whether v.12 is available?

Reflections from my MC2MC Rocket Talk – 21 May 2026  On 21 May 2026, I had the opportunity and privilege to speak at the MC2MC Community event, proudly sponsored by my company ORBID. During my rocket talk, I shared insights into a topic that is becoming increasingly critical for organizations operating in the cloud:How can we move beyond native Azure backup capabilities to achieve true data resilience?As more businesses migrate workloads to Microsoft Azure, protecting data is no longer just about creating backups—it is about ensuring business continuity, cyber resilience, and recovery flexibility.  Why Data Protection Matters More Than EverThe session started with a reality check.Today's organizations face a growing number of threats and challenges:89% of ransomware attacks explicitly target backups. 33% of production workloads experienced unexpected outages last year. 82% of organizations cannot recover fast enough to meet business requirements. 82% cite a skills shortage as their num

Hello Team,I am using Veeam Agent / Veeam Backup and Replication for backup storage on a NAS.I noticed that in my backup repository folder, Veeam creates:.VBK full backup files multiple .VIB incremental backup files .VBM metadata filesMy question is:Why are there multiple .VBK files stored in the same backup folder?Are these incremental restore points expected behavior?Also:Will Veeam automatically delete old .VBK and .VIB files according to the retention policy? Is it safe to manually delete multiple or older .VBK files from the repository folder if storage becomes low? How does Veeam manage the backup chain cleanup process?I want to better understand how Veeam handles incremental backup retention and storage management.Thank you. 

Hi everyone,I am delighted to present my first blog post and my first contribution to the Veeam community today. I would be very grateful for any feedback 😊 When working with Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO), you might occasionally run into situations where the system makes decisions that aren’t immediately intuitive. Recently, a partner approached us with a scenario that raised exactly that kind of question: How does VRO choose which backup copy to use when multiple copies exist? Let’s walk through the use case, the unexpected behavior, and what we learned from digging into it. The Scenario In this environment, VRO is running at the disaster recovery site and orchestrating a vSphere-to-vSphere restore plan. The plan uses the following steps:  A backup-to-disk job writes backups to a local backup repository. Immediately afterward, two backup copy jobs run in parallel to copy the backup data to two additional repositories — let’s call them Repository A and Repository B. The restor

Hello, On new V13 VSA installation, I would like to backup some VMs (inside domain) with AAIP enabled.When I try it as I did with V12, it doesn’t work. My VSA is not in a domain.I saw for authentication only Kerberos or certificates can be used (from Veeam deployment kit) because NTLM is removed.Does that mean I need to add my VBR server to the production domain if I don’t want to use Veeam deployment kit on all my Windows VMs ?  I don’t find a way for my backup to work with AAIP enabled while I’m using domain\user account with correct privileges.I have this error : 29/05/2026 14:33:16 Failed : Failed to connect via Administrative share.Host: [COMPUTER.domain.com]. (Failed to connect to the guest OS. [Failed to connect to guest agent. Errors: 'Samba failed with error: NT_STATUS_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN [stderr: Kinit for administrateur@DOMAIN to access COMPUTER.domain.comfailed: Cannot find KDC for requested realm;Could not connect to server COMPUTER.domain.com;Connection failed: NT_STATUS_NO_SU

Recently, some of us received email notifications regarding the vulnerabilities listed below. A few members of the community have already shared updates as shown below.In this guide, we shall update our Veeam Backup and Replciation Server to version 13.0.2.29.To learn more about these security issues, refer to the following Veeam Knowledge Base (KB) articles: “4852 (affects v13.0.1.2067), while, 4831 (affects 13.0.1.1071 and earlier), and 4858 (affects Veeam ONE). Veeam Security Updates and Build References OverviewThe table below provides an overview of the latest Veeam security updates, cumulative patches, and build references affecting Veeam Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE deployments. These updates address multiple security vulnerabilities, platform stability issues, and operational improvements that you should review and apply to safeguard your systems.KB Update Type Affected Product Purpose / Fix Severity Requires Reboot Recommended Action Notes KB4831 Sec

We are facing an issue where SentinelOne is blocking our Veeam Mount Server, even when the operation is happening on the same server (VBR Windows).These errors occurred after attempting a File Level Restore (FLR):   We tested using Interoperability mode, but the error persisted. We then tested using Performance mode, and the restore was successfully mounted.  Has anyone experienced this behavior before or found a workaround?

AI in Production on OpenShift: Designing for Resilience, Portability, and Control At Red Hat Summit 2026 in Atlanta, Veeam delivered a lightning talk that reframes how platform engineers should think about AI workloads on OpenShift.The core shift: AI placement is no longer a technical decision — it's a business and risk decision."The question is no longer 'Can I run AI here?' — it's 'Where should this workload run, and under whose control?'" This post covers the key architectural principles from that session, the data that backs them up, and a concrete use case that shows what this looks like in practice. Why Placement Matters More Than EverThe assumption that AI lives in the public cloud is already outdated. The actual distribution of AI/ML workloads today:65% on-prem, colocation, specialist GPU clouds, or network operatorsAnd placement has real operational consequences: The driver behind this is a shift toward AI sovereignty — and it goes well beyond data residency.Sovereign AI: Cont

Data is at the forefront of what drives organizations today. It drives businesses, powering operations, assisting with decision making and providing a competitive edge. At its core, Veeam Data Platform protects organization’s data, giving it resiliency and the strength to bounce back from disruption. To achieve ultimate resiliency, organizations need to encompass more than just backup, they need to think about recovery, security, intelligence and automation. With this, the monitoring and analytics provided within the Platform, empowers organizations to shift from reactive to proactive data resilience. This latest release continues to innovate, giving customers more options on how they want to consume Veeam.Veeam is all about giving customers choice, giving them the option to self-manage their backup environment, consume it as-a-Service, or utilize a Service Provider to help them manage data protection operations. With the latest news from Veeam, now you can utilize the Veeam Software A

How can I get VAW to power the computer on (from shutdown, not from sleep or hibernate)?I set the backup to turn the system on at 01:30 and run the backup, but it actually started when I switched the computer on later in the morning.Is there some Windows registry, or BIOS setting that is needed?Thanks, David 

Hi ALL,I am running VBR11 and VBAz 4.0, recently all my AzureVM backup started failing. I still have over 3months of license validity.I can no longer connect to the VBA from my VBR console only can access from the browser.We are getting the following error; "Client secret has expired. Use a valid client secret or renew the application on the Service Account Type tab.This was done however the issue still persists.My Infra is still running older systems so upgrade was not an option hence no support available.Any thoughts?

... how to successfully use Windows Server 2025 with Veeam v13 in a workgroupA well-known song by the famous Italian singer Domenico Modugno, called 'Meraviglioso', began like this:È veroCredetemi è accadutoDi notte su di un ponteGuardavo l'acqua scuraCon la dannata vogliaDi fare un tuffo giùIntroductionToday I’m going to tell you a true story.Last Saturday, a former colleague contacted me in order to request my help to resolve a complex situation involving one of his clients. I'm turning into a superhero!SituationThe architecture has been implemented with a Veeam Backup & Replication v13 server and a Veeam ONE server, both of which are operating in Workgroup on Windows Server 2025. The customer does not have a domain, and therefore no Active Directory from which vulnerabilities could be inherited. They don't have a DNS server, so I've configured hosts files on both servers.Having verified that static IP addresses were configured as part of the same VLAN and that firewalls on the V

Hi All, I really hope someone can help! I have Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 which is now running in community edition. I had two backup jobs, S3 to Wasabi and they have been deleted. I can see the repositories contain large amounts of data but when I attempt to restore files utilising the Veeam M365 console it only shows one restore point date.Previous backup jobs (excluding the deleted backup jobs) I had created and ran a backup copy from the existing backup job from Wasabi to a newly created Azure storage account and this appears to have worked. As I no longer have the backup jobs, what are my options of being able to restore these backups once I no longer have access to Wasabi? Thank you,Scott

Veeam released a new Cumulative Patch for Veeam Backup & Replication 11a: 11.0.1.1261 P20211211Includes a lot of new platform support and a few fixes. See detailed release notes:https://www.veeam.com/kb4245

Are you planning to build Veeam 13 environment on appliances only? Veeam 13 offers backup environment via appliances. VBR and VEM via VSA appliance and proxy with gateway servers via VIA appliance. Hmm, probably you need to consider windows component in backup environment. Of course if you are planning functionality of backup environment like:FLR for Windows Server Application backup  Guest Interaction Proxy (gMSA) Item-level Restore  FLR for Windows ServerIt is needed to define Windows “Mount Server” for repository for usecases:VMware replication job with Re-IP rules Instant Recovery of  Microsoft Windows workloads Instant Disk Recovery for Microsoft Windows workloads Application item restore Secure restore for workloads with ReFS volumes Scan Backup for workloads with ReFS volumes SureBackup Guest OS file restore for Microsoft Windows workloads with ReFS volumes, or from workloads with data deduplication enabled for some volumes  Guest Interaction Proxy Based on KB you can use:appli