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Chris.Childerhose
Chris.ChilderhoseVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
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Next Venture - vSphere 8 book possibly

Well today I had a discussion with Packt Publishing about the potential for writing a book on vSphere 8.  So, this will be on top of my current Veeam books and branches into virtualization, mainly vSphere that I also know.If there is anyone out there that has thought about writing or collaborating on a book reach out to me as I am still debating on doing this one solo.  Even if you have just topics that you would like to see covered would be a great help. 😁More to come on this possible new adventure.

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BackupBytesTimComes here often
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Unstable Internet Connections

As a service provider we regularly have customers with unstable internet connections for some or all of their devices, some on slow DSL connections, some on cellular hotspots, some that have high speed connections that still fail from time to time. In my experience this is one major place where Veeam fails miserably when compared to other software, it doesn’t handle poor connections very well. I figure this is mostly another aspect of Veeam that’s leftover from the original “in-house” design Veeam originally had for backing up VMWare systems locally, but now that it’s more widely used by service providers backing up over the internet, it doesn’t seem to work very well in my experience.I’m curious if other people have had similar issues and what you may have done to resolve it. I’ll admit that I’m really tired of having to implement more tweaks and workarounds and fudging with registry keys and configuration files in order to make Veeam work when I know I could just be using other softw

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Hartmut
HartmutComes here often
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SureReplica in Azure VMware Cloud

Hi,is SureReplica in Azure VMware Cloud possible? Replica VMs are placed in vSAN.The idea is to provide a permanent DR Test with a daily new Lab und masqueraded VMs.

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csvtunoNew Here
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network 10gb

good mornig, i’m a new user for this comunity , I have a question with vmware essential 8.0 u1  and veeam  comunity edition.I  try to create a network 10gb between two host vmware , first host DELL T630 32GB RAM RAID 5 SAS CPU 8 CORE  vmware essential 8.0 u1 latest patch with intel x520 da2 card and 1gb card , second host  DELL T640 32GB MAMORY RAID 5 SAS CPU 10CORE vmware 8.0u1 latest patch card intel x520 da2 and 1gb card , vm veeam 12 comunity latest patch 4 CORE  8GB RAM 400GB HDD. network witch 1gb and mikrotik switch 10gb.I don't reach 10gb speed  with vm copy between t630 e t640 only 1,2 gb max why?  Vm copy job  with external (no t630)veeam repository  2,4 gb speed max I need help to resolve the problem .I do not understand if the problem is vmware restriction or veeam backup  

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Arun Das
Arun DasComes here often
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 VeeamBackup&Replication_11.0.1.1261_20220302 installation failure

Hi Team, Needed your help on this, Am trying to install Veeam VeeamBackup&Replication_11.0.1.1261_20220302 and getting below error. Setup logs does not mention anything.     

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Roger ÖbergNot a newbie anymore
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veeamhubrepo not activating ssh

Hi,After an upgrade to B&R 12 i need to deploy components to my offsite immutable repo.I run “sudo veeamhubrepo”, chose the default user and press enter, but ssh is never enabled so my B&R server cant connect. I recall seeing a note in the header of veeamhubrepo once about SSH being enabled, but now it just showing the IP. Any hints?

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Andrejs.SokolovsNew Here
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Best way to replicate Veeam Backup Repository Off-Site

Hi EveryoneLooking for an advice on the best way to keep backup repository data replicated to off-site for redundancy.The setup is: 2x hardened Linux repositories each on Synology NAS.At the moment the backups are copied using backup copy jobs, however it would not copy all of the backup data chain, just backups created after the creation of the backup copy job.I would like to keep both repositories in full sync in case on of them is lost because of the disaster.

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bp4JC
bp4JCInfluencer
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What is your overall experience with Veeam in a Hyper-V environment?

I seem to have a lot more issues with Hyper-V that I do VMware. I was curious what you all’s overall experience is? In particular, Veeam does not seem to like clusters and I see lots of issues with checkpoint creations that pop up.

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charliekatherineNew Here
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Cloud Backup Dilemmas: Seeking Guidance and Solutions

Hey there,I hope this message finds you all well. I've been encountering some frustrating issues with my cloud solutions lately, specifically related to backups. I thought it would be a great idea to reach out to this knowledgeable community for some advice, insights, and hopefully, a solution to my problem.The Problem: Backup Issues in Cloud SolutionsFor some time now, I've been using various cloud solutions to store and manage my data. I've always heard about the convenience and reliability of cloud backups, which is why I decided to rely on them for my important files, documents, and even some irreplaceable memories in the form of photos and videos.However, lately, I've been experiencing persistent problems with my cloud backups. It seems like my data isn't backing up correctly or consistently, and I'm genuinely concerned about the safety and accessibility of my information. I'm not sure if it's an issue with my cloud service provider, my settings, or something else entirely.I'm not

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SC SupportNot a newbie anymore
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Managing the maximum concurrent tasks on repository level.

Hi all, I am looking for the way to manage the number of concurrent tasks on repository. Two questions regarding it.I was expecting it to be the option of CBackupRepository object but doesn’t seems so. So how to retrieve the current configured number? Whats the difference between LimitConcurrentJobs and MaxConcurrentJobs options in Set-VBRBackupRepository commandlet and which on is actually reflect the option in UI?Cheers,Alexey

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dikaComes here often
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Backup VMs Windows Server with File Share

Hi, I would like to know, what if my customer have 2 VMs Windows Server and using file share with SMB protocol, do i have to backup those VMs as VMs or File Share ? according to Veeam Best Practices 

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dloseke
Viperian
ViperianProduct Strategy
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Why using .local as your domain name extension is a BAD idea!

The special-purpose .local top-level domain (TLD) is not designed for use in the global Domain Name System (DNS). Rather, multicast DNS (mDNS) uses it to resolve hostnames to IP addresses within small networks, eliminating the need for a dedicated DNS server. Specifically, mDNS operates on the local network link and uses the .local TLD for this purpose. When an mDNS client needs to resolve a hostname that ends with .local, it sends queries to the mDNS IPv4 link-local multicast address 224.0.0.251 or its IPv6 equivalent ff02::fb.Top 5 reasons why it is a bad ideaLet’s dive into why using the .local top-level domain (TLD) can lead to a handful of issues.Standards Compliance: The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) reserves the .local TLD for mDNS in RFC 6762. If you use it in another context or within a traditional unicast DNS context, you may face non-compliant behavior and conflicts. Compatibility Issues: Systems, particularly those running Apple’s Bonjour service, frequently use mD

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eprieto
eprietoVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Veeam Utilities 🤓 Veeam Backup Validator

Did you know that there is a very useful Veeam tool to validate the integrity of your backups?  In some cases, a backup can get corrupted due to accidental changes in the backup file data. For example, the file can be damaged after transfer over the network or from hardware failures on the backup storage side. With Veeam Backup Validator, you can quickly verify the integrity of any backup file, without extracting the VM data from the archive.Veeam Backup Validator is a command-prompt CRC check utility that tests a backup at the file level. For integrity validation, Veeam Backup Validator uses the checksum algorithm. When Veeam Backup & Replication creates a backup of a VM, it calculates a checksum for every data block in the backup file and attaches these checksums to the data blocks. Veeam Backup Validator re-calculates checksums for data blocks and compares them against the initial checksum values. If the results match, the backup file is viable. This works similarly to the backu

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Geoff Burke
Geoff BurkeVeeam Vanguard
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I heard a rumor that the new VMCE exam will be ready soon?

Hey everyone, I heard that the all new VMCE exam might be coming out soon? Is this just fantasy? cheers

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vNote42
vNote42On the path to Greatness
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[What (else) is new in v12 - VII] TAPE - Linux Tape Server

With VBR v12 Linux proxy server can get a new role! A Linux server can become a Tape Server.We will see more details like supported Linux distributions and versions with general availability of v12.But I would bet on one thing: Linux Hardened Repository Server will be excluded from this feature – for security reasons.

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MattPetersNot a newbie anymore
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Storage Level Corruption Guard Reporting

Hi everyone,Does anyone know if there is a way to report on the outcome of the Storage Level Corruption Guard tests? I need to provide proof of backup integrity and I’m still a few months away of being able to have a SureBackup environment set up.

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clk01New Here
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List VMS written to a tape

HelloI'm looking for some command or script that returns me:VM name -> Tape on which the backup was saved.Similar to the process obtained via the Home >> Backups >> Tape (Properties in a tape job).  

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Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
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Blog of the Month August 2023 Winner
Blog of the Month August 2023 WinnerBlog of the Month

Dear all,Today, we are pleased to announce the winner of the August Blog of the Month, @Iams3le ,with his blog Deterrent Control: Implement Logon banners for your VBR Server . Congratulations! 👏💚😻 Best, Madi

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vmJoe
vmJoeVeeam MVP
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
From the architect’s desk - Multi-factor authentication how-to

One of the must-have features for providing access security for any sensitive application is the ability to implement multi-factor authentication (MFA) as part of the login process. The release of Veeam Backup and V12 added the ability to enable Multi-factor authentication for logging into the Veeam console (including the remote console). The details:Before discussing the setup and configuration of MFA, we should discuss what MFA apps are supported.Veeam Backup and Replication supports Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP) as per RFC 6238 installed on a mobile device.  For example, the following MFA TOTP applications are supported:Microsoft Authenticator Google Authenticator LastPass Authenticator DUO Okta Verify Many more are listed if you do a quick internet search ;)A console auto-logout time can also be set to ensure that a user gets logged out of the Veeam console after a configurable period of inactivity. Configuring MFA:Step 1:Access the Users and Groups selection on the options

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JMeixner
JMeixnerOn the path to Greatness
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Veeam and Tape III - Restore of Backup Job Files from Tape which were backed up with a File-to-Tape Job

This is the description of an unusual scenario where Backup Job Files (.vbk and .vib Files) are backed up with a File-to-Tape Job instead a Backup-to-Tape Job. This has several disadvantages, e.g., you must know on which tape your files you want to restore are residing. You cannot find your tape backups under the backups section in the “Home” view of console and many more…OK, now have a look how we get these files back from tape.See the results of the File-to-Tape job and find the tape number the files reside on. If you don’t know the tape, read further, and use the search function ( Note: the warning in the screenshot can be ignored. The filesystem is too big for VSS Snapshots, I have forgotten to switch the VSS snapshots off for this test backup job.).Then go in the Veeam Console to the “Tape Infrastructure” section. Either go to the media pool where the affected tape is in or look for it in the Media section of your tape library.Right click on the tape and select “Restore Content”.

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MicoolPaul
MicoolPaul
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Veeam Legend SWAG Revealed & Unboxed!

SPOILER Warning if you’re awaiting your swag, don’t watch the video!I was lucky enough to be selected as a Veeam Legend this year and luckier still to be one of the first to receive the swag by the amazing @Kseniya & @Rick Vanover  (and of course Alfred).Check out my unboxing video below to see all the goodies  If you’re still on the fence about the Veeam Legend programme, it’s been an amazing experience so far, I whole heartedly recommend it!

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Geoff Burke
Geoff BurkeVeeam Vanguard
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Replication Job, Storage vMotion source vms?

Hey Everyone, As I understand it Veeam is fully vMotion aware. That includes storage vMotion. So if someone storage vMotions a VM the replication job should not have any issues? However, if someone moves the replica to a different datastore, based on @MicoolPaul best answer then you would need to remove from the configuration database and seed and  map in the replication jobs to the replicas on the new location.  

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surender.singhNew Here
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Oracle database restore to another server

Hi Veeam,We are taking oracle database backup through Application-Aware backup job in Veeam.It happing seccessfully. Now, we are trying to restore Oracle database to another server (Same OS and Oracle version installed). But it showing some error that “Failed to get database files from mounted backup”.Please help me on this. I dont know how to mount backup in Veeam.Thanks.The error snapshot is showing blow.  

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Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
published in News
APIs, Replication and Releases
APIs, Replication and ReleasesVeeam Community Recap #135

This week @Rick Vanover and @Madi.Cristil are in between trips and have a solid block of content this week focusing on new APIs for Microsoft 365, an interesting way to replicate Veeam repositories and a peek inside the Kubernetes release process. We also have some Special Department news and the Who’s New roundup. Watch this week’s episode here:The Linksvia @Nico Losschaert via @allynz via @Nitish Kumar Special Department Newsvia ​​​​@Madi.Cristil we have a winner, congratulations @Iams3le via @Stabz and @c_glemot I want to relay KB4483 for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 environments: KB4483: Abnormal Increase in Exchange incremental Data Processed By Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365Who’s NewTha@safiya for prepping this week’s entries! We have +137 new members this week! A solid list of 4 for the coolest usernames: @o'locco (interesting - apostrophe can’t mention → I found a bug!) @HitTheDrum @bestofbeny and @Darkmasterm Alfred’s Pick this week is @4N0NYM0U5 → Love it! A badge coming yo

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RK99
RK99Experienced User
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VeeamON 2022 - Pre-Registration is open in Bengaluru,India

Phenomenal Strategy to Defend the Ransomware Attacks and Protect Data from Cyber Attacks is the Flagship Feature of Veeam VeeamON Forum back to India! Take part in an action-packed experience with hours of technical content that will help you adapt and thrive in today’s challenging IT landscape. Explore Key Topics The most awaited and passionately curious to see how Veeam is addressing the complex, everchanging issues of the modern IT landscape with cutting-edge solutions that will help you go above and beyond in your Modern Data Protection strategy. New V12 Ransomware Kubernetes AWS/Azure/Google Microsoft 365 For more details logon to Transform your Modern Data Protection strategy (veeam.com)

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