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Hi teamI need to update the AWS user in Veeam Backup and Restore v12 for a scale out repository Archive to AWS Glacier - however we no longer have access to create an “Archive Applicance” due to new security restrictions in our AWS environments.We only need to restore from this Glacier S3 archive - we are no longer writing to it.Is there a way to update the SOBR account credentials without using the wizard which forces the “Archive Appliance” setup?I think it may be failing on that step when I try to finish the wizard.ThanksAaron

Everything shown here is included in all OpenShift subscriptions.As enterprises shift from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization, one of the most common questions is: how do networking concepts map across? This post walks through key visual mappings to help make that connection.Figure 1: Virtual Machine Networking in OpenShiftThis diagram shows how VMs in OpenShift can connect to: OpenShift SDN (for pods and services), or External networks via Multus and nmstate. Supported interface types include: Linux Bridge VLAN Bond Ethernet This architecture is fully supported and replicates VMware flexibility at the node level. Figure 2: Core VMware to OpenShift Mapping Here we map: VM Network ➝ NetworkAttachmentDefinition (NAD) Virtual Machine ➝ OpenShift VirtualMachine resource Physical NIC ➝ Configured via NodeNetworkConfigurationPolicy (NNCP) Think of NAD as the way you attach your VM to a Port Group. Figure 3 & 4: OVS-Bridges and NADs OVS bridges are equivalent to Distributed Sw

UPDATE--  Check out the step by step in our helpcenter https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/using_vm_migrator_utility.html?ver=120 12.3 What’s New - https://www.veeam.com/veeam_backup_12_3_whats_new_wn.pdfHelpCenter - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/powershell/veeam_vm_migrator.html?ver=120  Hey Everyone, What is a Moref ID? In VMware, a Moref ID (Managed Object Reference ID) is a unique identifier assigned to different objects or resources within the vSphere environment, like virtual machines, hosts, or data stores. It helps VMware keep track of and manage these objects.Think of it like a name tag that VMware uses to identify and reference each specific object in its system. The MoRef ID naming starts with a prefix stating the object type followed by a hyphen and a number, for example, vm-197, host-29, domain-c26. Every object has its own MoRef address: https://<VCENTER>/mob/?moid=<OBJECTID>.  So why is it Important? When a virtual machine (VM) is adde

We have an existing Veeam environment as a service provider and using Cloud Connect.  With this we currently host cloud backups and replication for tenants, which works fine.  We also have VMware vCloud Director integrated. We are just now implementing CDP into this same environment.  When CDP is installed into the environment, Veeam creates a new storage policy in vSphere named “Veeam CDP Replication”.  This storage policy has a requirement defined to “enable host based rules”, and the single rule that is enabled is “Replication” and Provider veecdp, which is the I/O filter name. For reasons I cannot work out as of yet, this storage policy will only see one of our datastores as compatible, and this datastore happens to be the local direct attached storage of one of the ESXi hosts in the cluster, not storage on both hosts.  All other datastores show as incompatible.  Our other datastores that I would like to use are NFS volumes on Linux hosts.  I have set this up in a lab and demo envi

Hi,I try install Veeam Backup and Replication trial, but I receive this error==An error has occurred: One or more errors occurred. (This action is only valid for products that are currently installed.)==Before I try other Veeam product veeam one.RegardsJaroslav Jasek

Hi all,I have a request to back up several Microsoft Azure Virtual Machines hosting SQL Server and Oracle databases using Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure (VBAz).I’m looking for a clear summary of what can and can’t be done when using VBAz for these workloads, ideally in a concise, bullet-point format.Specifically:Can application-aware processing fully protect SQL and Oracle databases?Is transaction log backup and point-in-time restore supported for SQL?Can individual databases be restored without restoring the entire VM?Are there scenarios where Veeam Agent for Windows or Linux is required instead?Any guidance, best practices, or references would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance!

If you're running a Nutanix AHV environment and want to back up your virtual machines using Veeam Backup & Replication, you're in the right place. This step-by-step guide shows how to:!-->!-->Add your Nutanix AHV cluster to the Veeam console Configure AHV backup proxies (Workers) Create reliable backup jobs Restore virtual machines and files with confidence!-->!-->!-->!--> !-->Whether you're working in a test lab or a full production environment, this guide will help you protect your workloads efficiently. Step 1: Add Nutanix AHV to Veeam InfrastructureOpen the Veeam Backup & Replication Console Navigate to: Backup Infrastructure > Add Server > Nutanix AHV !--> Enter the required details: IP address or FQDN of Prism Central or Prism Element Credentials with administrative access  !--> !-->Veeam automatically detects the Nutanix cluster You'll be prompted to deploy or link the Veeam AHV Backup Proxy Appliance !--> Step 2: Configure AHV

This is the second part of three adressing general topics of environmental architecture for backup systems.In the last part, we examined considerations for the placement of individual backup components, hardware configuration, and fault tolerance (Point 1 and 2 of the following list of major threats).In this part, we address the aspects of locations and site redundancy. These are points 3 through 5 on the list of major threats to backup environments that we identified in the last part.What are the main threats to backup data? Wrong placement of backup environment components Hardware damage to backup systems Power outages or disasters at one location Power outages or disasters at multiple locations External locations for backup data Ransomware attacks Theft of access data and unauthorized access Intentional or unintentional damage by insidersIn the next part, we will delve deeper into the remaining points on the list. These are points that are more likely to be caused by criminal activi

Hi Community, I know I haven't been very active recently, but in the last few months, I've been really busy with a lot of work and organising two VUG Italia in-person events.From today I want to start with a series of articles about security features in Veeam B&R 12.x and how we can use it. I hope they are appreciated. In today’s cyber threat landscape, backup is no longer just the last line of defence: it is the best protection against cyber attacks and security features have become a big deal for backups.In this article, the first in a series, we begin to look at a whole range of security features related to the latest version of Veeam Backup & Replication.Starting with version 12, and with further improvements in subsequent versions, Veeam Data Platform has begun to offer greater protection for backup data by reducing the impact of a cyber attack.This is thanks to integrated security features and in this article we will analyse one of there.Security and Compliance AnalyzerWh

Hi, I’d like to know if there is anything on Veeam’s roadmap regarding official support or a new plugin for direct integration with Huawei's hypervisor (FusionSphere) and storage solutions like OceanStor — especially considering the improvements in Veeam v12 and the use of the Universal Storage API?

Hello,since veeam 12.1 version there is a conflict to use VAL for backup OS of backup repository due certificate of transport service. You can use transport service for repository purpose or use it for backup of root disk.Do you use some solution related to Veeam how to backup OS of physical repositories?For example with an issue after patching how to recover it. I have use script to install redhat from scratch from cobbler, but if someone has better solution, i will be happy to share it 

Hi All,Can Veeam B&R and Veeam Cloud Connect servers access the same Repository?I am a service provider, and offer Cloud Backup Repositories to customers. To test backups for customers, i used to make a copy of the backup files to another drive on the server, import it on the Cloud Connect server, instant recover the VM, login via console and check, then stop publishing, remove from configuration and delete the copy of the files.Now i see the “import” option is grayed out.So i want to know if it is possible:to add the Repository to my Veeam B&R server, Import the backup of the VM i want to test, Test instant recovery, then remove from configuration DB on Veeam B&R only (not delete) remove the repository from the Veeam B&R server.As this been done by anyone, is there another way to test, would this cause any problems?RegardsNolzzz 

Ransomware isn't just a buzzword; it's a relentless threat that demands an unshakeable backup strategy. Your ultimate defense? Immutable backups – copies of your data that simply cannot be changed or deleted, no matter what cyber chaos unfolds in your production environment.Veeam's Hardened Repository and S3 Object Lock features are absolute powerhouses for achieving this. But you might have hit a small snag: the Veeam UI, by default, caps your immutability setting at 99 days. While that's great for short-term resilience, what if your compliance regulations demand you hold onto backups for years, even decades?Here's the exciting news: there's a "hidden" (but fully supported!) setting that lets you blast past that 99-day barrier, extending your immutability period significantly – all the way up to 9,999 days! (Yes, that's over 27 years of tamper-proof protection!). This little secret is often shared through Veeam support channels or deeper documentation, but we're bringing it to you rig

☀️ Summer’s almost here, and so is the latest edition of Registry Key of the Month! In this third episode, we’re doubling up and looking at two useful registry keys for Veeam Backup & Replication.These keys give you more control over how Veeam Threat Hunter scans for malware—especially when it comes to email data and performance-heavy folders.Whether you're looking to speed up your scans or avoid unnecessary email scanning, this post has tips you can actually use.Curious?Check out the full blog post to learn how VTHScanEmail and VTHScanExclusions can help fine-tune your threat detection without slowing things down.https://integriservices.blogspot.com/2025/07/regkey-of-month-july.html Do you have your own regkey gem ? Feel free to share !

In November last year, AWS introduced resource control policies, “a new authorization policy managed in AWS Organizations that can be used to set the maximum available permissions on resources within your entire organization.” Their announcement blog article included an example which clearly demonstrates a security improvement for Veeam customers storing their backup data in Amazon S3. I want to highlight this new feature and how it can help improve your security posture for your backups, a topic I am always happy to write about. A primer on policiesBefore we go into resource control policies, we first need to establish the types of policies there are in AWS and what they’re used for.In general, there are two types of policies in AWS: identity-based policies and resource-based policies. As the names indicate, identity-based policies apply to IAM users, groups, and roles that perform actions within AWS accounts, whether it be a human user or a service. Resource-based policies apply to r

I have a job that was canceled or stopped by VEEAM support 20+ hours ago and it is still running and I need it to be stopped as I am trying to do some other things  any thoughts on how to stop it forcefully?   This job is writing to Azure blob storage

Hi Folks,This will be an online and in person event, part of Tech Week here. Undoubtedly Prof: Hinton will touch on Cybersecurity and AI. I was lucky enough to get in person tickets and will be inside the University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall for first time since I graduated in... (censored content) 😂. AI seems to be seeping into all walks of life and data protection is no exception. Hopefully people will find this interesting.https://lu.ma/qxsn9q0zhttps://alumni.utoronto.ca/events/desjardins-speaker-series-frontiers-ai-insights-nobel-laureatecheers  

Hi everyone,In one of my recent customer projects, I faced the challenge of migrating a client from IBM TSM to Veeam Data Platform. One major concern was the tape handling and reporting capabilities – the customer was used to a higher level of automation with TSM and found Veeam’s native features lacking in comparison. Requirements:•     Daily backups to tape, followed by offsite rotation.•    An automated report showing:   Which tapes need to be taken offsite. Which tapes should be brought back from the safe.•    Automatic re-import of tapes whose write protection had expired. The Solution: 1. Reporting with “MyVeeamReport”Since the customer didn’t want to license Veeam ONE, we used the community project [MyVeeamReport] https://github.com/marcohorstmann/MyVeeamReport . This PowerShell script provides:•    Compact, customizable reports for all backup jobs.•    Flexible configuration via parameters. •    Detailed tape job information.   This allowed the customer to receive a daily autom

Inspired by the session of ​@Mildur and Andreas Lesslhumer during VeeamOn 2025 in San Diego,I introduced a series of blogposts called “RegKey of the Month”! Every month, I’ll dive into a useful, new, or little-known Veeam registry key that can make your admin life easier.So let’s get started with the first episode:This month’s highlight tackles the automatic unmounting of SureBackup NFS datastores, a feature introduced in Veeam Backup & Replication v12.3.1:If you're managing Veeam environments and often encounter those pesky inaccessible NFS datastores after running SureBackup jobs, you're not alone. These lingering mounts can clutter your vSphere view and skew capacity planning reports.👉 Check out the full blog post:📖 RegKey of the Month – May Edition Internally at Veeam, this tweak is even known as “The Hannes Feature,” after product manager ​@HannesK  who championed it.🎯 Got a favorite or mysterious Veeam registry key?Contact me to be featured in a future “RegKey of the Month

Hello Community, As part of my ongoing work with Veeam Backup for Google Cloud (VBGC), I’ve come across an important yet sometimes overlooked component in its architecture, the Worker Profile. Worker profiles play a critical role in the performance and reliability of your backup and archiving operations in the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). In this article, I’ll explain what worker profiles are, how they are used, why GCP quota limits matter, and how to plan your configurations to avoid common pitfalls. What Are Worker Profiles? In Veeam Backup for Google Cloud, worker instances are temporary compute instances deployed automatically by the VBGC appliance to handle backup, restore, and archiving tasks. These instances are configured via Worker Profiles, which you manage from the Web UI under:Configuration ➝ Workers ➝ ProfilesEach profile defines:The machine type The region The use case (e.g., regular backup vs. archiving) Default Worker Profiles and Their Purpose: - Primary profile (e2-hi

Hi, We keep getting this error intermittently, approximately once a week, then 5 or 6 successful backups. Any suggestions? No finding much on the interwebs. Agent: Failed to process method {Transform.CompileFIB}: Retrieved less bytes from the storage [765952] than required [1052672]. There is not enough space on the disk. Asynchronous request operation has failed. [requestsize = 1048576] [offset = 1336410173440]

Late last year Microsoft released Azure Data Box Next Gen, and, for US, EU, UK, Canada and US Gov, this version has fully replaced the old generation. Other region roll-out is still in progress. Using Azure Data Box Next Gen is supported with Veeam and is significantly faster than the previous generation.We often get questions about seeding data with Veeam Backup and Replication. So, I wanted to cover briefly how that works.1. Ordering Azure Data BoxOrder your Azure Data Box with ‘Import to Azure’. Selecting the appropriate subscription and resource group. Select source country, associated with the address this Data Box will be delivered to, select the destination Azure region, and choose from the Data Box 120 or Data Box 525 as they have the same form factor. Pricing of course will be different. There is a service fee, shipping fee and fees for extra days over the built-in 10 or 20 days depending on the Data Box capacity.   Give your order a name, select a brand-new storage account a

On May 28th of this year, I had the incredible opportunity to join Rick Vanover and Emilee Tellez at Security Field Day 13 in San Jose, California! I was able to tag along and help them facilitate their smashing Security Field Day presentation, centered around Veeam’s latest innovations in security. If you are unfamiliar with what Security Field Day is, it’s a live streamed presentation that includes an in-person roundtable of security thought leaders and experts to weigh in and drive the conversation about what really matters in the current security landscape. I wanted to take this opportunity to break down the five-part presentation and share my feedback on the most impactful and interesting moments. Have You Seen Veeam Lately?This section was a great starting point to give a fresh update on Veeam. Highlighting our pillars of Data Backup, Recovery, Portability, Security, and Intelligence made many realize just how much Veeam has evolved. When it comes to Veeam’s data security, it’s a

Hello friends,Currently running veeam agent v6.1.2.134 on a Win 11 machine.Have a full back up running every 3 months with incremental backups about every two days. Backups run to a network share hosted on a centos box.My issue: about every 5 days the back up fails and my computer freezes. It won’t kick the monitor, keyboard or mouse back on and I end up having to restart the computer by holding down the power button. I’m pretty sure it’s Veeam because it wasn’t happening before veeam and every time this happens veeam’s backup has failed. The backups will run fine the other times. There is no rhyme or day pattern I can tell of this happening since it’s every 5 days that it happens. So the last 3 failures occured on Fri 6/7; Wed 6/12; Mon 6/17. In between those I have successful backups and the 6/19 backup last night ran fine.Any thoughts? I’m a bit stumped. Happy to share the log file.