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DuongITNew Here
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Error when backup

Hello guy,When i use veeam backup & replication 12 has error Selected server is unavailable.How do i fix it ?Thank you

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Tommy O'Shea
Tommy O'SheaExperienced User
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Comparing Motorcycle Safety to Data Protection Preparedness

The weather in Ontario has just started to consistently stay above freezing temperatures, even some days spiking up to 18 degrees (64F for my American counterparts). This has me thinking about one thing only; getting back on my motorcycle as soon as possible and enjoying the open road. However, as a new rider as of last year, I have prioritized safety and learning from others experiences. I do this by watching a Youtube Channel called "DanDanTheFireman". On this channel, Dan promotes motorcycle safety by reviewing footage of motorcycle incidents and providing after-action analysis of what went wrong, and would go have been done better. One of the methods/concepts that Dan teaches is called "MTC (Motorcycle Training Concepts) Awareness Stages". These 5 stages refer to the frame of mind a rider may be in at any given point in their ride. Later in this post I will look at these stages from a data protection mindset  White Stage (Unaware) – The rider is completely unaware of their surround

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Mike D15New Here
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Noted Malware file extension not found

I am trying to clean up my Veeam Backup environment. Since they launched the Malware detection many of my backup sets are marked as containing files that Veeam thinks are malware. Most file extensions are not and some are files that have been created from our internal Applications Development team. I am either deleting non-relevant files or adding the extension to the Trusted Objects list.One extension that Veeam marked as Malware is *.kill . It found 2 files on our file server with this extension. Confusingly, I have not been able to find these files when I search the file server.  Can anyone point me to an application or process that could locate these files?

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gcits4424Not a newbie anymore
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Stuck Copy Job in Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

I have a backup copy job for OneDrive that has been running for over 60 hrs. and I am attempting to stop the job.  I stopped it in the GUI however the job still shows running with a status of “Queued” and the details show “Operation pending”.  The job status has not changed for 30-60 minutes.   I have also attempted to stop the copy job with the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 Powershell Toolkit but I am running into syntax errors.

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notFranck
notFranckNew Here
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🚀 Introducing Alpha Backup Agent for IaaS! 🚀

Bonjour à tous ! Je suis Franck COSTA, Product Manager Backup chez OVHcloud. Nous travaillons sur un nouveau produit de sauvegarde basé sur l’agent et la VSPC.Dans le cadre de l’alpha, nous offrons un tenant VSPC et 2 TB d’OVHcloud Object Storage pour sauvegarder directement les données.Si vous souhaitez participer a l’alpha et tester notre solution voici l’adresse: https://labs.ovhcloud.com/en/agentbackup-iaas/ Et si vous voulez échanger je reste disponible.  ---I’m Franck COSTA, Product Manager Backup at OVHcloud. We are working on a new product.This new product Backup Agent for IaaS is based on the VSPC. We will provide a tenant VSPC + 2TB of OVHcloud Object Storage to backup directly data to our bucket. If you want to test it and contact me please don’t hesitate :) This product is designed to help you back up and restore your cloud instances, computer, servers, virtual machine easily and efficiently. Whether you’re running critical workloads or just want peace of mind, this tool is

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jeffsheadComes here often
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Veeam bootable media cannot connect to backup server

Does the Veeam Media Creation tool depend on the host OS when creating the bootable ISO or does the Veeam Media Creation tool contain everything it needs?None of the ISO’s that are created on Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2 PC’s can connect to the Veeam backup server to perform a Bare Metal Recovery but they can ping the server’s name and IP when using Tools → Command Prompt.I posted detailed info, with the errors, here:https://forums.veeam.com/veeam-agent-for-windows-f33/recovery-media-does-not-work-v6-3-t97990.htmlI’m wondering if the IoT edition of Windows (or maybe version 24H2 in general) doesn’t come with something, that other Windows editions/versions do come with, that’s required during the media creation process.Has anyone else ran into this issue or know how to troubleshoot to find out specifically why the connection to the B&R server is not being made? Below is an image which shows and odd build number of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 24H2: Below is an image which s

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asdffdsa6132Influencer
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How to backup a VM on a windows 11 machine.

Hello, Thanks, How can i use VBR to backup a VM on windows 11?https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/hyperv/system_requirements.html?ver=120

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asdffdsa6132Influencer
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Veeam Backup Validator issues, always get "The handle is invalid"

Hello, I am currently in a battle with VBV - Veeam Backup ValidatorAs has been my experience, the health check of an agent backup job is done by the machine running agent.That, for some reason, the VBR itself cannot perform this function; even though the agent is managed by the VBR and the VBR has full access to the backup repositories.As I run my veeam over tailscale, when my laptop is outside the home LAN, the health check takes many time longer than the backup job itself.So I am try to come up with a workaround. using VBV, to offload the health check to a machine inside the LAN.So far, very frustrating, I cannot seem to use /backup flag on a backup job that does not contain a VM.I did tried to set /vmname to the name of machine running agent, but never worked.Is that correct?"C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\Veeam.Backup.Validator.exe" /backup:abp_theen10_falconerPolicy selected, provide one vmname you want to check.So far, the workaround seems to be hardcoding t

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Iams3le
Iams3leVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Steps to resolve "Repository time shift detected: Immutability flag cannot be set"

This warning occurs when a time shift is detected in the Hardened Repository regardless of the deployment type used. In this article, the focus is on “VHR ISO”. This is a safeguard against immutability manipulation that can also be triggered by intentional time changes etc. But in my case, it was as a result of extended shutdown.As you can see below, the backup job completed with warning(s).Did a little troubleshooting and found the root cause. Please, see the error message for more information ‘A problem occurred during setting the immutable flag: repository time shift detected, immutability flag cannot be set. Please refer to KB4482 for more details.”If you are using the Veeam Hardened Repository ISO, this solution is very easy to implement. All you need to do is connect to the VHR and in the in the Configurator Main Menu, use the Reset time lock option as shown below.Now that the Timeshift reset is successful, please rerun the backup job again. As you can see, it completed without e

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krizaNew Here
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cannot login to kasten10 instance

Hi!We have Kasten10 Operator installed on top our OpenShift.We have 5 worker nodes, so we should have been licensed: "Veeam Kasten has two free editions: a five-node version (no time limit) and the Enterprise Trial version, which provides up to 500 nodes for one  month. Both are fully featured. "Since today, we cannot login to kasten10 GUI, it just stay on login screen, doesn’t do anything..In log I’ve found:“[0] tcp.0: [[1742911413.740498230, {}], {"File"=>"kasten.io/k10/kio/license/license.go", "Function"=>"kasten.io/k10/kio/license.(*License).LicenseExpired", "Level"=>"info", "Line"=>306, "Message"=>"License currently expired”I don’t know if it is for “starter-license” or “trialstarter-license”.Can enybody help us with this matter.Thanks!

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Iams3le
Iams3leVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Resolve failed to connect to VBR: Veeam ONE supports VBR and Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager v10 Update 1 and later

When trying to add VBR to Veeam ONE and you run into the following error “failed to connect to VBR: Veeam ONE supports Veeam Backup and Replication and Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager version 10 Update 1 and later”Then, while tryin to perform this upgrade, you run into the following “Setup has detected inconsistent configuration: some Veeam ONE components are missing. Remove the installed Veeam ONE components manually and start the setup wizard again”.I have got you covered from start to finish with the following guide “Install Veeam ONE and Add VBR: Fix failed to connect to VBR”.

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DitiaanNew Here
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Veeam Rocky Linux 9.5 Hardened Repository Installation - Testing Veeam Data Mover service connection Error:

 Hi, I am setting up a Linux Hardened Repository for our backups and have followed ​@HannesK ‘s very good instructional videos found here: https://www.veeam.com/blog/rocky-linux-veeam.htmlI got everything done on the setup of the Rocky Linux machine, however I cannot get it added into Veeam Backup an Replication Console.  It gets stuck on this part It is exactly the same error as this forum post however, I am not being successful What I have tried so far:I have disabled the firewall on the Rocky Linux machine:  Same errorI have added the user to the Wheel Group to give it Sudo permissions: Same errorI have as suggested in that link chose the less secure linux and not one-time password option… which then gives me the error same as this. https://forums.veeam.com/veeam-backup-replication-f2/problem-setting-up-linux-repository-t75144.html The setup is Veeam Version 11 latest build P20240304Rocky Linux 9.5 I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me to try. 

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Geoff Burke
Geoff BurkeVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
asked in Discussion Boards
Saving Drafts?

Hey Folks,Perhaps this is a feature request or maybe people have their own way of doing this. It sometimes happens that I am doing a post and get distracted or have to leave it. Then for whatever reason I lose the post (dumb laptop shutdown but not only). So first of all to the Community Managers, is there any chance we can get a save draft functionality here?If not what do other people here do? Or do you simply sit down right the post and click create?Copying and pasting from word does not work well and I am assuming creating in .md format to paste in would be best. In that case what markdown editor do you use?

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Scott
ScottVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Tips when archiving data for long term.

 I am currently in the process of migrating several hundred TB of data (millions of files), and while it’s taking a long time due to the file count, I have noticed duplicate data and a very unorganized structure. This is causing me issues, requiring manual verification, and I have also encountered incorrect permissions.Here are a few tips when archiving your data for the long term to avoid these issues.  1) Implement Proper Naming ConventionsConsistent and meaningful naming conventions are essential for long-term data retrieval. Five, ten, or even twenty years from now, poorly named archives will create challenges. Establish, maintain, and adapt a structured naming system to prevent data from becoming unusable due to disorganization.2) Use Compression to Optimize Storage and PerformanceUploading and managing millions of small files can be inefficient, expensive, and time-consuming. Compression helps mitigate this issue, especially when leveraging cloud storage or archiving to tape. How

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patrikstarComes here often
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Veeam backup to Azure Blob

I don't get it.I have backup and replication Enterprise.I backup my VMware servers to a local storage and then I want to backup copy them to Azure storage blob (Hot).All I can see in backup and replication is the option to connect to an exsisting backup in Azure.If I try to create a new storage with folders, Veeam cannot see the folder.I read somwhere that I must deplot an enterprise app in Azure to create this folder.Is this really true?Can someone please give me some direction?

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ECPsysNew Here
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Small B&R Hyper-V system. Remove Hyper-V Host & Backup Server from Domain

My inhouse system & handful of remaining customers all have almost identical configurations. They all have Community v12.0 but all will likely go to Foundation. Each has:Production Host Hyper-V Server MS Server 2019 Replication Target Hyper-V Host MS Server 2019 Win10 Backup Server with Veeam Console Ubuntu Immutable Storage unit. Since the Win10 unit is also my local Admin unit it is on the domain. Several of the Production Servers are also on the Domain before I received the info. Problems encountered:When I setup the last Replication Target, I took the previous Production Host and removed it from the domain. It lost all knowledge of Hyper-V and existing VMs. No problem on that as I just resetup from scratch. Don’t want to do that with a Production Host if possible. I’m sure removing the Win10 Backup Server/Console/Admin unit from Domain will make a mess. I don’t mind resetup as I’m going to install Foundation v12.3 but wonder what I should do on existing machines. Remove Hosts f

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NikolaPejkova
NikolaPejkovaProduct Strategy
published in News
The Community Trilogy is complete: Veeam Vanguards of 2025 have been welcomed on board!

At the beginning of March, we completed a cycle of 2025 intakes in the Veeam Community when members of this year's Veeam Vanguard class were notified of obtaining their Veeam Vanguard status. It's always difficult to select the limited number of individuals who can join each year's class of this longest running community program at Veeam - we're entering our 11th year! Fortunately, we receive many great applications, but given the nature of our community, we need to keep it consistent and allow all members to get to know each other through the various initiatives and opportunities we offer them throughout the year. And that's just a fraction of the many benefits that come with membership in any of the Veeam 100 Community programs.Bigger PictureWe often use terms like Vanguard, Legend, VeeaMVP interchangeably with Veeam100. Why is that? At Veeam we have 3 different types of community programs - Veeam Vanguards and Veeam Legends are dedicated to our external technical advocates who are n

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jeffsheadComes here often
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Fresh Veeam B&R install - Migrate only Credintails & Passwords

I’ve encountered a couple of issues with B&R and I’d like to start from scratch. I’m contemplating renaming my old B&R server VM and creating a new VM with a freash OS and Veeam B&R install since my current B&R server has been updated many times and was switched from Microsoft SQL to PostgreSQL.Is there a way to export/import only the Credintails & Passwords? I want to manually add all of the other info into the B&R server because one of the issues I’m encountering seems to be database related.Issues:I replaced a physical workstation that uses Windows Agent. I reinstalled the old SSD into the new computer. I renamed the PC. Everything works, including Veeam Agent backups but I noticed that email alerts and Malware scan related errors still reference the old computer name even though the new pc name is displayed in the B&R control panel. Since enabling Veeam Threat Hunter, I get the following email alerts:   [Error] Malware analysis session has failed unex

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Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
published in News
Data Protection, CPU Ready, Database Updates, Mobile Push Notifications and MoreVeeam Community Recap #207

Rick is in Seattle again this week and ​@Madi.Cristil is back home; we have a lot to share this week! We have a full docket up form the community, Vanguard blog spotlight (and new class!), Special Department News and Who’s New! Please also see the critical update note below. Watch this week’s episode here:Featured Contentvia ​@Tommy O'Shea via ​@eprieto via ​@Iams3le Vanguard Blog Spotlightvia ​@benharmer Creating Push Notifications with Veeam ONE Alarms – benharmer.blogCOOL TOPIC BEN!Critical Update to Veeam Backup & ReplicationI want to draw everyone’s attention to KB4696 which has an update to Veeam Backup & Replication that should be applied as soon as possible: KB4696: Release Information for Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3 Special Department Newsvia ​@NikolaPejkova via ​@MicoolPaul ​@tsmith and ​@HangTen416 Who’s NewWe are happy to welcome +116 new members to the Veeam Community this week. Coolest usernames are ​@TopTuna, ​@getachew, ​@birdwaffle (please explain LOL)

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jeffsheadComes here often
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Malware Analysis errors - B&R still referencing old workstation name

B&R 12.3.1.1139 VOne 12.3.0.4670 Agent for MS 6.3.1.1074Job managed by agentA few months ago, I replaced a physical workstation that uses Windows Agent. I reinstalled the old SSD into the new computer. I renamed the PC. Everything works, including Veeam Agent backups but I noticed that email alerts and Malware scan related errors still reference the old computer name even though the new pc name is displayed in the B&R control panel.Since updating to B&R 12.3 and enabling Veeam Threat Hunter, I get the following email alerts:[Error] Malware analysis session has failed unexpectedly: Action completed with error [Failed] Daily malware detection report (0 malware events for 0 workloads)On the B&R server, I see the following in: C:\ProgramData\Veeam\Backup\Svc.VeeamDataAnalyzer.logCode: Select all[CRansomwareSessionMailer] Sending session failure email report...[25.01.2025 01:33:13.265] <48> Info (3) [DB] Generating xml report[25.01.2025 01:33:13.328] <48

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Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
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VeeamON 2025 San Diego, California! Agenda is Live!

Good day everyone,  If you haven’t registered for VeeamON 2025 yet, there’s still time to do so for the online experience! Use this link to do so:  VeeamON 2025 | San Diego, April 21-23 Looking forward to see you all there! :) Madi 

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tarik.yenisey
tarik.yeniseyVUG Leader
asked in Blogs and Podcasts
Veeam Data Cloud - Backup Work Hasn't Started for a Long Time

Hi, I have an M365 environment with about 600 Users. I have divided my backup jobs into 2, Outlook and OneDrive, but for a long time the backup jobs are working but not progressing. What should I do? 

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DWhitlowNew Here
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SQL CIFS database location

Using 12.3Is there a way to restore a DB to a CIFS share? I have a MS SQL VM that points to a CIFS share location on our NetApp SAN. When I try and do a restore I cannot specify the Database files target location to anything other that a drive the server sees as local, meaning not a cifs share, or a network mapped drive. 

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hs08
hs08Comes here often
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Data Bytes

Hello,Someone can explain what is Data processed, read and transferred? 

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eprieto
eprietoOn the path to Greatness
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
OpenShift v4 on vSphere - Common Practices and Recommendations

General Recommendations Platform Memory and CPU Over-commitmentFirst and foremost, memory over-commitment is not recommended in OpenShift. However, Red Hat recommends overall CPU over-commitment ratio must not exceed 1.8x of the number of physical cores and that memory usage may not exceed 0.9x of the physical memory available in a cluster. This rule is applicable to the ratio of CPU allocation to all of the pods to physical cores available in a cluster.NOTE: CPU over-commitment leads to throttling, so slowness of all workloads on the impacted node. Thereby workloads can be more or less sensitive to that.✅More Information about CPU Ready HereGeneral rules for the vCPU:pCPU ratio ⚙️🧠:✅ 1:1 to 1:3 → No problem 😌⚠️ 1:3 to 1:5 → Performance may start to degrade 🐢📉🚫 1:5 or higher → Likely CPU Ready issues 🔴🧯 Storage and Network LatencyVarious kinds of applications are more or less sensitive to latency on network and/or storage. In the context of an OCP instance the etcd as hosted on

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