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Mildur
MildurInfluencer
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Veeam Disaster Recovery Orchestrator 5.0 is released

Veeam has just released the Veeam Disaster Recovery Orchestrator V5.0 Whats New https://www.veeam.com/veeam_orchestrator_5_0_whats_new_wn.pdf Storage orchestration plans for HPE Primera, 3PAR and Alletra 9000 storage systems Directly orchestrate failover from Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) storage systems, leveraging HPE native snapshot replication, to reduce the complexity of the recovery process. Streamlined operations with NEW enhanced dashboard At-a-glance view of your target environment state alerts you to detect potential RTO and RPO violations before they impact your recovery. Simplified plan workflow with NEW inventory view Accelerate orchestration plan creation with visibility into your whole environment. Release Notes https://www.veeam.com/veeam_orchestrator_5_0_release_notes_rn.pdf

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BlobZNew Here
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How to use agent for B&R server backup for BareMetal recovery.

Hi, I’m hoping someone can point me in the correct direction. I have Veeam B&R Community edition server running on my Windows 10 workstation. I do backups of the O/S drive daily and monthly, the user data hourly and monthly and the VM drive daily and monthly. I wanted to have bare-metal recovery but it turns out that Veeam’s bare metal recovery only works if the backups are taken by a Veeam Windows agent implementation. I tried this but because I am already backing data using B&R the agent policy fails. How can I get a bare-metal recovery option? I used to use Windows backup but I keep getting issues with other drives getting flagged as required and that blows out the space required for the Windows backup. Thanks in anticipation. Bob

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JMeixner
JMeixner
JMeixnerVeeam Vanguard
posted in Discussion Boards
Veeam Backup & Replication supported encryption standards and methods

One of my clients (public sector) has high security requirements for his IT environment – including backup and storage. I found the following statement from VEEAM about the used encryption standards and methods in Veeam Backup and Replication: “Veeam Backup & Replication supports the following encryption standards and methods: Data Encryption To encrypt data blocks in backup files and files archived to tape, Veeam Backup & Replication uses the 256-bit AES with a 256-bit key length in the CBC-mode. This is designed to support the FIPS 140-2 standard. More information around that standard can be found here . As a part of Veeam Backup & Replication’s ability to generate a key based on a password, it uses the Password-Based Key Derivation Function, PKCS #5 version 2.0 as a part of NIST Publication 800-132. Veeam Backup & Replication uses 10,000 HMAC-SHA1 iterations and a 512-bit salt. More information can be found here . Veeam Backup & Replication uses the following hashing algorithms: For

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JMeixner
JMeixnerVeeam Vanguard
posted in Discussion Boards
DellEMC Powerstore Plugin available

A new storage integration for Veeam is available - DellEMC PowerStore See @Rick Vanovers blog entry on this: https://www.veeam.com/blog/dell-emc-powerstore-plugin.html

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7Ryan7Not a newbie anymore
asked in YARA and Script Library
Automatically remove machines from Job

Hey All, I’ve tried to get some automation for the backup of my Citrix base images. I have a script that adds a machine to the backup job based on the name. Of course, these machines get created and deleted like flies, and I was wanting to automatically remove them if they’ve been removed from vCenter. I guess I could use tags, but then I’d have to rely on my Citrix admin to use the tags, and if it’s forgotten then there’s no backup, so I’ve decided a script is the way to go. So adding machines to the jobs works wonderfully, but I can’t seem to nail the way to remove the machines that aren’t in vCenter inventory. I also have the auto delete from backups turned on to prune the base images after x days. Here’s the snippet of powershell causing issues: #Searches the backup job to find any VM that don't have a size associated with the VM and assigns it to the variable ie. VM is still in the job but the VM is deleted.$NullVM = Get-VBRJobObject -job $Citrixbackupjob | Where-Object -Property

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Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Fix unoptimized partitions with Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows

I had a scenario in the lab where some partitions were not optimal for use but I wanted to keep the installation of Windows. In just 15 minutes, I was able to do a bare metal recovery with the Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows and resize the partitions. This was best set with a video, enjoy!

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Markus.K1985
Markus.K1985Comes here often
posted in YARA and Script Library
[PowerShell] Get All Backup Repositories Advanced

[Array]$RepoList = Get-VBRBackupRepository | Where-Object {$_.Type -ne "SanSnapshotOnly"} [Array]$ScaleOuts = Get-VBRBackupRepository -ScaleOutif ($ScaleOuts) { foreach ($ScaleOut in $ScaleOuts) { $Extents = Get-VBRRepositoryExtent -Repository $ScaleOut foreach ($Extent in $Extents) { $RepoList = $RepoList + $Extent.repository } }}$RepoList | Select-Object Name, Path, `@{Name="CachedTotalSpaceGB"; Expression= {[Math]::Round([Decimal]$_.info.CachedTotalSpace/1GB,2)}}, `@{Name="CachedFreeSpaceGB"; Expression= {[Math]::Round([Decimal]$_.info.CachedFreeSpace/1GB,2)}} | Format-Table -AutoSize

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regnor
regnorVeeam MVP
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Ask Anton Gostev anything (AMA on reddit)

If you didn't read it in the R&D digest, Anton Gostev has started a Ask Me Anything subreddit. http://askgostev.wtf/ If you always wanted to ask Anton anything special and didn't find the right place, this could be your chance. Just keep on mind, that it's not meant for support requests and similar: This is NOT a good place to ask me about tactical stuff such as an advice about your particular environment, help with a support case or with a sales quote. However, if you have more of a global/strategic/tough question and you want my opinion specifically – now you have an opportunity to ask me directly

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AnanduComes here often
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repository of veeam for o365

When backing up o365 data if I am using DAS like windows or linux, does the repository requirements remain same as for veeam backup & replication?

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PriyankaNew Here
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VBO backup server configure in AWS ECS and data will be store in AWS cloud S3 for O365 backup. what is the configuration require for VBO in AWS cloud

VBO backup server configure in AWS ECS and data will be store in AWS cloud S3 for O365 backup. what is the configuration require for VBO in AWS cloud

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LostInEther
LostInEtherComes here often
posted in Discussion Boards
Fun Friday: Linux __Server__ Distribution of Choice?

After reading MicoolPaul’s question “Linux Distribution of Choice” the answers to MicoolPaul’s question seemed to be more geared for a desktop. So I began to wonder what Linux distribution do people choose for servers in a production environment. Are people’s choice the same for a production server as their desktop choice? Of course, when you’re creating a Linux production server you don’t install an X11/Wayland Desktop Environment. In my environment, there some RHEL and Ubuntu servers. Linux appliances, provided by a vendor, seem to be CentOS, Ubuntu, and SuSE. What’s your production distro of choice?

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dkleeman
dkleemanNew Here
asked in Discussion Boards
Veeam hardened repository behind NAT

We are trying to commission a new Veeam hardened repository for off-site backups (Backup Copy jobs). we have put the server behind internal NAT (i.e. using a private IP not an internet IP) as we feel this will improve the security. Backup jobs work but Backup Copy jobs do not and I am getting the impression that NAT is the problem. The primary repository is trying to communicate with secondary with its ‘real’ IP rather than the NAT IP. Can this be overcome?

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Mildur
benyoung
benyoungComes here often
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Christmas Cracker alarm dashboard for VeeamONE

VeeamONE allows you fire a script when alarms are triggered so given the time of year for the last Veeam User Group of the year I have created a Christmas themed dashboard and api to push alerts too and display them in real time. When an alert is received the dashboard which is subscribed to a websocket has the alarm detail pushed down to it and in turn has the alarm formatted and injected onto the page. Note there is a new experimental VeeamONE API I will look to show and provide an alternate dashboard where we are pulling the alarms directly. Here's an example of the dashboard running with one alarm having been pushed through. Ways you can use this yourself Run the docker image I have already built For the time limited, use my demo endpoint at https://veeamonereceiver.benyoung.dev Clone the source code, modify if required and publish (built in aspnet core) There is a Get Started page that has links to the powershell script/alarm config, or a more detailed version is below. 1. Run the

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Kseniya
Kseniya✨
published in News
Veeam Community Recap #54

Happy Friday, everyone! I and @Rick Vanover are back for the week 54, highlighting NEW integration between Veeam University and Community Hub, Veeam Genius Quiz in France and the top 3 posts of the week Check it out now TODAY, 12 pm ET, Friday Tech Bites: Fresh off of TechMentor, @Rick Vanover and @Rin will recap some Azure and Microsoft 365 tips that were shared at this Microsoft-focused event. Backup, Security, Data Portability and more! https://www.linkedin.com/events/microsoft365andazuretipsandtric6866814233762394112/

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PriyankaNew Here
asked in Discussion Boards
what is the best option to configure O365 backup in veeam? cloud to cloud or first copy on prem and second copy cloud

what is the best option to configure O365 backup in veeam? cloud to cloud or first copy on prem and second copy cloud

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Chris.Childerhose
Chris.ChilderhoseVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Discussion Boards
Mastering Veeam Backup & Replicaiton v11 - Book Reviews - Community involvement

I have been in touch with Packt publishing and we are starting to gather a list of potential people to conduct a review of my book coming out early 2022 - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v11 (update to my v10 book). I can only take about 6-8 people but if you want to get a PDF copy and can do an honest review for Amazon please send your name and email. If you are a Vanguard and have already reached out please don’t send again.

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AnanduComes here often
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staging server on veeam backup for azure

Hey guys I have a query, If I want to perform an azure SQL backup in veeam backup for azure and I choose staging server to process, what are the things I need to keep in mind when using staging server i.e, how can I add a staging server to veeam backup for azure, which region should the staging server be deployed? and while choosing staging server should I choose credentials of staging server or SQL ? If it is staging server how is it going to backup the SQL workloads without sql credentials ?

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deser5Not a newbie anymore
asked in Discussion Boards
Backup Email notifications

Hello, I would like to know if we can process the emails sent from Veeam once a day (once the backup window has finished) and ensure we have 2 success emails for each job (one for the main backup job and one for the replication job stating the backup jobs and its status). I would like to get an email daily that will mention all back jobs have been completed and its status (Successful, Warning or Critical). EX. I have 12 jobs and from those 12 jobs I want 2 emails stating those 12 jobs (One for main backup and for the replication) and saying that those jobs have been completed successfully, have warnings or some critical. this is for the backup and replication jobs. job 1 = back successfuly completed or warning or criticaljob 2 = back successfuly completed or warning or criticaljob 3 = back successfuly completed or warning or criticaljob 4 = back successfuly completed or warning or criticaljob 5 = back successfuly completed or warning or criticaljob 6 = back successfuly completed or war

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Kseniya
Kseniya✨
published in News
The Veeam University and Community Hub integration is LIVE!

We are happy to announce the launch of an integration between Veeam University and Community Hub! Veeam University is a free on-demand training built specifically for end-users. Whether you’re new to Veeam or an expert on how to use our solutions, you can get access anywhere, anytime, on any device to the knowledge and expertise you need to stay current, whether that’s basic features or advanced functionality. What does this integration mean to you? This integration means you can easily connect your Veeam University account to your Veeam Community profile and start getting points and badges for all your Veeam University activities and pathway completions. How does it work? Log into Veeam University, use the same email address for logins in both properties (Veeam University and Community Hub), and your points will be scored automatically. To track your achievements, keep an eye on your profile and on the leaderboard. You’ll see how many points you have and the number of badges you’ve ac

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AnanduComes here often
asked in Discussion Boards
Oracle RMAN backup

Hey guys, If I want to initiate oracle RMAN backup in veeam by running the backup from database, backup will run in veeam repo, but what about the schedule settings for that? where can I edit that?

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vNote42
vNote42On the path to Greatness
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
[What (else) is new in v11 - VII] Persistent guest agent

Default behavior in VBR (incl. v11!): When a VM gets application-aware backed up, runtime components gets installed at start of job and are removed at the end. With v11 we have the option to install them persistent! This increases security! No Admin-Share and VIX-access is necessary any more. But it is required to deploy the Veeam Installer Service on the VMs you want to use persistent components. This can be done by manual installation, Group policy roll-out, or by adding the VM to managed Servers. When everything works fine, components are installed persistently: If you enable this feature and something does not work (as installer is not deployed, ..), VBR tries to run non-persistent components.

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marcofabbri
marcofabbriOn the path to Greatness
posted in Discussion Boards
Windows 11 Veeam Agent 5.0.0.4301

I know this might be a superfluous post, but I write it anyway because I know that someone will do a google search about it. Windows 11 is out today (and if you are an IT you doesn’t install it today definitely in some production device, aren’t you?) Anyway Veeam Agent for Windows 5.0.0.4301 has issue with it, and it’s not supported. So. Please. Wait. As @MicoolPaul said: You want v11a which currently has “Windows 11 readiness” based on pre-release, still not officially supported of course! But v11a includes 5.0.1 KB4215: Release Information for Veeam Backup & Replication 11a

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AnanduComes here often
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diff. between Static IP mapping and IP masquerading

Can anyone tell the difference between Static IP mapping and IP masquerading? Both are trying to access VM in virtual lab, so what is the difference?

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Chris.Childerhose
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nscblauensteinerNew Here
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Veeam o365 - Teams objeckt automatically remove/add

Is there a way for teams to automatically remove objects from backups, i.e. team objeckts that could not be found anymore, but also to automatically include objects, with a certain prefix, in backups? Thanks so far!

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Mildur
MicoolPaul
MicoolPaul
posted in Discussion Boards
Fun Friday: Linux Distribution of Choice?

Hey everyone, I was working on reviving my decade old MacBook Pro yesterday, I didn’t want to put MacOS on it again because the only versions it supports are end of life, so inevitably I went down the Linux route. I prepped my USB, installed my distribution of choice (Ubuntu) and set it up as I needed (my dedicated GPU is dead so I needed a fair few tweaks to force the integrated one). As I was installing Ubuntu, it occurred to me, I gave ZERO thought to deploying anything other than Ubuntu, it’s just MY default go-to when I need a Linux OS. So, what’s your go-to? Why is it your go-to? Was it a feature, a security/compliance requirement? Was it the support? Or was it the first one you just *clicked* with? For me, I first started using Ubuntu on the 10.x release. I used Debian and Centos, but Ubuntu just felt nicer to use, helping me learn more about Linux and getting me comfortable enough to go headless on a Linux server (which would make me more confident when Windows started doing Co

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