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MikeLeoneComes here often
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How best to create backup and backup to tape jobs for different days

OK, so this will be a bit odd. I have a Windows cluster set up as a file server. It’s a bit on the large size (11 TB - yes, TB :-)). Here’s what I want to do. We backup data to  NAS (Dell Data Domain). Then we also copy to tape and send off site. So here’s what I want to do with this huge job.I want to backup to NAS incrementally every day, and a FULL backup on weekend (either Fri night or Sat, either is fine). The problem is .. I am currently limited on the number of tape drives (LTO 7 drives). And so what I want to do is:copy to tape the incremental daily, but only write the FULL on Thu (Thu is the day when I have the lightest load of jobs writing to tape). And I don’t see a way to do that.I see ADVANCD options on Tape jobs for “Process latest full backup only”. But what I want to do is to write out the FULL back on Thu, even though it was created 5 days earlier, and without any incrementals made since the full (i.e., no “chain”).Meanwhile, I *also* want the daily incrementals to be

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mnourNew Here
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VeeamBackup&Replication 12 instlation failed

once i try to install VeeamBackup&Replication the setup refuse to complete it just once started it gives  that The error "unknown exception occurred vmaGetpropertiesFromRegistry"and close the setup and refuse to continue i am sure that happes related to uncorrect uninstalled veeam application is that mean i look for another application ?

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AndrePulia
AndrePuliaVeeam Vanguard
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Diagrams for Architecture

Hi Community, During the projects I have been working on, or in the VMCA classes I teach, I use drawio.com to make diagrams. It is a simple and free tool to use. However, the Veeam icons are not always up to date on it. So, to improve the quality, quantity and standard of the Veeam icons, I share many other formats with you.So, you can use drawio as a diagram tool and the Veeam icons in SVG format. Once drawio is open, you just need to copy and paste the desired icons into the drawio window.For those who use Visio, I’ll attach the visio stencils as well.  

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spider32Influencer
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How to disable https in Virtual Lab Router?

Recently found out that the Virtual Router’s port 443 is open. PS C:\WINDOWS\system32> Test-NetConnection -ComputerName 10.3.14.205 -Port 443ComputerName     : 10.y.y.yRemoteAddress    : 10.y.y.yRemotePort       : 443InterfaceAlias   : _something.netSourceAddress    : 10.z.z.zTcpTestSucceeded : True I tried using systemctl and service commands to verify status. Both do not work in this strip down linux version.  Appreciate suggestions on how to remove apache2 or prevent it from starting at boot. 

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spider32Influencer
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Orchestrator Error, Veeam One Monitoring Service cannot access its database

Orchestrator Error, Veeam One Monitoring Service cannot access its database.Initially got the error, “The embedded Veeam Backup and Replication server is not Healthy, state = Communication Error”.So digging more into the issue showed the error above. When I ran VeeamOne client, it said it cannot connect to the Veeam One server.I noticed at the top of the client it shows Community EditionThis is weird, why would it say Community Edition, if VRO is showing a valid license I ran the Veeam One setting utility and was able to connect successfully  I opened a ticket to Veeam support and we have been going back and forth for almost 2 weeks now and no results yet. Hoping you folks can give me ideas where to go next.

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hodnet
hodnet
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Error: Cannot find some NAS backup metadata sections

Hi guys,I have a file backup containing several NetApp shares, and at every backup the following error appears in the statistics: Error: Canot Find some NAS backup metadata sectionsIt is resolving that at “Retry 1” but it does this every single backup, and I want to know the root cause of it - even if it gets resolved eventually.(someone told me it might be that backup job contains a lot of NetApp shares, so it can’t “deal” with all of them then it drops few of them and then retires to back them up individually and with success… but i don’t know...) Please let me know if any of you have had the same issue and/or how did it get resolved Thanks!! 😁

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hs08
hs08Comes here often
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Linux migration Instant recovery

When i migrate linux VM from vmware to hyper-v using instant recovery, the VM can boot up but when i migrate to production and the VM rebooted then the VM can’t boot up and stuck in dracut.Anyonw know why? 

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AndreAtkinson
AndreAtkinsonVeeam MVP
posted in YARA and Script Library
Dynamically Download Yara Rules

Hi All,Wasnt sure where to post this so adding it here.Had a requirement recently to automate the process of adding YARA rules and found that ransomware.live has a great list! fantastic resources for those that havent looked at it yet.leveraging their API, I basically pull the rules and then copy them to the VBR server, pretty simple but hopefully going to improve it as things move on but figured id share with the wider team.https://homelabpro.xyz/posts/2025-05-09-dynamically-download-yara-rules/

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spider32Influencer
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Permission Denied when trying to add another Hardened Repository to the Backup Repositories.

I was able to setup and add/use the initial disk to the Backup Repositories. However, I’m thinking, it we reach the maximum drive size, we would need to add a second immutable disk to the Backup Repositories. In doing so, I encountered the following error:Since this is a different mount point, I’m assuming it should work. I tried re-adding the veeamuser (username used to add the original immutable disk) to sudo group and reset the password but still unable to add the 2nd immutable disk to the Backup Repo. My objective is to create an immutable SOBR that would allow adding disks as needed.What do you think am I missing here? Thanks

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ronomaticNot a newbie anymore
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Per VM Backups

Hey folks,I work for a Veeam Reseller/MSP and have a quick question about per-VM backup chains.We have a tenant who's switching their local backups from legacy to per-VM format. On our end, all of our Cloud Connect repos are already set up for per-VM.Once they make the switch locally, will their backup copy jobs to us just keep going with incrementals since our side is already per-VM? Or will this trigger a new full backup on the service provider side?Ideally, we’re hoping the chain just continues without needing a new full. Just wanted to check if anyone’s been through this and can confirm.Thanks!

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Geoff Burke
Geoff BurkeVeeam Vanguard
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Are you using a SIEM with VEEAM?

Hi Everyone, Last week at VeeamON I was asking people about SIEMS, if they are using them and if so which ones?I got a myriad of answers. So I wanted to put up a poll here asking if you use and which one?  

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Max.SchaeferNew Here
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[Feature Request] Create Folders in the Backup-Job-View

Hello everybody,I could not find any Solution in VEEAM Backup and Replication Console, neither searching on the Internet.But I want to request a Feature, so we are able to create Folders in the Backup-Job-View to organzie Backup-Jobs. For example:Daily Jobs SQL Jobsetc.Thanks in advance.

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raymondvermeerNew Here
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Oracle RMAN plugin error: Failed to asynchronously execute command [plugin.findRMANBackupFilesForSbtInfo] on backup server

When running multiple backups at the same time backups fail with this error stack. How can I solve this? RMAN-00571: ===========================================================RMAN-00569: =============== ERROR MESSAGE STACK FOLLOWS ===============RMAN-00571: ===========================================================RMAN-03009: failure of backup command on ORA_SBT_TAPE_1 channel at 05/06/2025 22:46:41ORA-27191: sbtinfo2 returned errorAdditional information: 3475ORA-19511: non RMAN, but media manager or vendor specific failure, error text: Broken pipe--tr:Cannot write data to the socket. Data size: [18636].--tr:Failed to write data into throttled device.--tr:Failed to asynchronously execute command [plugin.findRMANBackupFilesForSbtInfo] on backup server [xxx.xx.x.xx:10006].--tr:Cannot find RMAN bac

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Pybarra
PybarraInfluencer
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Nutanix Mine and Veeam End of Support

Nutanix has issued another end of sales document for Nutanix Mine. They want existing customers to migrate to Nutanix Unified Storage (NUS). There is currently no migration path for Nutanix Mine customers. They will have to build out a new cluster and copy their backups to the new cluster that is licensed for Nutanix Unified Storage. Please have customers reach out to the Nutanix reps to acquire appropriate licensing upgrade paths. I have attached the current EOS document below. Once the Veeam Nutanix Mine online documentation is updated it will also reflect this new document attached. The last supported version for Mine v4 will be Veeam Backup and Replication v12.x. Veeam Nutanix Mine System Requirements (Veeam Nutanix Mine documentation - update pending with new Nutanix EOS doc) 

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greenwallNew Here
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VBR 12.3.1.1139 Migrate to another postgresql server failes for wrong database name?

Hi,I’m using VBR 12.3.1.1139 and have already successfully migrated the configuration database to a local PostgreSQL server (which was installed during the VBR update/setup).Now I’d like to move from the local db server to a centralized one. Therefore I started the configuration “Restore” process and again chose”migrate”. Typed in hostname, database name, name and password of native authorization. But when clickin on “connect”, I get a dialog (from the db server?) that the connection is refused, the phrase is “no pg_hpa.conf entry for host <hhhh>, user <uuuu>, database <dddd>, SSL off”The problem seems to be “...database <dddd>...” whereas <dddd> is NOT what I entered into the migration dialog under “database name”. The centralized pg server only permits a certain database for each of their users.Our pg server tells me that VBR wants to connect to <dddd> where <dddd> is in fact the name of the user VBR is running with!? e.g. “BCKSRV2\horst”.Thi

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fakru.mdNew Here
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SAP HANA DB Backup Failed

Team,My SAP HANA DB are failing with below error. VEEAM Ver 12 hdbsql error: * 447: backup could not be completed: [110512] Backint reported 'BACKINT backup job into /usr/sap/KSD/SYS/global/hdb/backint/SYSTEMDB/COMPLETE_DATA_BACKUP_databackup_0_1 failed with error code ERROR' in file '/var/tmp/hdbbackint_KSD.wI4S0A', [110203] Not all data could be written: Expected 4096 but transferred 0 SQLSTATE: HY000 Your support is highly appreciated

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thisisinterstellarNew Here
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{Feature Request} Backup Copy possibility for Azure SQL databases to Object storage

Hi all,I have a feature request: can it be made possible to offload backups of Azure SQL databases created with Veeam for Microsoft Azure from VBR to Wasabi or other object storage using a copy job?At the moment this is possible for Azure VM's of which backups are made on blob storage. For Azure SQL it is only possible to make backups on blob storage so there is actually no offsite backup possible… 

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mnaimNew Here
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RESTORE DB FAILED

Hello I am running into this issue; any idea what could  caused it  

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Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
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Blog of the Month April 2025 Winner
Blog of the Month April 2025 WinnerBlog of the Month

 Congratulations ​@makacmar , you are the winner of Blog of the Month April edition! 🤝   

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SashoB
SashoBNot a newbie anymore
asked in YARA and Script Library
Yara rules repository

Hi,Where do you guys mostly download Yara rules for Veeam from?This GIT looks not maintained for years (files from 2022).  https://github.com/YARA-Rules/rules/archive/refs/heads/master.zipI also used those links but I had some troubles when scanning backup.https://github.com/Neo23x0/signature-base/archive/refs/heads/master.ziphttps://yaraify.abuse.ch/yarahub/yaraify-rules.zip

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Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
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Blog of the Month April 2025
Blog of the Month April 2025Blog of the Month

April brought another wave of amazing content from our Veeam Community, and we’re here for it! We’ve selected six standout articles — now it’s your turn to have a say. Cast your vote and help us choose the top blog of the month before the clock runs out on May 6th (NYT)! ⏳🗳️Your vote means more than you think — it’s a big shoutout to our community members who keep the Hub thriving. 💚Best of luck to all the talented contributors! 😊​@leaha , ​ ​@saintdle , ​@makacmar , ​@mkevenaar , ​@marycordova , ​@matheusgiovanini Best, Madi 

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leduardoserrano
leduardoserranoOn the path to Greatness
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Microsoft VSS Framework: Recap and Troubleshooting

 Sometimes, we need to remember some basic concepts to understand what happens "under the hood" in operations we perform on a day-to-day basis, such as performing an application-consistent backup and how to troubleshoot it. So, what is Microsoft VSS?Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is a volume backup framework in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems.It integrates with many applications and backup solutions, like Veeam Backup & Replication, to provide application-consistent backups. Why is VSS used? Some enterprise applications maintain transactional interdependencies between data files, logs, metadata, and in-memory data.For these applications, an application-consistent backup ensures that all these transactional elements are synchronized when captured by the backup requestHere, we show examples of applications integration with Microsoft VSS for consistent backups:Databases: SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL; Email Server: Microsoft Exchange; Enterprise Applications: SAP, Microsof

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leaha
leahaNot a newbie anymore
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Veeam Data Platform 12.3 Ultimate Guide - Tutorial

Hi AllI have been working on a 1 stop shop for everything Veeam Data Platform 12.3 documentation wiseThis includes a break down on the subscription offerings, and deploying and configuration information forVeeam Backup And ReplicationVeeam Enterprise ManagerVeeam ONEVeeam Recovery OrchestratorIts not an entirely complete guide, some bits I dropped out of the scope, as Veeam has SO much stuff and this was already getting long, so I covered what I felt was the most important featuresIts sectioned out to make it easier to read and due to the massive scope on itMost bits should adhear to best practicesI hope this helps people get the most out of Veeam, as I feels its the best out there and offers so much value in its feature sethttps://blog.leaha.co.uk/2025/04/22/veeam-data-platform-12-3-ultimate-deployment-guide/

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saintdle
saintdleVeeam Vanguard
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Working with KubeVirt as a VMware Admin: My Key Learnings

Hi Everyone,Over the past few months, like many others, my role has shifted slightly.After years of working deeply with VMware technologies (vSphere, NSX, vSAN, Veeam integrations, etc.), I’m now also helping customers explore adjacent or complementary solutions — especially in Kubernetes-native environments.One technology that comes up a lot is KubeVirt — a way to run VMs inside Kubernetes clusters, alongside containers.It's not intended to replace vSphere, and it’s certainly not a "better vs worse" situation. It's simply different — and the learning curve can catch you off guard if you approach it expecting it to feel like vCenter.While working with KubeVirt, here are a few key takeaways I thought might be helpful to share: Storage is very different: Instead of datastores and VMDKs, you deal with Kubernetes PersistentVolumeClaims (PVCs) and CSI drivers. Live migration depends heavily on ReadWriteMany or block volumes. Networking needs a shift in mindset: Concepts like vSwitches and

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bayates826Not a newbie anymore
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Ubuntu 24.04 Proxmox VM recovery with LUKS

I’ve got an Ubuntu 24.04 VM running in Proxmox VE which is backed up using Backup & Recovery Community edition.  The VM failed recently and I restored the VM back to Proxmox VE, but it just boots to Grub recovery. From what I understand, the problem is the VM is encrypted with LUKS which is transparent to Veeam.  I’ve read a few posts and guides on getting this to work, but I’m not having any luck.  I’m able to decrypt and mount the volume in a live environment, but I cannot get it to permanently mount in order to boot. Is there anything special that needs to be done for encrypted Ubuntu VMs in Proxmox or any guide for restoring LUKS VMs? 

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