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Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
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Power Automate, Linux Hardened Repository, PowerShell and Performance Tests
Power Automate, Linux Hardened Repository, PowerShell and Performance TestsVeeam Community Recap #209

El Rickatron is in California (early record time!) and ​@Madi.Cristil is at her home base. We have a great lineup of Featured Content, Special Department News and Who’s New straight from ​@safiya. Watch this week’s episode here:Featured Contentvia ​@Tommy O'Shea via ​@SSimpson via ​@Chris.Childerhose Vanguard Blog Spotlight - Mateus WolffThis week’s featured post is from ​@wolff.mateus Performing Performance Testing on Backup Linux Repositories - Think IT → Note you can translate it to English in the browser. Special Department Newsvia ​@Madi.Cristil → Congratulations ​@Dynamic  VUG Canada - Ottawavia ​@dips ​@Tobias Gregorius and ​@lukas.k VUG Spain - Barcelonavia ​@Mohamed Ali  and ​@jigar.thakker via ​@Rin ​@StevenGDV ​@vmJoe and ​@Madi.Cristil → Upcoming Veeam 100 Show → You don’t want to miss this one! (3) Fortify Your Data: How Veeam Vault Protects Against Ransomware & Disasters | LinkedIn World Backup Day was Monday - We launched a sleepcast...Just when I think I’ve seen it

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CarySun
CarySunVeeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
How to use QNAP as object storage for Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1 with Immutability Backup

QNAP QuObjects application is free and certificated for objects with immutability, which means you can use it as object storage within Veeam for a backup repository that supports their immutability feature.QNAT QuObjects Requirements: 1.Log on to the NAS as an administrator.2.Select App Center. 3.Click the Search icon on the App Center page. 4.Enter QuObjects and select the QuObjects and click Install. 5.Click Open after Installation is completed. 6.Ensure turn on Server Connection on the QuObjects S3 Compatible Object Service page and select User Management. 7.Click Add User on the User Management page. 8.Select a user on the Add an Authorized User page and click Add. 9.Click the Add key icon on the User Management page. 10.Ensure QuObjects creates an access key for the user and select Storage Space. 11.Click Create on the Storage Space page. 12.Enter the storage space name in the Folder Name field on the Create Storage Space page, select the user and click Create. 13.Select the new c

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alan.thompsonComes here often
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Wasabi performance vs VCC

Good afternoon, just thought I’d ask the question alongside speaking with our FW MSP and Veeam themselves…I’m trailing Wasabi right now. So far, a backup copy job running for a couple of my smaller VMs is not even completing, and the speed is showing a 6MB/s doing its initial seed.I have a 1Gbps leased line and the VCC jobs for the same VM’s run at around 110MB/s. I very much doubt this is the difference between great value cloud object storage and a VCC partners inhouse infrastructure, but I suppose I need to ask now before I waste more time on this…Any insights? There is nothing on the Veeam server throttling this, the FW MSP has been asked and has said all wasabi endpoints are not subject to inspection so I am starting to wonder.TIA!

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VasifBabazadaNew Here
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Zabbix agent unreachable during veeam backup time

I have a physical Zabbix server, which I’ve added to a Veeam Protection Group in order to back it up. I'm backing it up using the "Linux Agent" backup type. Recently, during the backup process, the Zabbix agent on that server becomes unreachable.While the backup job is running, I receive continuous Telegram alerts indicating that all hosts in the infrastructure are unreachable. However, there are no actual issues in the environment — everything is functioning normally.When I check the Zabbix server itself during the backup, the zabbix_agentd service appears to be active (running). Once the backup job finishes, the agent becomes reachable again and everything returns to normal.I’ve been unable to find a solution to this issue anywhere. I would really appreciate any help or guidance on how to resolve this problem.Thank you in advance!

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Chris.Childerhose
GoldenTree
GoldenTreeComes here often
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Failover scenario

Our current VM farm is backed to a local Linux Immutable Repo and then BCJ to another Linux Immutable Repo in DR site. Both site are L2 connected with metro cluster formed on storage level.VBR server is installed on VM farm. What if: the production site is down, my VBR server is rebooted on DR site; while my primary backup repo and production VM farm is gone. During this period, I will leverage of resources on DR site and backup is still required before failback to production. I have to stop all existing backup policy and create new backup policy because backup path is changed?The initial backup during that moment will be incremental or full? (wondering because all backup file are there, but there are no LUN level replication before)Will the map backup function can help?

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NikksInfluencer
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delete restore point

We need to have the earliest restore points, how can I safely delete the old restore points so that we can retain the last x restore points? Where can I have the old restore points automatically deleted?For backup jobFor Replication job 

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Rick Vanover
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SiteLillyNew Here
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Challenges with Initial Setup of Veeam Data Platform – Need Some Guidance

Hi everyone,I’m currently in the process of setting up the Veeam Data Platform for the first time, and while the installation seemed to go smoothly at first, I’ve started running into some challenges during the configuration stage. I’m finding myself a little stuck when it comes to integrating Veeam with some of my existing backup solutions. I’m unsure if there’s a best practice or recommended approach for ensuring everything works seamlessly together.Additionally, as I work through the setup, I feel like I might be overlooking some important configuration settings that could be crucial for optimizing the platform’s performance. Are there any key steps or specific settings that I should pay closer attention to during the configuration process?Lastly, I’m curious if anyone here has faced similar challenges during their first deployment of the platform. What are some of the common issues that new users tend to run into, and how did you go about troubleshooting them?Thanks in advance!

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Tommy O'Shea
Chris.Childerhose
Chris.ChilderhoseVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
PowerShell Tips for Veeam

I am starting a new blog series on interesting PowerShell commands for anything Veeam related.  I usually find useful information whether it be searching or via Support cases.The first one comes from a support case I worked on with Veeam for VB365 and a repository sync issue. This command allows you to change the owner (move) a repository from one proxy to another or to a proxy pool.You can check it out here - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/04/01/powershell-tips-for-veeam-vb365-v8-1/ PowerShell Tips for Veeam – VB365 v8.1 I hope this blog post will be one of many that show the power of PowerShell when used with any of the Veeam product lines. Today, I will discuss a very cool feature that Support showed me: It allows you to move a VB365 repository from a single proxy to a proxy pool. While working on a support case with a repository that was not synchronizing, I got that fixed with Veeam Support’s help.During the process, we had to put the repository on a single proxy server as

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femComes here often
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Veeam Proxy Servers Maxing Out RAM – How to Identify Jobs Causing Spike?

Hi everyone,I have two Veeam proxy servers that max out their RAM (20GB) once or twice a week for about an hour. I’m trying to find out which jobs are running on the proxy at the time of the spike. I know the affected VM's name but need to identify the specific job running when memory usage is high.Proxy details:VMware VM With 20GB RAM (recently added 4GB, but still seeing spike)OS WindowsMax concurrent tasks: 16Is there a way to track this from the proxy server or within Veeam Backup & Replication? Any insights would be appreciated

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patrikstarComes here often
asked in Discussion Boards
Migrate to new ESXi Host - Backupchain

Hi!We have an ESXi 7 host with some VM on and want to replace it with a new host with ESXi 8.We have Veeam backup & Repliaction Enterprise 12.3 on a standalone server.The backup is going to a NAS, and then out to a cloud backup.I want to migrate all my VM to the new ESXi host but without losing the backupchain.Not sure what method that I should use.Can anyone here please give me som input what path is the best way to go?We rather not start from the beginning with all our backups.

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matheusgiovanini
matheusgiovaniniVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
AIX job is taking longer than expected to start

Hey community, This week, I encountered an issue with AIX agent backups. I have several AIX servers running versions 7.2 and 7.3. The backup jobs start, but there's a significant delay before they actually begin—when they start at all. When they do, the throughput is extremely low, and some jobs run for over 20 hours. The most severe issues seem to occur on AIX 7.3.  To troubleshoot, I tried: Uninstalling and reinstalling the Veeam Agent Creating a new protection group to ensure fresh package deployment and a new XML file However, the issue persists.When the job starts, it returns the path to the log file, and upon reviewing the logs, I found that:Path/var/log/veeam/Backup/JOB-Backup/Session_20250402_160020_\{311f3273-44bf-476e-93ab-7e8f9a943b07\}/Agent.Source.logLog[02.04.2025 16:02:46.438] <53084711> fb | Estimation:[02.04.2025 16:02:46.438] <53084711> fb | Backup stats:[02.04.2025 16:02:46.438] <53084711> fb | Total counts: files [607165], dirs [60021], links[959

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NikksInfluencer
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New Vcenter environment

I'm in the process of migrating our hosts and VMs from vCenter 7 to 8, maintaining the same EVC and cluster layout. During this migration, I understand there is a risk of breaking the backup chains due to potential new MOREF IDs. Is there a way to preserve the backup chains? Our jobs are mapped using vSphere Tags.I will be carrying out this migration without powering off any VMs or hosts, and I want to ensure the backup chains continue without issues.If I go to each job and remap or re-browse the VM objects by tags, will this preserve the backup chain and retention? If the backup chain isn't preserved and a new full backup is required, will the retention policy continue from where it left off?

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Mohamed Ali
Iams3le
Iams3leVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
How to upgrade Veeam Backup and replication to v12.3.1

Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.3.1.1139 was recently released on March 19, 2025. This introduces some critical security patches, new features, and performance enhancements. This update strengthens system security and improves reliability, making it essential for all users to upgrade promptly. Please, see what others are saying about this and the release overview.https://community.veeam.com/cyber-security-space-95/cve-2025-23120-a-vulnerability-allowing-remote-code-execution-rce-by-authenticated-domain-users-10000 https://community.veeam.com/blogs-and-podcasts-57/veeam-backup-replication-version-12-3-1-1139-march-2025-release-overview-10008  Here is a guide on how to upgrade to Veeam 12.3.0 in order to use the Part 1 solution of this guidehttps://community.veeam.com/blogs-and-podcasts-57/step-by-step-guide-to-upgrading-veeam-backup-replication-to-version-12-3-9771Note: When using the Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3 deployment embedded within Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.

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NikksInfluencer
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Backup Repair utility

We've experienced backup corruption due to an unforeseen circumstance. I'm familiar with the scheduled health check and its flexibility, and I perform daily checks.The backup is not file share one.As I understand it, the health check is a diagnostic tool, not a repair function.My question is: Do we have any repair capabilities to recover from corrupted backups and interruptions? Are there any repair utilities for addressing unique error messages?  

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Chris.Childerhose
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Novell2New Here
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Agent for Windows - Win11 restore to vcenter 8

Hi, I googled a lot, but couldn't find anything suitable. I have a test VM in a VMware Workstation17. I back up this VM (Win11 with TPM) with Veeam Agent for Windows (newest version). I would now like to bring this VM to the vCenter. What is the best way to do this? Do I have to install a Native Keyprovider in vCenter first? Or can I create a new VM Win11 in vCenter without disk, then attach the vmdk disk file?Thanks for your help!GreetingsNovell2

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eprieto
eprietoVeeam Legend
asked in Discussion Boards
Backup Strategy when Migrating from VMware to OpenShift Virtualization

One of our customers recently renewed **Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR)** in December, but is now evaluating a migration of their **58 VMware host** infrastructure to **OpenShift Virtualization (OCP-V)**. We know that to back up workloads on OCP-V, **Veeam requires Kasten K10**, however, **there is no direct conversion strategy** between VBR and Kasten, which poses a challenge in licensing continuity.Veeam currently suggests purchasing **Kasten as a standalone solution**, without considering the prior investment in VBR. This opens the possibility for the customer to explore other solutions such as **Trilio, Veritas, or other backup vendors** with native integration into Kubernetes environments.The key question is: **Is Veeam willing to sustain VBR without offering a transition path to Kasten, risking customer non-renewal? Or, on the contrary, should you design a strategy that allows you to ensure recurring business of between 42 and 58 nodes with Kasten?**This case highlights the

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Tommy O'Shea
Tommy O'SheaVeeam Legend
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Using Power Automate to Forward Veeam Community Notifications to Teams

I recently started playing around with Power Automate after a team member asked me to share the status of a daily backup job in a Teams chat. I tried to use Teams' "Get Channel Email" function, however it appears the organization has blocked that functionality. Perhaps they don't want channels filled with emails, and prefer us to use native alerting interfaces. I was left with the only option of using Power Automate, or "Workflows" in teams. I started with a simple template to forward emails to a chat, filtered it by subject line of that job's email report, and saved the workflow. This made me wonder what else Power Automate could be used for. Given my renewed goal to participate actively in the Veeam Community, I decided to start there. The Goals:Receive all notifications from the Veeam Community into a chat within Microsoft Teams Trim the content down to include only the user, and the message preview Removing the image at the top of each email Removing "Hi Tommy O'Shea," Removing a

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Dynamic
DynamicVeeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts
Integrate Veeam Backup & Replication in Sophos Central

 One of our customers is using Sophos Central with MDR (Managed Detection and Response) and recently added the "Back-up and Recovery" integration pack. This is an additional function that must be licensed accordingly!This means that it is now also possible to monitor and react to certain events within VBR using the Sophos Managed Service.Sean Simpson published the article Veeam Sophos Integration in the community in fall 2024. Among other things, this article deals with the advantages that are available with this solution.In this blog post, I will now look at the step-by-step deployment and show possible messages via email or from the Sophos Central Dashboard to give you an overview of the product.Under Veeam Backup & Replication integration, Sophos Central provides information on the scope and requirements. At Veeam, there is a corresponding white paper in the Resource Library under Sophos and Veeam Integration.  Licensing & activation by https://central.sophos.com/manage/over

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lukas.k
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jamesgilNot a newbie anymore
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Running MSSQL Plugin on Multi instance Host - but VBR console doesn't show different Instance names

We are running MSSQL Plugin on a Multi instance Windows Host and have setup the Full and Logs backups for the DB in different instances, Jobs seem to be working fine, but on the VBR console I see the jobs running and in the backup log I see the DBs but the “jobs” don't show different Instance names, there are 4 instances being backed up on this server. any help would be appreciated  

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Mykah
MykahNot a newbie anymore
asked in Discussion Boards
Veeam Cloud Connect "Connection to Cloud Provider cannot be established"

Hello Veeam Community,there is a problem to connect to our SP Console.When i use the URL we configured with our Cloud-Gateways vcc.xxxx.de and i validate the Certificate from the SP i get the Error: Connection to Cloud Provider cannot be established.Has anyone some ideas to solve this Problem?Thanks for help! 

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SBKCallumNot a newbie anymore
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veeam_error_log Generated Log Files

Hello, Working for an MSP with a large amount of customers running B&R 12 (12.1, 12.2, and 12.3), all of our customer’s individual backup servers are having their available storage space taken up by a log text file in the below folder:C:\ProgramData\Veeam\ErrorMonitoring\veeam_error_log.txtThe file is consistently updated each minute with error messages pertaining to failed connection attempts, despite their being no issues with any jobs failing due to similar reasons: [2025-03-19 10:01:10] Errors detected in Veeam log: [2025-03-19 10:01:10] Error detected: 2024-09-23 18:41:13.3469 [ERROR ] 4908 [__10] TmBsCpJobsMonitor: A connection attempt failed because the connected party did not properly respond after a period of time, or established connection failed because connected host has failed to respond; [2025-03-19 10:01:10] Error detected: 2024-09-23 18:41:13.3781 [ERROR ] 4908 [__10] DefaultCollector: System.Net.Sockets.SocketException (0x80004005): A connection attempt failed beca

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Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
published in Blogs and Podcasts
VeeamON Agenda Update -> Scheduling is LIVE!
VeeamON Agenda Update -> Scheduling is LIVE!VeeamON 2025

Calling all those who are VeeamON bound! If you’re headed to San Diego with us on April 21-23, big news. The Agenda Builder is now live in the attendee hub. Act fast, sessions (especially fan favorite Super sessions) fill up quick.   *If you’re joining online, you’ll get access instructions the week before the event.  What sessions do you recommend, Rickatron? Theres six sessions I think every Veeam community member should see – find them all in my playlist on veeamon.com.  When in doubt, Super Sessions and Short Bytes are our most anticipated, dynamic, and engaging content.   How do I access the builder? Check your inbox for an email from Veeam Global Events with the subject line The VeeamON agenda drops NOW. It has your unique log in link. If not, reach out to veeamon.questions@veeam.com for help.   Help, I’m not registered yet!  It’s not too late. Register at veeamon.com with code JOINUSNOW to save $200 on a full price conference pass. If you can’t make it this year, register to wat

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DeeeNiceNot a newbie anymore
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Error adding a Proxmox host

Hello dear community. I hope you are all well and can support me if necessary.I want to add my Proxmox HOST with the new version 12.2.0.334 and always get the following error message, which gives me no information at all about what is wrong.Error message:An unknown Proxmox VE Error has occured - screenshot attachedDo I need to configure anything else on my Proxmox host so that I have the option of adding the HOST to VBR?I would be very grateful for your support! 

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Arctic
ArcticNot a newbie anymore
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Backup for Proxmox with PBS + VBR

Hi there Veeam community! Quick check if anyone has had a similiar scenario:A Customer has a Proxmox Cluster consisting of three nodes. They have been using Proxmox Backup Server (PBS) and intend to use Veeam going forward (they still have an active license from a retired system). Now at the same time, they want to continue using PBS (because it has specific features they like and 2x the backups are better).Question: Is there any chance of anything breaking or getting corrupted? I have had the same configuration running in our lab and it all went smoothly (of course the backups have to run at different times and not be allowed to interfere with each other). Any input would be highly valued!

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kristofpoppe
kristofpoppeVeeam Vanguard
asked in Discussion Boards
Veeam Backup for Azure, failing backups from other related subscriptions / VNETs

We’ve deployed Veeam Backup for Azure.There are polciies in the Azure environment that deny public access to resources. Everything needs to be connected via private endpoints.The Veeam resources are deployed in a seperate subscription and seperate VNET. This VNET is peered with a hub VNET. Alle the production VNET’s are also peered with the HUB VNET. Taking backups within the subscription (and VNET) works. By using the disk access resource created by Veeam.Taking backups of resources (VM’s) in other subscriptions (VNET’s) does not work.We asume the backup should be done with a disk access resource in the production VNET. But Veeam does not create these disk access resources in the production VNET.Or the existing Disk access resource (in the Veeam VNET) should have a private endpoint in all the production VNET’s? Does anyone have experience with a similar private deployment where public access is blocked? This is the production VM with disabled public and enabled private access requires

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