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To help our community members keep their knowledge of the current Veeam product portfolio up to date, we announced the Veeam100 Certification Challenge at the beginning of 2026. Participants were required to have hands-on experience with Veeam ONE and Veeam Recovery Orchestrator, and those selected had the opportunity to access training modules and complete one of the following: Veeam Data Platform: Monitor, Manage, Analyze (Veeam ONE)orVeeam Data Platform: Scale, Automate, Secure (Veeam Recovery Orchestrator). As part of the tasks set for participants, next to completing their assigned training modules, they had to publish content about their experience of the training they were undergoing. We could read many posts from participants sharing their perspective on their ongoing experience, and see in which areas the Veeam training develops its graduates' ability to use Veeam products, unlocking their full potential. As organizers, it has been great for us to see so much buzz on social me

EnvironmentSource MachineVMware vSphere 8VMwaware vCenter Server 8Microsoft MSSQL 2024 virtual machineTarget MachineMicrosoft Hyper-V 2022 ServerMigration ToolVeeam Data Platform v13Migration Path1. Back up the MSSQL VM2. Perform Instant Recovery of the MSSQL VM to the Hyper-V platform3. Migrate the data to the Hyper-V platform Backup the MSSQL VM Instant VM Recovery and Migration Select Instant recovery > Microsoft Hyper-VSelect the MSSQL VM, click Next.Select the target Hyper-V host, click Next.Select the Database, Click Next.Setup the network connection, click Next.Setup System UUID, click Next.Click Next.Click Next.Click Finish.You can test the MSSQL VM now.You can migrate the MSSQL VM to Hyper-V if there are no any issues.Enter the login credentials for Hyper-V, click OK. You can power on the MSSQL VM on Hyper-V now.Remark: A VMware Tools Error dialog appears indicating that VMware tools has encountered an unrecoverable error. Remember that the source MSSQL VM for this backup h

Hi everyone, has anyone tried using OMV 8 (Debian 13.4) as a Linux backup repository for Veeam VBR v13? I checked the official documentation for VBR v13 compatibility, but it currently only lists support from 11.0 up to 13.1. Would I be safe to proceed with the OMV 7 to 8 upgrade?

 Working with tape backup infrastructure is very different from working with disk repositories.When a disk fails, the symptoms are usually more direct. With tape, the same symptom can point to completely different root causes: media degradation, drive instability, robotics issues, firmware problems, SAS connectivity, or even logical inconsistencies.That’s what makes tape troubleshooting difficult.And in many cases, Veeam is only showing the consequence of the problem — not necessarily the root cause itself.This article focuses on advanced tape troubleshooting techniques using ITDT, low-level tape commands, and real-world diagnostics in Veeam environments.The objective here is not to replace vendor support or official troubleshooting procedures. Ideally, these validations should always be performed together with the hardware vendor whenever possible.These tools do not replace vendor support.What they do provide is deeper visibility into tape environments, especially in situations where:

  I set up a brand new Object First OOTBI appliance and had it taking real backups in under an hour. That includes the TUI configuration, web UI setup, adding it to Veeam Backup and Replication as a direct to object repository, and running an actual full backup job. This thing is fast to stand up.OOTBI stands for Out of the Box Immutability. It is S3 compatible object storage with native immutability built in from the start. You do not bolt anything on. You do not license immutability separately. It is there when you turn it on (yea!).The TUIWhen the appliance boots for the first time it drops you into the TUI. Text user interface. Old school looking but it is clean, linear, and does not waste your time at all. The first screen asks whether you are creating a new cluster or joining an existing one. For a fresh deployment select "I don't have an Ootbi cluster. Configure a new cluster for the appliance."Next you configure your network. Both data interfaces must be on the same subnet and

As more organizations move workloads to public cloud platforms, protecting those workloadsbecomes just as critical as protecting on-premises infrastructure. Veeam Backup for PublicCloud is a native, Azure-aware backup product that integrates directly with Microsoft Azurethrough the Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) and Veeam Backup & Replication. In this blog, I will walk through the complete, step-by-step process of configuring Azure VMbackups using Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure from the Veeam Service Provider Console.This guide is written primarily for tenants, end users, and backup administrators who want apractical, hands-on understanding of how Azure backup works inside VSPC. PrerequisitesBefore you begin, make sure the following are in place:Access to the Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) with tenant credentials. An active Microsoft Azure subscription. A Global Administrator or Owner role on the Azure subscription — required to create the Microsoft Entra service pr

When I try to restore from HV guest using “Copy To” option, choose a folder and the “OK” button is greyed out. I used to use this function all the time on this server before I upgraded to 13.01. Any ideas?

 Some days ago, I stumbled upon a great feature in the Veeam Calculator.A feature request I’ve had open by Veeam for several years has finally been implemented: a tool to create a port list, view it graphically, and export it –> is now called “Interactive Maps”There are various features, such as a port map, a server planner, and a source-to-target map with predefined Veeam Backup and infrastructure components and workloads.  AccessVeeam Interactive Maps are part of the Veeam Calculator.You can access Veeam Interactive Maps via the standard link for the Calculator, where you’ll find a new button.Link: https://www.veeam.com/calculators Port MapWith Port Map, you can select Veeam components and infrastructure/workloads to view a visual overview where you can click on connections to see which components are communicating with each other. You also receive a list of all required ports that need to be opened at the firewall.Just to see which components or workloads are communicating with e

So you’ve got a new storage system, Congratulation.Your old repository is on life support and needs to be replaced?Your backup data must move to a new location or infrastructure?Someone made a configuration mistake and now the data needs to be migrated, fixed, and possibly migrated back again? Well, welcome to the migration maze. I’ll be your tour guide. Please keep your hands inside the vehicle at all times. Veeam backup data is not a loose collection of files that you can simply copy over casually. It is a rather sensitive construct consisting of backup chains (full/incremental), metadata, retention logic, synthetic fulls, and possibly immutability/object lock — and it is of course out of question, that during the migration, RPO/RTO still need to be met. In this deep dive, we take a look at the most practical and supported ways to get Veeam backup data from one backup repository or SOBR extent to the other— along with pros/cons, limitations, and recommendations for large data volumes

My latest podcast is out and very appropriately I am sitting in Toronto airport all ready for the next IT adventure. In the last few years I have travelled a lot and one figures a few things out, eventually 😀.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2545760/episodes/19147232 Forgot to add music helps you survive the long hours of endless waiting and wondering. I have learned to get work done while being squeezed in a small seat or on minimal sleep, but nevertheless there are times when you just want your mind to wander around its imagination just like you are wandering the world in real life 😃  

Hi all,I attach the step by step procedure to perform a PostgreSQL Database upgrade. PostgreSQL: CVE-2025-1094: PostgreSQL quoting APIs miss neutralizing quoting syntax in text that fails encoding validation KB4386: Upgrading the SQL Database Engine Software (Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL) Used by Veeam Backup & Replication Ensure that there are no jobs or restore tasks occurring. Manually Create a Configuration Backup. (Optional) Create a backup of the Configuration Database. Stop and Disable all Jobs Stop all Veeam services on the Veeam Backup Server Upgrade the SQL database software. After the upgrade completes, restart the Veeam Backup ServerPostgreSQL Upgrade ProcedureEnsure all jobs, policies, and tasks are stopped, and those that are scheduled to run are disabled. Stop all Veeam-related services on the Veeam Backup Server. Get-Service Veeam* | Stop-Service -ForceDownload the latest version of PostgreSQL that is compatible with Veeam Backup & Replication.Note: The mo

Happy Monday, Veeam community!  I am here again with fresh April Vanguard Newsletter packed with tons of veeamazing content from our community heroes! This month’s set clusters around Veeam v13 adoption, cyber‑resilience controls, recoverability/DR orchestration, and practical operational learnings (what breaks, how to fix it, and how to design for it). A smaller thread covers community/career wellbeing and monitoring/observability integrations. ​@Chris.Childerhose - Mastering Veeam Backup Replication V13 Book – Published - https://just-virtualization.tech/posts/mastering-veeam-backup-replication-v13-book-published/ ​@Iams3le - [World Backup Day] V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the Day - https://techdirectarchive.com/2026/04/04/world-backup-day-v13-upgrade-failure-veeam-configuration-backup-saved-the-day/ How to protect Microsoft 365 beyond native limits with VDC [Part 1] - https://techdirectarchive.com/2026/04/29/how-to-protect-microsoft-365-beyond-native-limits-

 Many organizations take comfort in seeing green checkmarks in Veeam Backup & Replication. Backup jobs complete successfully, backup copies are immutable, and the 3-2-1-1-0 rule or even the 3-2-1-2-0 (see From Backup to Cyber Resilience | Veeam Community Resource Hub) is fully implemented.Everything appears to be under control.But there is one critical question that often remains unanswered:Can you actually restore your systems when disaster strikes?This is what I call the Recovery Gap: the difference between having successful backups and having proven recovery readiness.Backup Success vs. Recovery ReadinessA successful backup confirms only one thing:Data was successfully written to storage.What it does not guarantee is that:Virtual machines will boot correctly Applications will start successfully Databases are transactionally consistent Dependencies such as DNS and Active Directory are available Recovery objectives can be achieved within the required timeframeIn other words:Backup

 In my Azure Local node the backup job always error for only one node with below error (node 03).If i scan the hyper-v cluster then all nodes is up to date. But after the job is run then this 03 node always back to  

I'm really happy to share with the Veeam Community the release of vScan 2.0, a complete rebuild of the vulnerability scanner for Veeam Backup & Replication.For those who don't know vScan, you can check the original post here: vScan v1 – Vulnerability Assessment in your Veeam BackupsSince the v1 release, I received amazing feedback from the community (thank you all!) and many feature requests. Instead of patching v1, I decided to rebuild the entire application from scratch with a completely new architecture, new features, and addressing all the questions and requests from the community. What Changed from v1 to v2?Everything. Here's a quick comparison:  v1 v2 VBR Connection PowerShell Module REST API (native HTTP) Requires VBR Console Yes No Installer Size ~200MB ~15MB RAM Usage ~400MB ~80MB Antivirus False Positives Frequent (Chromium) None Scanner Engines Trivy, Grype Trivy, Grype, Jadi Vulnerability Tracking Per-scan only Full lifecycle manag

After months of trying to get upgraded to v12, I finally got Veaam to v13 on Windows 10.   The backup speed is amazing, over 200 MB/s.  It is maxing out the 1 Gbps network.   The two tape drives are running at 76-80 MB/s.   I did have to remove my SCSI tape drive to get to Windows 10.   I will have to replace the motherboard to get to Windows 11.   Today, my 2.5G network upgrade arrives.  It wa $170 for two managed switched for VLANs and 4 NICs.  I ordered two TP-Link Omada 2.5G 5 port managed switches to get VLANs on my Fortinet firewall.  I need them to get more DHCPv6-PD subnets from AT&T fiber.  I am setting up VLANs on DMZ and internal6 for my workstations and servers.  I have four Brostrend 2.5G Ubuntu capable NICs cards.Two for my HP Z840 Hyper-V server.  One for DMZ and one for Internal6 for all my VMs.  One for my workstation and tape server.   By the weekend, I should have everything configured and ready to test network performance on Veaam.  So far no issues with Veeam. 

 Microsoft protects its cloud services like any other cloud and service provider worldwide. One of its Quality of Service protection mechanisms is API throttling, which helps prevent overload and ensures service quality for all customers. These limits affect all backup solutions based on the Microsoft Graph API, which naturally aim to achieve maximum backup throughput. Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 and Veeam Data Cloud (VDC) must also operate within Microsoft’s technological constraints for backup. Since Microsoft recently actively removed the former workaround (multiple app registrations to bypass the limits) as of March 1, 2026, backup vendors are facing new challenges. See: Support Statement – Microsoft 365 Changes to Throttling Enforcement (24.2.2026) In this article, I explain Microsoft’s throttling mechanism, the former workaround using multiple registered applications, the impact of the new Microsoft policy, and I take a look at the future of M365 backup — because Veeam has alr

Receiving error message “invalid system configuration detected”. Checked the logs under C:\ProgramData\Veeam\Setup\Temp\ but not finding anything. The logs end with Vmacheck upgrade.

Hi Veeam Community  I’m unable to run any backups on Veeam Agent for Windows (6.3.1.1074, free edition). While my setup was working previously, I now get the error “Failed to create VSS snapshot” when attempting to run a backup.My destination is an SMB share on a local Windows Server (Server 2022 OS). Other devices on my network (In identical configurations, “Entire Computer”) are able to back up to that share successfully, it’s just this one machine that’s failing.I have tried the following and it only kept the backups successfull without any warnings for 2-3 days and then reoccursRan the following commands:net stop vss net start vss You can also restart these services in services.msc: Volume Shadow Copy Microsoft Software Shadow Copy ProvideWhen running the vssadmin list writers command I see that this writer times out and others show no errorsAny assistance with this issue would be greatly appreciated

While installing Veeam Backup & Replication v13.0.0.4967 from the ISO (Rocky Linux–based appliance), the installer stops mid-way with an “An unknown error has occurred” message from Anaconda.The traceback points to dnf/base.py related to remote package selection or repository fetching.This occurred during the “Downloading packages” stage. Who else has run into this error? Another error, you could run into is this “Appliance Installation Stuck on "Configuring addons" and the following KB addresses what to do correctly.

Instead of backing up the volume, it’s taking multiple copies of the data, one for each snapshot. I think you need to allow specification of which btrfs snapshots/subvolumes not to backup as otherwise you copy the volume multiple times which is really not sensible.

root@charon:/home/amonra# apt-get install blksnap veeamReading package lists... DoneBuilding dependency tree... DoneReading state information... DoneE: Unable to locate package blksnapE: Unable to locate package veeamroot@charon:/home/amonra# So clearly I need to do something before I can install. The manual didn’t say where the repository was.

If you’ve been following the Veeam Community this year, you may have noticed that many members have been picking up some Veeam University PRO  trainings, specifically Veeam Data Platform: Monitor, Manage, Analyze (Veeam ONE) and Veeam Data Platform: Scale, Automate, Secure (Veeam Recovery Orchestrator), and sharing their experience with us.What started as a training initiative quickly turned into a stream of stories. We read posts written late at night after work, weekend reflections, hands‑on breakdowns of modules, and honest comments like “I didn’t realize how much I was underusing this product”, or “this finally made disaster recovery feel structured instead of stressful”.They came in many languages, from many countries, and from people with very different backgrounds, but they all had something in common: real learning and real impact.These trainings are not just “nice to have”. Veeam Data Platform: Monitor, Manage, Analyze (Veeam ONE) and Veeam Data Platform: Scale, Automate, Secu