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Hello Im very new to Veeam and i installed on a server Veeam Backup and Replication. Now i get this error message: (it never worked)  I read that the API Service needs to be started, but this is not working and an error occurs.  Also its not possible do uninstall the Veeam Software with the Error → Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item. It is the adiminstrator user. The new Update i was able to install but also after this update f

What are the essential ports required for windows agent based backup in veeam between windows server and backup server ( windows ) , the protection group is already existing and few servers backups are running successfully, new servers are being added to protection group and agent installation / rescan is getting failed 

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 tha

Why You Should Integrate Veeam with CrowdStrike Bridging the Gap Between Detection and RecoveryI'm in the process of integrating Veeam with CrowdStrike in my lab, which will be available for customer demos. In this first article, I'll talk about "Why you should integrate," and in the next, we'll walk through the configuration steps for the integration.Most organizations today are investing heavily in security tools to detect threats faster than ever. At the same time, they rely on backups to recover when things go wrong.But here’s the uncomfortable truth:Detection and recovery are still often completely disconnected.That gap is exactly why integrating Veeam with CrowdStrike is becoming a critical part of modern cyber resilience strategies. The Problem: Fast Detection, Slow DecisionsCrowdStrike is incredibly effective at identifying:ransomware behavior later

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.

I was wondering if someone could help with an issue I’m having in Veeam agent for windows, I get the following error when trying to restore files from a volume backup stored on a network share. I’m using the agent in free mode.Backup sync failed[computer_name] Failed to connect to installer service[computer_name] Failed to connect to installer service[computer_name] Failed to discover installer serviceA security package specific error occurredConnect failed (RpcBindingSetAuthInfoExW)Please can you help me resolve this?

Hi, We are thrilled to announce the general availability of AsBuiltReport.Veeam.VBR 1.0.0 — a comprehensive PowerShell module that generates professional as-built documentation reports for Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) infrastructure. What is AsBuiltReport.Veeam.VBR?AsBuiltReport.Veeam.VBR is a specialized report generator that plugs into the AsBuiltReport framework to automatically document your VBR environment. It produces multi-format reports (HTML, Word, Text) that capture the complete state of your backup infrastructure—from backup jobs and repositories to proxies, tape libraries integration, cloud gateways, and more.

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 n

When designing a Hyper‑V backup architecture, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how will backups be moved from a hypervisor and how are they processed. In Veeam Backup & Replication, Hyper‑V backups rely on backup proxies, and unlike vSphere, Hyper‑V proxy behavior comes with some unique considerations that require upfront planning.Hyper‑V supports two types of backup proxies:On‑host proxies Off‑host proxiesAt a high level, these operate similarly to VMware proxies—but the implementation details, limitations, and operational overhead are significantly different. Let’s break them down and discuss when (and when not) to use each. On‑Host Proxy: The Default and Recommended ChoiceFor most environments, the on‑host proxy is the simplest, most reliable, and re

Yesterday, during a conversation with my colleagues at Veeam Brazil, one of them shared a very important link with me related to the Compliance Portal. It’s available inside My Veeam, where partners can download official badges.I will use seals in technical and commercial presentations; I'm sure they will be valuable. Many clients are still unaware of the wide range of certifications that Veeam offers.Take a look here:

I have been approached by the book publishing company (Packt) for my latest release - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication 13 to see if there are 3–4 people out there that would like a copy.  There are however some conditions for receiving the book -You must read the book and complete an Amazon review of it You need to help spread the word on socials about the book and even a blog post if you canIf there is anyone in the community that is interested and can meet these conditions, drop me a DM with your details for shipping and once I have the 3–4 people I will submit that to Packt to send out your books.

Hello,as in the title, given the software stopped being able to make backups after the April windows update that changed vss and a few other things , is there anyone knowing when the situation may get fixed ?And will be fixed with an update to Agent , or need to wait for a new monthly update from microsoft ? I’m a bit new but other vendors have been I think more vocal publishing info and/or in some cases updates to their software , while I think I didn’t see anything about Agent

IntroductionMy Veeam Report v13, maintained and extended by L1nkState, is a modernized PowerShell reporting solution for Veeam Backup & Replication v12 and v13.Originally created by Shawn Masterson and later expanded by the community (notably marcohorstmann), this project transforms raw Veeam data into a clean, structured, and highly configurable HTML report designed for both operational teams and MSP environments. Download:L1nkState/My-Veeam-Report-v.13 Origin and EvolutionThe project has an interesting lifecycle:🧱 Original script: created by Shawn Masterson (pre-2018) 🧑‍💻 Community revival: modernized by contributors including marcohorstmann

Drive D: is a 15k rpm SAS drive, so not at all slow

Hello All, We are currently using Veeam Backup and Replication at my company and we’re using object storage (S3) as our primary backup repository, we are planning to implement a secondary on-prem NAS storage to store full backups every once in a while as an extra safety measure.I’m evaluating NAS options and would like your recommendation for a model that is fully compatible and optimized for VBR. My required capacity for NAS is ~24 TB usable. Specifically:    1.    Recommended NAS vendors/models validated with VBR    2.    Preferred protocol (SMB vs NFS) for performance and stability    3.    Minimum hardware specifications (CPU, RAM, RAID type, network)    4.    Any known limitations or best practices for NAS as a secondary repository Thanks.

Hi, I have a few chained vsphere backup and replication jobs that can be finished in 1 hour or 10 hours or 30 hours, so scheduling them is a bit of a pain in the butt. If the network/raid is already slow at the moment, I don’t want multiple jobs running at the same time, getting more over time, causing vsphere snapshot problems etc.Is it possible to define “Don’t start this job if there is any job running already”?And if not, is it possible to insert pauses between chained jobs, so you could create a loop where 5 jobs are executed one after another, then there’s a 3 hour break, then the first job is started again? ...ideally with a window where no job is allowed to start? Thanks in advance.

On Feb 5, 2026, Microsoft officially announced that EWS in Exchange Online is being deprecated. Starting Oct 1, 2026, Microsoft will begin turning off EWS usage unless it is explicitly extended via a setting. With a deliberate “Not yet!” (aka OrganizationConfig -EwsEnabled $true), EWS is expected to remain usable until Apr 2027—however, this is not a permanent setting, just a temporary extension. So first…. What exactly is EWS? EWS stands for Exchange Web Services and was built almost 20 years ago. For

I speak with customers all the time about Disaster Recovery and if they test. Most of the time, the answer is no. In a recent customer demo, they were looking for just that. How would you simulate a Disaster Recovery with Veeam? This is what I presented to themLet’s be honest—most disaster recovery plans look great on paper. That's if you have a Disaster Recovery Plan available. I ask my customers and most don't have one. What's even worse is they don't test their restores.Diagrams are clean. Runbooks are written. Backups are “successful.”But until you simulate a real disaster, you don’t actually know if any of it works.And the worst time to find out is when production is already down.This is how to simulate a disaster recovery (DR) event step-by-step using Veeam—the same way you’d handle it in the real world, just without the panic. What You’re Trying to ProveA DR test isn’t just “can I restore a VM.”Yo

Hello community,After upgrading a Veeam Backup & Replication environment from version 12 to version 13, we started experiencing some unexpected behavior related to remote script execution, user permissions, and MFA. I’d like to check if anyone else has faced a similar situation. EnvironmentVeeam Backup & Replication recently upgraded from v12 to v13 Monitoring solution relies on PowerShell scripts executed remotely Use of Operator role / custom non‑Administrator users Scripts used for status collection and integration with external monitoring tools Issue 1 – Remote Script ExecutionAfter the upgrade to Veeam v13, scripts no longer work when executed remotely unless the user is a Veeam Backup Administrator.Before (v12): ✅ Scripts worked with Operator or custom roles Af

A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend and present at the Atlantic Security Conference (ATLSECCON) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Established in 2011, this information security conference focuses on fostering innovation, strengthening collaboration and building resilience. The conference agenda centers on everything security related; challenges, complexity and emerging threats. This was not my first time attending ATLSECCON, I have had different working roles at the event throughout the years, meaning I’ve worked booth operations, I’ve presented at the event, and I probably have coordinated just the sponsorship opportunity in the past. I am unsure of the exact number of times I have attended, but I can say I look forward to this event every year, and it only gets better over time! After I got back, I was thinking about all the se

Anyone can help me to understand about this picture?When the tape retention is over then backup day 1 will be removed and this mean 1st full backup wlll be removed. Then how we can restore the VM to the Monday? Isn’t restoring the incremental need the last full backup?