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In this post, I analyse the issues involved in backing up a VDI environment in a VMware vSphere environment with TPM enabled. The VMs being backed up are Windows 11 with Microsoft Office 365 licences.The configuration of Veeam for backing up encrypted VMs requires this architectural prerequisites:The backup proxy must be working in the Virtual appliance or Network transport mode: The backup proxy working in the Virtual appliance transport mode must be deployed on an encrypted VM. The backup proxy working in the Network transport mode uses the NBD protocol by default. If you want to use NBDSSL, select the Enable host to proxy traffic encryption in Network mode (NBDSSL) check box in the Transport Mode window. Note that traffic encryption puts more stress on the CPU of an ESXi host and can decrease performance. With this proxy configuration, we can perform consistent backups.For VM restoration, consider the following:

In Veeam13 how we can move existing job to other repository?I try to edit the job and change the repository then when click next i got this prompt.In earlier version as i remember there are option to move or create new. 

Hello - I am running Veaam Backup and Replication V.12 and am attempting to configure email notifications using Microsoft 365 modern authentication. I authorized the connection via the MSFT 365 signin dialogue and when complete I can see the indicator that the token is valid, but when I send a test email I get a general exception error message (see screenshot). The error doesn’t give allot to go on, has anyone else seen this and can recommend a solution?  

Hello,I’ve just installed Veeam B&R and VeeamOne (both version 13) on one physical Windows Server 2025.Was it mistake? Because I cannot configure and start Veeam Intelligent Diagnostics.The reason (not confirmed yet) is Veeam Analytics service.Description here: Veeam Intelligent Diagnostics - Veeam ONE User GuideI need two instances of this service, in Server mode for VeeamOne and in Client mode for B&R.Or VID can work without Veeam Analytics service, because this is within ONE physical server?I hope, someone has solved this already...Best regards,Tom

Disclaimer:I actually wanted to publish this post earlier, but I had a small health issue that delayed my plans a bit. In this post, I mainly want to share a few brief thoughts. There are already so many incredibly good and informative blog posts about the recent Veeam 100 Summit in Prague. Therefore, I will focus less on technical details (which cannot be fully shared anyway) and instead provide some impressions from my personal perspective and perception What is the V100 Summit?The Veeam 100 Summit takes place once a year and is now hosted at different locations on a rotating basis. This year, it was held in Prague – a truly beautiful city! Veeam invites all Veeam Vanguards, Veeam Legends, and VeeaMVPs to come together, network, and exchange ideas on the latest topics. In addition, a lot of information is shared that is not public, giving us, as members of this exclusive group, the opportunity to actively contribute to th

HI..I create user account for myself in Enterprise Managerbut when i logon using my account why i got error ‘Cannot find backed up machines where the user belongs to Local Administrators group’ 

I try to use Veeam13 appliance version, and need help can/how i can mount the iscsi drive to the veeam13?

Don’t miss your opportunity to get an exclusive look at game-changing Veeam Data Platform V13—available on demand, but only until December 21st.As soon as you get in, you can watch to many breakout sessions such as: A new era of data resilience Digital Sovereignty: Veeam's Commitment to EMEA's Digital Future Veeam Intelligence Deep Dive De-Risk Modern Virtualization with Veeam Kasten and Red Hat OpenShift Compliance and Data Resilience in APJ: Navigating Regional Regulatory Complexities in 2025 The Complete M365 Defense: Identity Hardening, Data Backup and Rapid Recovery V13 Deep Dive: Vault, Veeam Software Appliance and More From Compliance to Confidence: Enhancing Security Posture with Veeam & NIST Best Practices Partnering for Resilient Innovation (Exclusive to Partners) VeeamON Wrapped

Snapshots and VeeamI have been a long time fan of storage snapshots. With the hot topic of immutability, having immutability on the source of the data means that even Veeam and Veeam Service accounts can’t modify the snapshots. If you follow storage and security best practices, you will be in a great spot for your production storage , and have additional immutable storage elsewhere for Veeam backups on a repository.But wait, storage snapshots are not just a feature that can be accessed from the SAN itself. When integrated with Veeam Backup & Replication, they become fast, flexible recovery points directly visible in the Veeam console. Using IBM FlashSystem as an example, here’s how snapshot-based workflows add real value without adding complexity. Backup and Recovery from Storage SnapshotsWith Storage Snapshot integration, Veeam can trigger application-aware storage snapshots and use them as the backup source. Instead of reading from produc

 Nutanix changed how they version their Prism Central product so older versions of VBN plugin might fail to discover clusters. It occurs in versions of PC greater than 7.3. We caught it early, so version 9 should work just fine. Once this issue is addressed, we will update the forums post below.https://forums.veeam.com/nutanix-ahv-f51/prism-central-7-3-t101443.html

I try to connecting the SMB server to as VBO repository and always access denied, even i can write to the SMB folder using windows explorer.In this article KB2971: How to add SMB repository to Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 i can see we must computer name authentication on the share permission,In my case the SMB server and VBO server is not joined to the domain, both of machines is standalone.Anyone here know how we can use the SMB fo repository?

I have installed Veeam Software Appliance on fresh hardware. My intent is to recreate my backup infrastructure around it and then deprecate my current Windows server that handles the jobs. I am not finding anywhere to download a license key for version 13. It does not show in my account portal as an option for generating a key.

It seems the FILE EXCLUSION tab is missing in Veeam Community edition even though the only thing it is supposed to be limited don is the number of workloads. When I go to the job, guest processing and edit, there is no choice to exclude files. What am I missing here? 

Hi Community, Is there a PowerShell command or script to create multiple backup policies in Veeam Backup & Replication? Thanks!

Hello Veeam Community,I have a question regarding cross-platform restore. If we have a backup of a VM running on VMware ESXi, can we restore that backup to a Microsoft Hyper-V environment using Veeam Backup & Replication?Both environments are supported by Veeam, but I want to confirm if this type of restore is possible and what the recommended approach would be (e.g., direct restore, conversion, or any limitations).Has anyone implemented this scenario successfully? Any best practices or considerations would be appreciated.Thank you!

The special-purpose .local top-level domain (TLD) is not designed for use in the global Domain Name System (DNS). Rather, multicast DNS (mDNS) uses it to resolve hostnames to IP addresses within small networks, eliminating the need for a dedicated DNS server. Specifically, mDNS operates on the local network link and uses the .local TLD for this purpose. When an mDNS client needs to resolve a hostname that ends with .local, it sends queries to the mDNS IPv4 link-local multicast address 224.0.0.251 or its IPv6 equivalent ff02::fb.Top 5 reasons why it is a bad ideaLet’s dive into why using the .local top-level domain (TLD) can lead to a handful of issues.Standards Compliance: The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) reserves the .local TLD for mDNS in RFC 6762. If you use it in another context or within a traditional unicast DNS context, you may face non-compliant behavior and conflicts. Compatibility Issu

Hello Community, Sharing an update that Veeam announced about production license distribution. This will matter for anyone who handles orders or helps customers access their license files. What’s changingStarting December 4, 2025, production license files will no longer be sent as attachments in order confirmation emails.This includes purchases through the online store, public marketplaces, and distributor marketplaces.Going forward, the designated license administrator for the customer will need to download the production license directly from the My Account portal under Production Licenses.Trial and NFR licenses are not affected. Why this matters• Improves security and keeps license access tied to the right admins• Makes it easier for customers to retrieve licenses in one place• Partners need to make sure the correct customer license admin is specified on every

We are facing an issue with VBR where the application is down and cannot connect to the backup server. The error message shown is: “No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 127.0.0.1. Make sure the backup server you are connecting with is 12.3.2 version.” Has anyone encountered this issue before? What steps or permanent solution can resolve this? Any guidance would be appreciated.    

With the newly released Veeam v13, we need to install it at two sites, perform primary backups, and then cross-replicate the backup data from each site as a secondary step.Is this a feasible scenario? 1. Backup Server Configuration- Site1: Dell R760 + VSA (Three backup target servers; agent connection and backup completed)- Site2: Dell R760 + VSA (Five backup target servers; agent connection and backup completed) 2. Additional Configuration Required- Backup Copy from Site1 VSA's backup data to Site2 VSA's backup repository (with Veeam WAN Accelerator enabled)- Backup Copy from Site2 VSA's backup data to Site1 VSA's backup repository (with Veeam WAN Accelerator enabled) 3. Questions- I'm unsure how to register the Site2_VSA_Repository on Site1_VSA. I attempted to register it via the Veeam UI below, but I don't know how t

Synergy ensures one keyboard, one mouse, multiple computers, no cables, no switches, just seamless control over your network. Cleaner desks, smarter workflows, and true cross-platform productivityFor more information, please take a look at this detailed blogpost “ Why Software KVMs such as Synergy is replacing Hardware KVMs”

Recently, the below Post was created on “Microsoft SQL Server 2025 + Veeam Data Platform = Improved Scalability”​​​.As stated and I quote, ... Microsoft SQL Server 2025 has not yet been validated for the Veeam Data Platform, as it was only made GA on the 18th November 2025, so the information I’m providing here is in preparation for the inevitable support when it’s passed through Veeam’s QA To reiterate, at this time, SQL Server 2025 is not supported yet. This support is inevitabl

Every year, more companies migrate their backup architecture to object storage. The promise is well-known: scalability, predictable cost, and an extra layer of resilience against ransomware. But with so many providers available, one of them has been gaining significant traction — Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage. Wasabi's value proposition is refreshingly simple: S3-compatible storage, high performance, no cold tiers, predictable pricing, and full support for Object Lock, enabling true immutable backups. In this article, I share the full experience of building a protection scenario using Veeam Agent Standalone + Wasabi, walking through:creating a bucket configuring permissions integrating Veeam with Wasabi running the first backup validating immutability restoring a full machine into a hypervisor performing granular file-level recovery

I have one VBR server with tape installed in main office.Then i also have VBR on other branch in different city and can i use tape on main office to store the backup?I try to add tape server on branch VBR server and pointing to VBR server on main office and should i take the ownership? 

Hi there,I have a question to which i haven’t found any satisfying answer so far.I manage an IT-Infrastructure with three distinct sites and locations.In the past we have used Acronis Cyber Protect but are now switching over to Veeam.Every site is supposed to have its own Veeam B&R Server managing its clients and servers, but only one of them should have a dedicated hardware Tape-Server connected that writes the backups of all three to tape.While I loathe Acronis, WHEN it worked at all (big when), it didn’t care where the backups originated from and simply wrote everything in its SMB-share to tape.Veeam doesn’t like this, cause apparently you can’t set up a tape-job for “imported” backups.From what I gathered, I have three options that are all either worse than with our old solution or will outright not work, haven’t tried all of it so far.We could simply do the tapes as “file to tape” jobs and copy the backup files