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Hi everyoneSome days ago I posted this entry:This is a follow up, or part 2.I hope you like it. Expanding our Object First OOTBI Cluster – adding nodes and VBR space We will add an extra node to the «Single Node Cluster» to become a multi-node one.The steps are straightforward, let’s see them via screenshots with comments:First of all, we need to deploy the OOTBI VSA which will be added to the cluster,follow the guide from the previous entry, ending after the deployment (don’t create the Cluster again).Select the Option Join To ClusterConfigure your NICThe VSA will check for updatesUpdates found, let´s update itupdating…After the update, you will be pushed to the initial menu, go over it again, and the data (NIC config) will remain, just go forward and continueNTP / NTSOK, now, add your OOTBI CLUSTER IP ADDRESS,The one we used/created in the previous entry, and the objectfirst user password we created.BOOM!Node Added to the clusterNow you see the first two options blurry, and the clust

Reading Time: 4 minutesI have been using Synolgoy Nas’es for several years now. Currently, there are two in the home lab a DS1621+ and a DS923+. Both are used for various tasks, like regular file shares, iSCSI for VMware, Podman, and so on. In this post I’m focusing on the DS923+ and how to back up data to an external backup that is only on when needed.Thanks again to Synology, who have provided me with both systems!The idea is simple; if the system gets affected, an untouched backup medium is needed to restore the data. If it is live replicated, there is a chance the secondary system will get infected as well. See the 3-2-1 rule.There are different ways of creating immutable backups on Synology, which I have written about (here). But I thought, this solution I’m about to show is a quick and relatively cheap way to have your data backed up to an extra drive.It’s really quite simple. You already might have a drive that is large enough to hold your data. You might even have an older raid

Howdy,  I am trying to crack why my application aware backups aren’t working as expected. I am trying to back up MS SQL server including transaction logs. In the statistics → details overview, there’s plenty of these errors: 12/5/2024 2:10:27 PM :: Failed to connect to guest agent via GIP, failing over to guest runtime components through VIX via GIP12/5/2024 2:10:51 PM :: Failed to inject guest runtime components via GIP, failing over to guest agent connection via GIPFor the backup job, on the app aware screen, the “test credentials” works well for both of my database servers (i.e. ends up with green circle with white checkbox), however the T-LOG backup is incredibly slow. The environment is as follows: Veeam server isn’t domain joined, database servers are.  The databases in question operate in basic Always ON availability groups The account used to connecting to the servers is both local admin and sysadmin on the SQL server The user profile for the account used by veeam (the domain o

How To deploy Veeam Agent Protection GroupAre two physical nodes of an MS cluster and MSSQL instance in the clusterReference:Installing Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows GuideGetting Started - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows GuideInstallation and Configuration - Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows GuideCreate new Protection GroupThe account used to perform a consistent backup of an MSSQL DB must be entered either in the Local group Administrators or enter the user side MSSQL studio with permissions of DBA Admin\Owner.You require different sets of Microsoft SQL permissions in the following cases:Installation (remote or local): current account needs CREATE ANY DATABASE permission on the SQL server level. After database creation this account automatically gets a db_owner role and can perform all operations with the database. If the current account does not have this permission, a Database Administrator may create an empty database in advance and grant t

This new blog post is on preparing Ubuntu 22.04 for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 version 8 proxy use provides a comprehensive guide on setting up an Ubuntu server to function as a proxy for Veeam Backup. It covers the installation of necessary packages, configuration of network settings, and optimization of the system for better performance and security. The post emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the server is properly configured to handle the backup tasks efficiently, including setting up the correct permissions and ensuring that all dependencies are met. To get the full instructions read the full post on koolaid.info at https://koolaid.info/prepare-ubuntu-22-04-for-veeam-backup-for-m365-v8-proxy-use/.

 “This is a beta preview of this upcoming Veeam release, this user interface is not finalized and TBDs, icons, etc. will be to the Veeam standard upon GA.”Back on track after 3 weeks of vacations, playing with a new beta is a good way to get back into the swing of things 😄.1. InstallationI bypass the installation step of the Veeam version 12.3, it’s the same step than currently.  2.  Tenant ConfigurationIn the inventory tab you will notice a new entry “ Azure Entra ID”  First step you have to specify your Tenant ID, is not the Tenant Name .onmicrosoft.com, to help you to find it : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/entra/fundamentals/how-to-find-tenantOtherwise you will get the following error message during the configuration: You could add an description, currently the region can’t be changed and you could modify the cache repository used only for the audit log backup necessary to keep temporary metadata to track of all objects that have changed between each session.The next step is f

Understanding the ChallengeWhen you're running a hybrid environment using Azure AD Connect to synchronize on-premises Active Directory to the cloud, backing up and restoring Entra ID can become a complex task. The primary concern is the potential for conflicts with AD Sync's delta synchronization process, which can lead to unexpected issues during a restore.Key Considerations and Best PracticesTo mitigate these challenges and ensure a smooth backup and restore process, consider the following:Coordinate with AD Sync: Pause AD Sync: Before initiating a restore, pause AD Sync to prevent conflicts and ensure a clean restore process. Resume AD Sync: Once the restore is complete, resume AD Sync to synchronize any changes that may have occurred during the downtime. Leverage Azure AD Backup Solutions: Veeam Backup for Microsoft Entra ID is a solution developed for protection and disaster recovery tasks for Microsoft Entra ID. Test Restores Regularly: Conduct regular test restores to veri

Hi - wondered if someone could guide me on something which is probs a tad basic but once I know I will be all set !I have an existing Enterprise VUL and a recent project has just purchased another 10 pack. What is the best approach here ? I guess this:Merge into 1 larger VUL count Reapply new license file from EMWould that be correct please ? Many thnaks Phil

I am excited to announce the launch of Veeam Data Platform v12.3! This latest version of our data platform introduces powerful enhancements that make achieving data resilience more seamless and efficient than ever before.Data Resilience Made SimpleWith Veeam Data Platform v12.3, we’re delivering a comprehensive solution that seamlessly supports the protection needs of our customers' hybrid estates. This release packs in three key areas of focus:One comprehensive platform for hybrid estates Two new cutting-edge features to safeguard against cyber threats and ensure operational continuity. Three major releases in just 12 months, all filled with enterprise-grade cybersecurity upgrades for our Advanced and Premium editions.What's New in v12.3?Veeam Data Platform v12.3 brings several advanced capabilities to enhance your data resilience strategy:Microsoft Entra ID EnhancementsAccelerated Change Detection: Detect changes faster to ensure faster, more responsive data protection. Simplified Go

Hi Veeam Community,Are you—or someone you know—a Veeam Customer who has overcome data challenges using Veeam solutions? We want to recognize those achievements at VeeamON 2025 in San Diego through the Veeam Data Resilience Awards! Applications are open until January 10.👉 Learn More and Apply Categories:Business Impact Award: For organizations that solved complex data challenges with Veeam solutions, ensuring recovery and business continuity. Executive Team of the Year: Celebrating leadership teams driving resilience and aligning IT strategies with business goals.Simply request the application on our site, and we’ll provide guidance to help you submit a strong application—it only takes few minutes to complete!Six finalists, three in each category, will be invited to VeeamON 2025 in San Diego, where we’ll celebrate the winners live. 👉 Don’t miss your chance. And feel free to reach out to me, ​@Andrea Barbaro or ​@DerianGranados with any questions.

vCLS appliance showed up in one of our backup jobs. This caused the backup job to show as failed.To workaround the issue, we excluded the vCLS appliance from the job. For some reason, this should have been in the vCLS folder but it appeared in a the Discovered Virtual Machine folder in vCenter. There are other vCLS appliances in the same volume but since they are all in the vCLS folder, Veeam does not back those up.Our vSphere admins looked at the issue and not sure what is going on in here. I think this should be a question to the vmware experts but wondering if any of you guys have seen this behavior. What do you think is going on in here? 

Olá! Meu segundo ano consecutivo na apresentação do VeeamON em São Paulo não poderia ser mais incrível!!Nosso super time em ação ​@BethSouza  ​@wolff.mateus ​@wesmrt ​@joaquim !!!  

Please celebrate with us because we could not do it without the all your efforts in this #awesome #community 💪😎 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/activity-7269423304170455040-pcOl?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

I’m using Veeam for backing up my virtual machines and I’m looking for a way to automate the backup process for multiple VMs at once. Can anyone guide me on how to set up automated backups for multiple VMs using Veeam, or point me to resources or best practices?

Introducing Veeam’s Smart Object Storage API Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) v12 which was launched a month ago, has many great features and new capabilities.  One of my favorite features is the Smart Object Storage API (SOSAPI).  The purpose of this blog is to introduce you to this new and powerful feature.Let’s that off with explaining what the Smart Object Storage API (SOSAPI) is.  It is a new tool which allows Veeam and our on-prem object storage partners to develop tighter integrations between our products.  So, the great part about the SOSAPI is that a customer doesn’t need to do any additional work to get the benefits of this great addition to the Veeam portfolio. However, you do need to select an object storage platform that has the SOSAPI implemented within their product.  When VBR v12 was launched last month, Scality and Object First were the inaugural launch partners for SOSAPI.  Cloudian also released a version of their object storage which was integrated with the Smar

Introduction to Scality ARTESCA’s Veeam Assistant Veeam’s Object Storage Journey:For the past several years I have had the pleasure of working with my friend Pierre Gueant, Director of Solution Partners at Scality.  Our latest collaboration is to create a series of blogs that we will publish together here on Veeam’s Community Resource Hub.  This is the 1st blog in that series and its purpose is to introduce you to Scality’s ARTESCA Veeam Assistant. When Veeam started our “object storage journey” back when Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) v9.5.4 was released in early 2019, we realized that object storage would become the predominant storage platform for secondary storage. This realization culminated when VBR v12 was released in early 2023. One of the major features in VBR v12 was the ability to directly backup customer data to object storage. With this direct-to-object capability, enterprises can now use cloud and on-premises object storage as their primary backup repository. Object

Hi Folks,just a quick Overview in Screenshots of the new Malware Detection Settings within V12.3. pre 12.3:the Tab Incident API & Notifications remain the same with V12.3  starting with V12.3:new Tabs with File Detection and Signature Detection. Suspicious activity detection (with Update malware definitions automatically) moved to the tab File Detection within the Release Notes, modified URLs are listed regards Signature updates, so keep this in mind for your Firewall - please also check the note regards to existing AVs (KB1999 will be your friend): after my Update in the Lab, the Signature Detection was on Bring you own antivirus - i changed it to Veeam Threat Hunter.    File Detection Feature (extra Tab) - changed Signature URLs​​​​​New Signature Detection Feature EDIT:also checked the MITRE ATT&CK (under Indicator of Compromise / Attack tactics to monitor): i placed a TeamViewer on the System. See the results 😉Attack tactitcs to monitor  new file “indicators_of_compromise”

Managing and filtering Syslog messages can reduce noise and highlight critical events. This blog post explains how the PRI value helps categorize messages by severity, describes syslog filtering, and shows how to use rsyslog in a Docker container to forward selected messages based on a filter.What is the PRI value for, and why does it matter?The Priority (PRI) value combines the facility and severity into a single numeric value. This value helps categorize Syslog messages. Each log message is assigned a Facility Code indicating its source, such as system processes, mail server, etc, and its severity. I could tell you from my memories and more about the origins of the Facility Codes 😉, but plenty of websites on the Internet describe this in detail. Veeam Backup & Replication leverages the user-level facility (Facility Code 1).Next is the severity. The table below shows how different severities map within the user-level facility (not all severities are covered in this table):PRI Val

Hello Everyone, I would like to check if anyone managed to configure SNMP v2c for Veeam Backup & Replication? I understand that Veeam Backup & Replication supports SNMP versions 1 and 2 (including including v2c and v2p), however when configuring SNMP in Veeam Backup, there are no options for me to select Version 2, on my monitoring system end I'm able to see that VBR is sending SNMP v1. 

Dear Expert, Greetings! I have configured a lot of VAW server few of them server reset the portI checked this issue with the network security team and found that the traffic passed the firewalls, but there was a reset ports from the server side. Please put your feedback on this. Thank you.

In this blog post on deployingNATS.iofor VB365 with Podman discusses the implementation ofNATS.io to support Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 version 8 at scale. It highlights the shift towards a more distributed and cloud-native approach, utilizing proxy pools for better load balancing and scalability. The post provides a detailed guide on setting upNATS.io using Podman, emphasizing the benefits of process isolation and container management. It also covers the configuration of environmental variables and sizing recommendations to optimize performance.For more information on how to deal with this check out my post on koolaid.info!https://koolaid.info/deploying-nats-io-for-vb365-with-podman/

For everyone who uses Veeam to backup Nutanix, now in version 12.2 it is possible to have the "Dynamic backup job scope" It leverage Prism Central VM categories (a.k.a., “tags”) to facilitate automatic VM inclusion into backup jobs based on Prism Central VM category affiliation. Definition of category from Prism Central Infrastructore Guide: https://portal.nutanix.com/page/documents/details?targetId=Prism-Central-Guide-vpc_2024_2:ssp-ssp-categories-manage-pc-c.htmlA category is a grouping of entities into a key-value pair. Typically, new entities are assigned to a category based on some criteria. Policies can then be tied to those entities that are assigned (grouped by) a specific category value.For example, you might have a Department category that includes values such as engineering, finance, and HR. In this case, you could create one backup policy that applies to engineering and HR and a separate (more stringent) backup policy that applies to just finance. Categories allow you to im