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Recently, I had the opportunity to lead a challenging project for Supermercados BH, one of the largest supermarket chains in Brazil. The mission? To migrate the entire Veeam Backup & Replication environment to a new server, rebuilding everything from scratch. Instead of simply restoring the old configuration, we chose to redesign the architecture to optimize performance, security, and ensure a more efficient RTO. One of the main concerns was the network design to ensure that backups and restores were fast and efficient. Properly segmenting the traffic, adjusting the transport proxies, and load balancing the repositories made all the difference. Additionally, we implemented an immutable repository based on Linux Red Hat, providing an extra layer of protection against ransomware. Another critical point was backing up critical machines. For this, we configured snapshots via SAN, minimizing the impact on the production environment and speeding up the process. Of course, one of the key

So you have a Veeam Backup for Azure (VBAZ) to protect your Azure resource, but wouldn’t it be great if you could truly see what’s happening under the hood? Basic monitoring is a start, but you should dive into the logs to understand your VBAZ environment better. And what better place to do that than with Azure Log Analytics, a feature of Azure Monitor?In this post, I’ll show you how to set up log monitoring for Veeam Backup for Azure using Azure Log Analytics, unlocking a wealth of insights into your backup operations.NOTE: Veeam does not support Azure monitor, however, it is a widely used tool for the monitoring of Production resources. Please consult your Azure technical resources before implementing. Why bother with Log Monitoring?Think of logs as the ‘black box’ recorder of your VBAZ environment. They capture everything from successful backups to insights into issues and things like failed logins and performance bottlenecks. By analysing these logs, you can:Identify and resolve is

As of the 12.3 release of VBR 11:11 Systems optimized AWS S3 product is directly integrated. This integration simplifies the setup and enhances efficiency by incorporating 11:11 Systems' storage directly into Veeam's UIs for Backup & Replication and Veeam ONE. Users can automate deployment, management, and monitoring through PowerShell modules or API calls. The post also provides a step-by-step guide for adding storage buckets using the AWS CLI.You can find more details on koolaid.info.

For those interested or using Veeam Hardened Repository, the latest release of v2.0.0.8 is available via the forum:https://forums.veeam.com/veeam-backup-replication-f2/managed-hardened-repository-iso-by-veeam-t96192.html This release brings in some new features:Repair Mode Re-installs only the OS while keeping the data partitions intact. Live Boot  Provides a live system for troubleshooting  Documentation for hardened repository is provided in the Veeam Backup & Replication User's Guide:https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/hardened_repository.html?ver=120 Download:Go to either of the official download locations: in the Customer Portal or trial downloads on our web site.In there, click Additional Downloads > Extensions and Other > Veeam Hardened Repository ISO For those not aware of the Technical Alliance Program, Veeam has a database of tested environments of which one is for Hardened Appliance:  https://www.veeam.com/partners/alliance-partner-technical-programs.

Hello everyone, I'm trying to figure out the answer to a question which seems like it should be simple enough, and which I believe has been asked before in various forms, but which I've never seen really answered: How can we restore the Veeam server if the Veeam server itself is down, meaning that we can't run the Veeam software to perform a restore?I've seen several posts suggesting that the answer is in the extractor tool, but when I use the extractor tool, I get two files, both without any extensions: One very large file that seems to have some kind of serial number or GUID as a filename, and one file that begins with "digest". I'm not sure what I'm supposed to do with these two files, but if we have a server that won't boot, it seems logical to me that we would need some kind of boot media so that the server can boot before we do anything else, so I don't see how having two files would help without a way to boot the server itself.It seems to me, then, that we'd need some kind of bo

We need to enable Data Compression in offsite location. right now our data domain (backup target) utilization is 95+%. so it is possible to do to compression?If yes then what is the risk factors & any impact?

Entra ID, formerly known as Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), is a comprehensive cloud-based identity and access management solution from Microsoft. It plays a pivotal role in securely managing users, devices, applications, and data across both cloud and on-premises environments. Due to its integral function within an organization's IT ecosystem, having a robust backup and disaster recovery strategy for Entra ID is essential. Below are several key reasons why backing up Entra ID is critical:1. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery2. Accidental Deletion or Misconfiguration3. Compliance and Auditing Requirements4. Protection Against Malicious Activity5. User and Group Management6. Migration and Transition7. Business or Organizational Changes8. Minimizing Human Error9. Enabling Seamless Rollback10. Integration with Third-Party ServicesVeeam Backup for Entra ID is a way to back up and protect data from Microsoft Entra ID (formerly known as Azure Active Directory or Azure AD). This is

I upgraded from 12.0 to 12.3.0.310. No other change.VBR runs fine, but now I cannot logon from my local console using the machine’s domain name; i can, however, using its IP address.I’ve tried:Remove the VBR server machine from the domain, then rejoin it - no change Ping the server with success NsLookup the server name with success Flush the DNS with IpConfig - no change Tried to rerun the VBR installer, but it can’t repair, only suggests to remove(!) VBRNothing about this in the release notes.Anything else to attempt? Or, has some bug been introduced with VBR 12.3 or its installer?  

Hello, We have noticed lately that the VSPC “Active Alarms” page is very noisy and hard to work in. All of the errors from both our VBR host servers and our Veeam Agent for Windows workstations all end up in the “Active Alarms” tab and it makes the page far too hectic to easily manage. I’d like to request the ability to separate the alarms by what service/agent is throwing the alarm. This would make it much easier for us to deal with the alarms coming in and allow us to more easily manage and resolve the alarms. Thank you,

We have veeam backup job running and retention period is 14 days. However I see there is data for the backup job for over 20 days. What file is missing from the backup file list that is causing this issues. Anything you can see that is missing?

Hello,I was working on setting up VB365 for our smaller company and had some questions about setting up the NATS server. We are using a single proxy server that is set up on the same server that the VB365 console is running on. We will mainly be backing up M365 mailboxes to object storage for a handful of users.I read here, “The NATS server ensures communication between backup proxy servers that you group into a backup proxy pool.” Since we aren’t using a proxy pool, and just a single proxy server, is NATS still relevant? I ask because I noticed that in the installation instructions here that it reads, “Important: By default, the NATS server that you deploy along with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 on the target machine does not use the TLS encryption.” Should I set up the NATS server to use TLS, or does it not apply to our setup?Thank you in advance for any help.

Let me start by saying that I made a mistake. I upgraded a physical Dell R730XD from Server 2019 to Server 2025. It technically only supports up to Server 2019 but I didn’t find this out after having issues and doing research. The install went fine and Veeam ran perfectly for about 5 days. Then the server was locked up. I could only move the mouse and the CPU was pegged at 100%. I rebooted and it worked for a few days and locked up again. I noticed that after being on for about 15 minutes the CPU would quickly ramp up to 100% utilized and there was nothing I could do about it, even in Safe Mode with nothing running. Eventually after many reboots and testing sessions the OS will no longer boot.My only option was to install Server 2019 again on the original C: and restore Veeam with the backed up configuration file.I did this and reattached the compellent storage through iSCSI. Both the local server storage and compellent storage were recognized by Storage Manager but they are both RAW!

Hi guys,  Firstly, thanks for the help you’ve given me so far with my previous posts, it’s nice that there’s a community as such that offers help.I have a question in regard to the internet proxy on the VMs running in the Virtual Lab. I’ve set the internet proxy address to one of our backup proxies given it has internet access and can ping externally, and on the VM running in the lab within the ‘Connections’ within ‘Internet Options’ referenced the virtual lab proxy (is this correct?) along with the port specified.  Proxy Config / Internet Proxy ConfigVirtual Lab VM > Internet Options (references the Proxy appliance address (not the internet proxy referenced above)How based on the above I’m unable to both ping the Virtual Proxy appliance or even get out to the internet.  Pinging Proxy appliance from VM within Virtual LabI’ve done all of the above based on https://www.veeam.com/kb1165 but I’m not sure why it’s not working - any ideas here as I wish to test a VM by applying Windows up

Hello everyone & @regnor @Rick Vanover @safiya @Madi.Cristil   I share with the community the guide to the installation of Splunk Enterprise 9.2.1 on the Windwos platform and the related installation and configuration of the powerful new Veeam Splunk App. Veeam App for Splunk key pointsStrategic Convergence: combines veeam's backup solutions with the powerful Splunk data analysis tool, offering an integrated approach to data analysis.Real-time Visibility: Allows users to monitor the status of jobs, provides real-time visibility into backup and restore operations.Performance Optimization: Through in-depth analysis, help identify performance bottlenecks and areas for optimization in backup operations.Enhanced Security:  Includes advanced features of real-time alerts of critical events and audit capabilities to ensure compliance with current industry rules.Empowered Business Continuity: It enables organizations to proactively identify possible risks, optimize pi resetting processes an

I’ve been reading examples of backing up VMs and OS where the Veeam WAN accelerators are beneficial. But what about agent based backups of SQL server, Files, Exchange etc. Does it offer any benefit when used to send such backup data to offsite ?

RequirementsTo install the update for the Proxmox Virtual Environment Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication, the following are required:Veeam Backup & Replication Build: 12.3.0.310(To check the build number, go to the Veeam Backup & Replication Console > Main Menu (≡) > Help > About.) Proxmox Virtual Environment Plug-In Build: 12.1.1.1024(The current build can be found in the installed applications list.)After the update, the Proxmox Virtual Environment Plug-In will be version 12.1.3.197. What's NewSupport for Non-Root User Access Proxmox VE integration with Veeam Backup & Replication now supports a sudo user, improving security without sacrificing functionality. For more details, see KB4701. Support for Open vSwitch (OVS) Open vSwitch is now supported, offering enhanced performance and flexibility for complex virtualized environments. Support for Smart Object Storage API (SOSAPI) The Smart Object Storage API enables advanced integrations with object storage v

WebLAPS is a web-based solution for managing Microsoft Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS). Below are some articles that have been previously shared with the community on Windows LAPS. Also, ​@Michael Melter discussed LAPS as mentioned in the article below, and I recommend you take a look at it for added knowledge which is not covered in this article.  WebLAPS could be used to implement just-in-time administration (JITA) approach recommended by MS when accounts of system administrators are added to privileged groups for defined period of time and automatically removed after. Please refer to the official documentation for more information. Also, here is how to configure Windows LAPS with Microsoft Intune as well. This article targets users that are still using the legacy Microsoft LAPS and not the Windows LAPS. Microsoft recommends that customers begin planning on how to migrate their Windows LAPS-capable systems from using legacy Microsoft LAPS. Microsoft LAPS product is depre

Hi all,as you read in the title, today Veeam has released a new Proxmox VE plugin version v12.1.3.197 for Veeam Backup & Replication.We can find some interesting improvements, such as support for non-root user, Open vSwitch and SOSAPI for object storage vendor integration!More details in the official KB: https://www.veeam.com/kb4721  

Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) databases allow users to quickly deploy an environment on-demand without worrying about managing the underlying OS and database platform. The environment is preconfigured, letting the user focus on managing the instances and databases while Google handles the underlying infrastructure.Google has many different offerings ranging from highly distributed and scalable containerized database platforms to monolithic instances which run popular relational database platforms such as Cloud SQL. Cloud SQL lets you deploy PostgreSQL, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server instances. Available PaaS Database options When deploying Cloud SQL, you can choose between Enterprise or Enterprise Plus which affects SLA and recovery point history. You can select a version of the selected database platform and choose an edition preset which uses pre-defined size and performance characteristics depending on the use case. Finally, the user can select which region/zone(s) it should be deplo

hi, I restored a vm in other location than the original and I found the configuration files of the vm duplicated : one created at the restore start and one to the end of the it. It’s correct? why the 1° is not deleted? it's safe to delete the first given that the second (and last) is the configuration file vm used?thank you.

Hi everyone, just want to post this if anyone seen something like this. B&R 12.2.0.334 Enterprise Plus subscription running on Windows Server 2022 Datacenter.Target VMs run on Windows Server 2022 Datacenter Hyper-V.Backing up VMs that are on local subnet works, except couple servers that are on different subnet.c:\programdata\veeam\backup log doesn’t seem to show anything particular of interest.It’s backing up to local NAS WD PR4100.  Email notification error shows An existing connection was forcibly closed by the remote host, which is not mentioned in the log file.Windows firewall enabled exception all tcp/udp from both subnet. I can do these things to target servers:ping both access \\<fqdn>\c$ and \\<ip_address>\c$ add them to the infrastructure  install transport/integration services from B&RI rebooted them all, reduce concurrent tasks to 2.I just want to make sure it’s not part of my configuration, if not, then I’ll escalate it to our org’s network people.

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and data outages more disruptive, having a reliable recovery plan is essential. These updates are designed to provide businesses with greater flexibility, security, and efficiency in their disaster recovery strategies.Let’s investigate the new features that make the latest version of Veeam Recovery Orchestrator a game-changer:Cross-Platform Recovery: Restoring Data Across Multiple EnvironmentsOne of the most notable updates to Veeam Recovery Orchestrator is the introduction of cross-platform recovery. In today’s hybrid IT environments, businesses often work with a variety of platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, and cloud-based systems. This can create challenges when it comes to recovery operations. However, with Veeam’s cross-platform recovery capabilities, you can now restore data across multiple platforms, including Microsoft Hyper-V.This update provides organizations with unmatched flexibility, allowing you to seamlessly manage disaster

Helloi  guess members could help me with problem of (re)installationfew years ago on server was installed veeam b&r, tested and uninstalled. week ago i just wanna make some tests and try to install veeam again, but had error that installation was unsuccessful. quick reading give me “knowledge” that in registry and system disk left some pieces of veeam. i tried to clean it and now i get error Title of err window “Veeam Setup Engine”Content of err window “An error has occured: Это действие допускается только для установленных продуктов“ and translated by me as “This action allowed only for installed products”

I am working on setting up Veeam for a hybrid IT environment that includes Leveret Products (client's website), consisting of both on-premises servers and cloud resources. Security is a top priority due to the sensitivity of the data we handle. I am looking for guidance on best practices for securing backup repositories, enabling encryption, implementing access controls, configuring immutable backups to protect against ransomware, and ensuring secure data transfer between on-premises and cloud environments. Additionally, any tips on audit and monitoring features in Veeam to enhance security would be highly appreciated