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Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
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Blog of the Month June 2025
Blog of the Month June 2025Blog of the Month

Hello Veeam Community! June brought another round of fantastic contributions from our talented members — and now it’s time to celebrate that energy! We’ve highlighted six standout blog posts, as always, and we want you to help us choose the best one. Vote by June 30th (NYT) and show your support for the voices that keep our community thriving. Good luck to all the amazing bloggers — and thank you for sharing your insights with us! 💚​@CMF , ​@Stabz , ​@PeteSteven , ​@Marcel.K , ​@Iams3le , ​@Chris.Childerhose Best, Madi

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vSyntaxError
vSyntaxErrorVUG Leader
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Veeam Service Monitoring

Hi allWe have multiple installations of Veeam and some of them have all roles on the same server (Backup, Proxy, Mount and so on), some roles are distributed on others servers. Some installations have PostgreSQL and some have MSSQL. Has anyone a idea how to get the installed roles on a server (registry, folders) so we can choose which service to monitor on which server. Additionally is there an overview of which service belong to which role? Thanks,Dario

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christophecorvaisierNew Here
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Lost certification records after migration from old veeam.looop.co portal

Hello,I'm reaching out because I noticed that the previous certification and training portal (veeam.looop.co) has been decommissioned, and I’m now accessing the new Veeam website.Unfortunately, I can no longer find the certifications I completed on the old platform.Is there a way to recover or transfer my certification records to the new portal?Thanks in advance for your help!

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HunterLAFR
HunterLAFRVeeam Legend
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Lab patch VBR 12.3 - KB4696

I was updating my Lab, and came to this little issue I would like to share with y’all.I was applying the patch for KB4696 to ensure my 12.3 was fully patched, but then I noticed my free space on the C drive was insufficient.First thought: easy… let's enlarge the drive (it's virtual), increase it, and continue…The recovery partition didn't allow me to do so.Find below the screenshot of the patch installation + steps for being able to extend your drive in case you also need to.      First error, close your VBR Console before continuing… (Palmface)        Oh boy, here is…  Let's fix this issue to be able to deploy the patch, As you can imagine, we will shut down the VM, reboot, and then relaunch the install and continue.!-->Here's a breakdown of the methods:Using Disk Management and Diskpart (Requires disabling and potentially deleting the recovery partition):Disable the Recovery Partition:Open an elevated command prompt and run reagentc /disable. This moves the recovery partition's fu

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coolsport00
coolsport00Veeam Legend
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VMCE Certification Webinar - Upcoming Changes to the VMCE

Happy Monday Community!For those of you who don’t follow the VMCE Study Hall page, I want to share with you all there will be a webinar I’m hosting tomorrow, with Federica Saba and Beason Wilkes presenting, to discuss upcoming changes to the Veeam VMCE certification. For more information, registration, and link to the webinar, please see below:Reach out if you have any questions.Have a great week!

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Michael Melter
Michael MelterVeeam Legend
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Introduction to Veeam Backup & Replication V13 beta (1/4)

​VeeamON - it’s beta time!I recently had the pleasure of attending VeeamON in San Diego, where the much-anticipated V13 of Veeam Backup & Replication was officially announced. This latest version promises to bring a host of new features and enhancements that will undoubtedly elevate our data protection strategies to a new level.In this multi-part blog series, I will guide you through the installation process and provide an in-depth overview of both the well-known and the newly introduced functionalities (as available in the beta) within Veeam Backup & Replication V13. Whether you are a seasoned Veeam user or new to the platform, this series aims to equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to make the most of this powerful data security platform.One of the standout announcements at VeeamON was the release of the Linux appliance version, albeit in beta. This exciting development will serve as the foundation for our detailed drilldown, where we will explore its capabilitie

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Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
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Veeam 100 Show -Episode 17- Terraform Automation: Getting VB365 Up in No Time
Veeam 100 Show -Episode 17- Terraform Automation: Getting VB365 Up in No Time

If you missed on the last Veeam 100 show, '’Terraform Automation: Getting VB365 Up in No Time'’ where ​@Chris.Childerhose , ​@Rin  and myself are discussing on how to accelerate your Microsoft 365 backup deployments with the power of Terraform, you can still watch it in here:  In this session, we’ll walk through how to automate the setup of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 (VB365) using Terraform, reducing deployment time from weeks to just days. Whether you're new to infrastructure as code or looking to streamline your current process, this session will provide practical insights, lessons learned, and a clear path to reliable, repeatable deployments. Key Takeaways:Deploy with Confidence: Learn how to configure and use Terraform to deploy VB365 quickly and reliably. From Zero to Ready: Understand the prerequisites and initial setup steps to get your Terraform environment running smoothly. Real-World Lessons: Discover tips and best practices from real deployments that cut setup time drama

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Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
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M365 VDC, VRO Scopes and Roles, Podman Play and AI | Ep. 223
M365 VDC, VRO Scopes and Roles, Podman Play and AI | Ep. 223Veeam Community Recap #223

This week both myself and ​@Madi.Cristil are in normal circumstances to record this week’s recap, but unfortunately we have broken the rule after so many compliant weeks. We have so much content to share! You can watch this week’s episode here: Featured Contentvia ​@MicoolPaul via ​@Chris.McDonald Related - be sure to see this piece by ​@Henry.Johnston Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 7.2.1 | Veeam Community Resource Hubvia ​@Geoff Burke via ​@Nakul Grover Vanguard Blog Spotlight - Jim JonesThis week’s Vanguard blog spotlight is from ​@Jim Jones with a great post on protecting Entra ID: Protecting Entra ID with Veeam | 11:11 SystemsSpecial Department Newsvia ​@NikolaPejkova please see this great curation of Veeam 100 member’s own words on their perspectives of the programs: Legends: Stories and Experiences That Inspire | Veeam Community Resource HubWho’s NewWOW. We skipped last week, but thank you ​@safiya  → We are happy to welcome in +514 new members in the two week period. WOW, WOW and o

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JCLNNot a newbie anymore
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"Failed to delete '...' per retention policy." but the file does not exist

Hello, when making a backup copy the following error comes up: Failed to perform post-processing: Agent invoke failed with non retryable error.  Failed to delete 'vm-1042.281cD2024-08-02T222720_EFBF.vbk' per retention policy      However the backup does not exist in our cloud storage.The backups from the 7 day retention are present but differently named. Anybody know a solution?

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EmmanuelRSNot a newbie anymore
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Veeam backup & replication 12.3 Installation failed

I am attempting to upgrade Veeam backup and replication but I get an installation failure. Error    Failed to start service 'Veeam Backup Service' after installing package VeeamBackupSvc.msiError    MSI package: VeeamBackupSvc.msi returned error code: 1603What could be causing the service start failure and m.si error code 1603?

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Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
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Site-level risks, VBR safety features, scripts and VDC Vault
Site-level risks, VBR safety features, scripts and VDC VaultVeeam Community Recap #222

This week we have some great content to share prepared by ​@Madi.Cristil with a good list also of special department news. No Who’s New this week as we recorded a day early due to travels. You can watch this week’s episode here:Featured Contentvia ​@JMeixner via ​@Andanet via ​@SteveHeart THIS IS COOL!Veeam Vanguard Blog Spotlight - Vladan SegetThis week’s Vanguard blog spotlight is from ​@Vladan with his post overviewing Veeam Data Cloud Vault. What is Veeam Data Cloud Vault and how it can help SMBs - ESX VirtualizationSpecial Department Newsvia ​@LDelloca - the Veeam Cloud Connect reference architecture book is updated! Check it out here: Veeam Cloud Connect 12 Reference Architecture - Veeam Cloud Connect 12 Reference ArchitectureFor organizations who do not connect their Veeam B&R server to have access to Veeam.com, I want to draw everyone’s attention to KB4514, the suspicious file list has been updated: KB4514: How to Manually Update Suspicious File ListThe 2025 Gartner Magic Q

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Chris.Childerhose
Chris.ChilderhoseVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
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Synology DS925+ - Blog Series - Coming Soon

Well today I received from Synology a DS925+ NAS for testing and blogging about.  It is filled with the following -4 x 4TB HDDs 2 x 800GB NVME for Cache 2 x 16GB for 32GB of RAM Dual 2.5GB networking - Bonding will allow 5GB throughputSo it should be fun testing this little unit out as I will move over some of my VMware VMs to it and check performance.  I will also test other functions, applications, etc.  Looking forward to this and keep an eye out on my blog and here in the community.A little tease: 

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NikolaPejkova
NikolaPejkovaProduct Strategy
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Veeam Vanguard June Newsletter

Dear community, For years, I have been putting together a monthly newsletter containing the work of members of the Veeam Vanguard program. Now, I would like to share it with a wider community, as I believe it could be a valuable learning resource for those looking to expand their expertise on Veeam products. Andrea Mauro - Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.2 - https://vinfrastructure.it/2025/06/veeam-backup-replication-12-3-2/Ben Harmer - Troubleshooting just got easier with SureBackup Screenshots! - https://benharmer.blog/2025/06/18/troubleshooting-just-got-easier-with-surebackup-screenshots/Chris Childerhose - PowerShell Tips for Veeam – VB365 v8.1 – Firewall Rules - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/06/03/powershell-tips-for-veeam-vb365-v8-firewall-rules/PowerShell Tips for Veeam – Silent Install of Veeam Enterprise Manager - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/06/30/powershell-tips-for-veeam-silent-install-of-veeam-enterprise-manager/Derek Loseke - 503 (ServiceUnavailable)

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Chris.Childerhose
Chris.ChilderhoseVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
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V100 Terraform Show - Recap with Configuration File

If you are not aware on July 10th there was a V100 show which I was a guest on and we discussed automating VB365 with Terraform.  You can watch the show here -Veeam 100 Show -Episode 17- Terraform Automation: Getting VB365 Up in No TimeI spoke of some resources that I wanted to give everyone links to for training as well as link the Terraform configuration file which I mentioned in the episode.  The configuration file will be attached and it is a sanatized version - you will need to update it with all the required details to run it and also ensure you have your environment set up to be able to use it.Below are some PluralSight courses that I am able to access via the subscription I have from the vExpert program.PluralSight Courses -Terraform - Getting StartedTerraform Deep DiveI also ordered a book from Packt Publishing that I am reading as well which you can get here -Mastering TerraformI hope you will find these references useful and please find attached the TF (Terraform) configurat

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andy.sturniolo
andy.sturnioloComes here often
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VMware VCSP Program Major Changes ahead…

Broadcom has announced major updates to the VMware Cloud Services Provider (VCSP) Program. These changes impact all existing VCSP and White Label partners and will take effect over the next several months. Key Highlights Change Detail Program Closure The current Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VCSPs ends October 31, 2025. Non-Renewal Notices July 15, 2025: VCSP partners not invited to the new program will receive a notice of non-renewal. White Label Sunset The White Label model will be discontinued on October 31, 2025 and will not continue in the new program. Post-October 2025 Limitations Departing partners may only support existing customers under current commit contracts. They will not be allowed to:  – Onboard new customers  – Execute new contracts (except for capacity increases)  – Renew existing contracts Customer Continuity Departing partners are encouraged to work with authorized VCSP partners to support renewals and ensure service continuity.  Fre

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CDonohoeComes here often
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Unlocking the Future: HPE Discover 2025 and the Next Phase of the HPE + Veeam Alliance

The last week in June, more than 15,000 attendees converged on Las Vegas for HPE Discover 2025, a major gathering of technologists, partners, and customers exploring what's next in hybrid cloud, AI, and enterprise infrastructure. As a team, we exceeded our engagement goals with over 40 official meetings and 500 meaningful conversations in the Veeam booth. My role focused on providing technical support, contributing to integration conversations, and identifying collaborative opportunities to strengthen our alignment with HPE’s evolving strategy.  It takes a team to succeed, though, so thanks to all of our contributors at this event!  We had over 20 Veeam employees in attendance. A central message throughout the event was that we’ve entered an extraordinary new era shaped by artificial intelligence and its ability to fundamentally change the way people live and work. HPE positioned itself as the trusted partner for navigating this transformation, with solutions that span edge to cloud an

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gigaworldNew Here
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15/07/2025 11:31:05 :: Error: Target proxy 192.168.1.4 requires Veeam components upgrade.

Good Day.Premise of the infrastructureSERVER A: 192.168.1.10 (Windows Server 2022 Std)SERVER B: 192.168.1.4 (Windows Server 2022 Std)Veeam Backup & Replication is installed on Server B.I added both servers under Infrastructure > Managed Servers in Veeam.When I start a replication job from Server B, I receive the following error:    Error: Target proxy 192.168.1.4 requires Veeam components upgrade. Here are all the troubleshooting steps I tried, with no success:    Disabled Windows Firewall on both servers    Forced a components rescan from Veeam on Server B    Uninstalled Veeam and manually deleted all Veeam folders    Reinstalled Veeam    Removed version VeeamBackup&Replication_12.3.2.3617    Reinstalled version VeeamBackup&Replication_12.3.1.1139

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SSimpson
SSimpsonComes here often
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Veeam Hardened Repository ISO: What’s New and Why It’s Essential for Data Protection

In today’s digital world, data security is a top priority for organizations. Veeam Backup & Replication has evolved to meet these needs, and one of its key innovations is the Veeam Hardened Repository ISO—a solution designed to protect backup repositories from ransomware and other cyber threats.What Is the Veeam Hardened Repository ISO?The Veeam Hardened Repository ISO is a Linux-based solution that secures backup data by making it immutable. This ensures that data cannot be modified, deleted, or encrypted by unauthorized parties, even in the event of a ransomware attack. The repository allows organizations to set a retention period during which backups remain secure and unaltered.Key Features:Immutability and Retention Locks: Ensures backups are safe from external modifications. Ransomware Protection: Protects backups from being encrypted or deleted by ransomware. Linux-based Security: Utilizes Linux’s built-in security features for enhanced protection. Enhanced Data Availability:

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FlinktronComes here often
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Adding Licenses to Veeam Backup for 365

I need to add an additional 35 licenses to Veeam for 365 and I have acquired the .lic file. The Update button in the Veeam License Information window does not allow me to add licenses, nor does it detect additional licenses. I was going to try just clicking the Install button and browsing to the file, but I am concerned it may overwrite the existing license file and not just add licenses to it. Can anyone confirm this is the correct method? Or should I be adding these licenses with another method? The email with my license file did not have instructions, only a link for support if I need assistance. 

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JMeixner
JMeixnerOn the path to Greatness
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Data Backup Basics XIX – Automation in Backup Environments

As enterprise infrastructures grow in scale and complexity, manual backup procedures quickly become unmanageable. Automation is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s the backbone of reliable, consistent, and auditable data protection.This article explores how automation transforms backup with scheduling, monitoring, reporting, and machine assignment to backup jobs. It outlines best practices, highlights security considerations, and looks ahead to emerging trends. 1. Overview of Backup Automation 1.1 Why Automate Backups?Automating backups transforms data protection from a manual, error-prone task into reliable protection, which runs around the clock without manual intervention.Automated backup jobs are executed exactly according to predefined guidelines, regardless of whether it is day or night, weekend or holiday. Organizations can trust that every system is backed up without having to rely on who happens to be on duty. This consistency not only ensures that no servers or applications fall

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PeteSteven
PeteStevenVeeam Vanguard
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NetApp ONTAP S3 (ONTAP 9.14 and above) und Veeam Immutability

NetApp ONTAP S3 with Immutability (ONTAP 9.14 and higher) is currently not (or no longer) supported by Veeam. This means that Veeam backups on a NetApp ONTAP S3 bucket with activated Object Lock (Immutability) are currently not considered “immutable” in the sense of Veeam functionality. The main reason is that ONTAP S3 with activated Object Lock no longer fulfills all the requirements that Veeam needs for immutability.  Veeam currently only lists ONTAP S3 as “not immutable” in its own compatibility directory. The use of Immutability is therefore not officially approved NetApp is working on a solution with the support of Veeam (you may be able to get information via the NetApp Partner Manager).  --> This is ONTAP S3 (on ONTAP machines (FAS/AFF), not a NetApp Storage GRID)! Links to this:NetApp ONTAP S3 with immutability - R&D ForumsNetApp ONTAP S3 

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waqasali
waqasaliInfluencer
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Failed to stop service ‘VeeamRESTSvc'.

Hi, I’m planning to upgrade VBR towards 12.3 and facing an issue regarding Failed to stop service ‘VeeamRESTSvc'. with the below commands i try to stop the service get-service veeambackuprestsvc | stop-service -force But it not impact on VBR server as well.  All services are stopped but not impact did any one face this issue during upgrade?      

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Stabz
StabzVeeam Legend
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Veeam Backup Replication v13 beta (Installation/Configuration/Host Management) - EN

Hey Folks, I wanted to share my discovery of Veeam v13 beta with you. ​@Michael Melter  made an excellent post on the installation.I had undertaken the same work so I'm sharing my version with you. On my side, in this first post I go a bit further by presenting the Host Management part. I wish you a good read! 1. Veeam Software ApplianceOne of the flagship announcements at VeeamON was the release of the Linux appliance version - yes, Veeam Backup & Replication is switching to Linux. (The Windows version is not deprecated for now, so don't worry).Objective: we want a product that performs backups without having to worry about maintaining operating systems.In this first article, we will cover the installation process of this new appliance, based on Rocky Linux, and the use of management consoles.⚠️Reminder: We are testing a beta version here. Some features are still missing, incomplete, or might not even make it to the final version.Deployment: In this Beta version, to deploy V13 as

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Chris.Childerhose
Chris.ChilderhoseVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
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PowerShell Tips for Veeam – Silent Install of Veeam Enterprise Manager

A little change in topic from VB365 over to VBR/VEM with a new blog post on using PowerShell for silent install of Veeam Enterprise Manager, but can also be used for VBR as well with the appropriate XML file.You can find the blog here and below - https://just-virtualization.tech/2025/06/30/powershell-tips-for-veeam-silent-install-of-veeam-enterprise-manager/ PowerShell Tips for Veeam – Silent Install of Veeam Enterprise Manager With the recent release of Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3.2.3617, which addresses a 9.9 CVE, it was time to complete some upgrades. However, to upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam Enterprise Manager must be upgraded first. You can find more about this patch release here – https://www.veeam.com/kb4696To upgrade a large number of Veeam servers, I was seeking a way to automate the initial step, which involves upgrading the Enterprise Manager. I was able to produce a script that will do the following things, and could also be used to upgrade Veeam Bac

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Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
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Blog of the Month Winner June 2025
Blog of the Month Winner June 2025Blog of the Month

Congratulations , ​@CMF ! You are the winner of Blog of the Month June 2025, with your blog Automated Tape Import & Reporting 👏 Best, Madi

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