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Kseniya
Kseniya✨
published in Discussion Boards

VeeamON 2021 x Community Hub discussion board

Hey Veeam Community,Here’s a community thread for discussions around your VeeamON 2021 experience!What is your most-anticipated session? What is your favorite announcement from VeeamON 2021? What stole the show for you?  

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2 years ago
Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
published in Blogs and Podcasts

All-Demo Session & Installable ISO for Veeam Hardened Repository

 22-February 2024 Update:  GOOD NEWS! We are scheming a big update and overhaul of this page at or around VeeamON time. I can’t say more! During the lead-up to VeeamON, it was amazing to see what content was leading the pre-registration information. We have the most data here than ever before. Constantly back and forth with the “Architecting Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 at Scale” session, the session that @hannesk, Christoph Meyer and I are delivering was racing to the finish line as the leader. The “All Demo Session for Veeam Hardened Repository” was in the end the most popular pre-registered session, and as promised in the delivery in Miami, here is your everything you need to know guide.Post Publish Updates:1-June 2023:  The installation requirements for the .ISO have been added. 1-June 2023:  Video of installation of the .ISO has been added. 2-June 2023:  Clarification on support, formatting of document. 5-June 2023:  Updated .ISO with support banner and logon screen update, link

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Rick Vanover
5 months ago
MicoolPaul
MicoolPaulVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Veeam Certified Engineer 2021 Exam Released & Reviewed

I was recently made aware that Veeam have released the 2021 edition of the Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) exam. If you’ve already got a VMCE 2020 certification, or have taken the VMCE 2020 training course within the past year, (or even been lucky enough to already take a seat on the VMCE 2021 training course) you’re eligible to take the exam.To take the exam simply head to the VMCE certification page, sign in with your company email address that was used for either your training course or previous exam and you should see the below.Description: An image showing the VMCE certification page with a button labelled “Manage VMCE 2021 Exam”Simply click on “Manage VMCE 2021 Exam” and you’ll be taken to the PearsonVUE website to organise either a remote exam or in-person exam. The Exam Online Proctor Experience Over the course of the pandemic, PeasonVUE have got repeatedly better at delivering the remote training sessions, they’ve slowly adapted their security measures too, when the pandemic h

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Iams3le
2 years ago
regnor
regnorVeeam MVP
posted in Discussion Boards

ReFS issues with latest Windows Server Updates (KB5009624, KB5009557, KB5009555)

Just a quick post; the latest Windows Server updates for 2012R2, 2019 and 2022 (haven’t seen 2016) can cause ReFS issues. After the installation, ReFS volumes are shown as RAW and are no longer accessible; so if you’re using ReFS for your repositories, then take be aware of this when installating the update. Besides that, those updates can also cause bootloops for domain controllers and break Hyper-V.Depending on your Windows Server version one of the following updates could have caused the issue: KB5009624, KB5009557, KB5009555 If you’re affected then removing the mentioned update should solve the issue. Don’t (!) try to repair the ReFS volume, because this could cause a dataloss.This should remind everyone why 3-2-1 for Backups is so important. Further information:https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-windows-server-updates-cause-dc-boot-loops-break-hyper-v/https://forums.veeam.com/veeam-backup-replication-f2/beware-possible-raw-refs-volumes-after-installing-january-upd

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Scott
1 year ago
Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
published in News

V12 Upgrade CenterV12 Upgrade Center

V12 IS HERE! Much like last year’s V11 Upgrade Center we are doing one for V12! Similar format and check back for updates, as we will have additional resources and I’ll get the latest information from the product management and support teams that should be relayed here. This text was last updated:   1-August 2023 (All subsequent updates in the Post-Publish Updates section)Pre-Installation SectionThe Release Notes should be the first thing you read: Release Notes (veeam.com) Give a read of the What’s New document: veeam_backup_whats_new The User Guides have been updated to reflect V12 at Veeam Technical Documentation UPDATED Upgrade Checklist [Thank you @Dima P. ] for: VMware Environments: Upgrade Checklist - User Guide for VMware vSphere (veeam.com) Hyper-V Environments: Upgrade Checklist - User Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V (veeam.com) For both of these scenarios, check the System Requirements section: https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/system_requirements.html  I use a

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ratkinsonuk
1 month ago
Rick Vanover
Rick VanoverRICKATRON
published in Discussion Boards

VeeamON 2022 Community Hub Discussion BoardVeeamON 2022 Community Hub Discussion Board

OK Everyone! Here it is for VeeamON 2022.  This is the official Veeam Community Hub Discussion board for VeeamON 2022!!! What is your most-anticipated session?What is your favorite announcement from VeeamON 2021?What stole the show for you?VIRTUAL EXPERIENCE:  What works, what didn’t?IN-PERSON EXPERIENCE:  What works, what didn’t?

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1 year ago
Kseniya
Kseniya✨
published in Discussion Boards

VeeamON Update: SHOES ARE BACK!

Hi Veeam Community, Now it’s time to have a serious conversation, as they are BACKKK!VeeamON 2021 Update is your chance to step up your modern data protection AND your sneaker game. We’re giving away custom Veeam sneakers and YOU have a chance to win!Follow these simple rules: Register for VeeamON 2021 Update Share photo of you wearing your current kicks in the comments of this post Let us know WHY you need a veeamazing upgrade  The nastiest sneakers you got the better. We need a SERIOUS reason for upgrade. Let us laugh together!Make sure to join us on Oct. 13 or Oct. 14 where we’ll announce the eight winners.The contest is open now through October 6th. For more details, visit: https://bddy.me/3D1wrVT  

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ashanpro
2 years ago
vNote42
vNote42On the path to Greatness
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Veeam v11 - Hardened Repository aka Immutable backups

I spent some time in testing a new great feature in v11: Hardened Repository. Read here about:What is immutability is about Requirements Setup How it works What is immutability is aboutImmutability in this context means, a backup file cannot be changed or deleted without having root access within hosing Linux OS. So, even the backup administrator is not able to delete backups on such a repository.Why is this important? Think about ransomware. This software is that smart these days, it is able to recognize backup systems. It can trigger tasks like deletion of backup files. But when they are immutable, this cannot be done! RequirementsWhat is needed to get immutable backups? First of all: Veeam Backup&Replication v11. This is the first version supporting hardened repositories. Secondly a Linux server hosting repository volumes.What about the filesystem? Veeam is using immutable flag. So every filesystem supporting this flag can be used. These are pretty much all. Veeam supports refli

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vNote42
2 years ago
Geoff Burke
Geoff BurkeVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Discussion Boards

Where to blog?

Hi Folks, After a hiatus of wild IT academia activity and other events I want to get back to doing some posts. I am thinking of setting up a separate blog and then linking on to here like I noticed some people do. Looking for any recommendations on where to host my blog from the experts here? Thanks Geoff

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JMeixner
2 years ago
wolff.mateus
wolff.mateusVeeam Vanguard
posted in Discussion Boards

Veeam Vanguard Class 2022

Today @NikolaPejkova announced Veeam Vanguard 2022!Look for more here.Submit your application here. 

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Shaokat
1 year ago
Geoff Burke
Geoff BurkeVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Discussion Boards

VMCE Study group?

Hi Folks,I was wondering if people would be interested in creating a VMCE study group. I will be honest this time around I am a bit terrified of this exam. For one thing the last number of years my study focus has been on something else (I wonder what that is), I am naturally not great at these things just work double in order to try and be included in with the real smart folks 😃, plus the amount of changes in V12 will prevent me from winging it on previously acquired knowledge in older VMCEs and work experience.Obviously this would not be a “dump” zone or “point you to the answer from the test” cheating location, but instead a group creating questions, helping to understand fuzzy issues and most importantly giving support to people like me who have been petrified of exams/tests ever since kindergarten🤣. I led a CKA group study over on Kodekloud for a few Months and it was a lot of fun. We had bi-weekly calls (could have been Monthly to be honest) and some of the study techniques I l

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coolsport00
27 days ago
JMeixner
JMeixnerVeeam Vanguard
posted in Discussion Boards

New free Veeam T-Shirt 🤣

For all of our members that are so keen of free T-Shirts - there is a new one… Register aand- much more important - get an exclusive sneak peek on what you will see at AWS Summit EMEA 2021.Additional get a free T- Shirt and get the chance to win a 500€ Amazon gift card. https://www.veeam.com/aws-summit-sneak-peek-emea.html  

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dloseke
8 months ago
Iams3le
Iams3leVeeam Legend
posted in Discussion Boards

Questions on Homelab setup

I wish to build a new HOMELAB. Here is a guide and many others I found on Reddit.- How is your lab setup? What would you recommend? Main virtualisation solution would be VMware (would need multiple hosts here). I would also have HyperV and Proxmox VE within this environment. Yes, this is possible!https://www.altaro.com/vmware/perfect-homelab-vmware/?vgo_ee=%2BWombPttbhpwDFBk3C2zvW7%2BX%2FpMfSStElYb34Re%2FNg%3D (I love the first approach in this guide).I have got my ideas, but would like to learn from you. Keep in mind, I need a cost effective solution ranging from hardware to Power etc. Here is a talking point but just talking about the installation. I do NOT need help with the setup (deployment) tips as this is a walkthrough for me. Just ideas on how to setup low a cost effective lab, but yet a Lab to be reckoned with.  

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HunterLAFR
10 months ago
Ralf
RalfComes here often
posted in Discussion Boards

Experience with HPE Apollo or other High Density server as backup repository?

Hi,I’d be interested in getting feedback from people that are already using HPE Apollo’s or other high density servers with local storage as repository server. It seems that a lot of people are currently planning to use them.what is you setup? Number of servers? Number of disks? Which type and size of RAID? Number of VM’s / source data how is your performance? do you use them only as backup target or as copy source as well? which filesystem ReFS/XFS with blockcloning/reflink

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BertrandFR
2 years ago
regnor
regnorVeeam MVP
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication - March 2023

Veeam has just informed it’s customers about an existing vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication. Unauthorized users may be able to request encrypted credentials from the VBR service, and therefore get access to the backup infrastructure. The KB articles haven’t received updates so far, but the vulnerability did get a CVSSv3 score of 7.5.EDIT: The KB article has just been published: KB4424It’s recommended to patch VBR as soon as possible!SolutionPatches have been released for VBR V11 and V12. Please keep in mind that older releases are also affected, but no longer get fixes. So you need to upgrade your installation to a supported release.Patch for Veeam V11a KB article for V11 Patch for Veeam V12 KB article for V12WorkaroundAs a temporary workaround you can block access to TCP port 9401 on your Veeam Backup & Replication server. This will affect the connection of mount servers to the VBR server, so only use this if you don’t have a distributed Veeam environment. And still a

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Chris.Childerhose
1 year ago
Madi.Cristil
Madi.CristilCommunity Manager
posted in Discussion Boards

VeeamON Miami 2023 is live!

Prepare to get hyped, everyone!! #VeeamON 2023, the Community Event tailored for Data Recovery Experts, is all set to enhance your knowledge this year. We can barely contain our enthusiasm as we unveil the event schedule! Take a peek at our website to discover the extraordinary lineup of speakers, sessions, and other exciting features: https://www.veeam.com/veeamonAnd that's not all! Need another reason to join us? We have an exclusive community area this year, where Alfred and Veeam 100 members will be spreading positivity and doling out community edition SWAG! So, what are you waiting for? Be a part of the excitement!Remember to spread the word among your network as well!Best, Madi

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regnor
10 months ago
MicoolPaul
MicoolPaulVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

VMCE 2021 Released!

Hi, I don’t know if anyone else was aware but @haslund highlighted to me today that the new VMCE 2021 exam is now available for everyone looking to take/upgrade! Information on the training course is available hereInformation on the certification is available here FAQs:Do I need to attend the training course before taking the exam?If you don’t hold a valid VMCE 2020 certification, it is mandatory.If you do have a VMCE 2020 certification, it is recommended but not required.The one exception is if you took the VMCE 2020 class within the last year but have not passed the exam, you can take the VMCE 2021 exam until your class was sat one year ago. Can I still take the VMCE 2020 exam?Whilst Veeam continue to offer it, but it will be discontinued. Do I need to take the VMCE to do the VMCA?No, but it is recommended!Full FAQs from Veeam available here Planning on doing your VMCE/VMCA, or already taken it? Let me know your thoughts!

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vNote42
2 years ago
MicoolPaul
MicoolPaulVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Windows Server 2022 Released – What to remember before you start upgrading!

Microsoft dropped a surprise on us today by releasing Windows Server 2022 to no fanfare at all. It’s been released today 18th August 2021, it will have mainstream support until the 13th October 2026 and will be considered end of life on the 14th October 2031 (how are we talking about the 2030’s already?!). This is evidenced in Microsoft’s updated Windows Server Release Information document.If you’re looking to grab an evaluation copy of Windows Server 2022 you can do so here. Alternatively if you have a suitable agreement with Microsoft you can also download a copy from VLSC or MSDN.Interested to learn what’s new in Windows Server 2022? You can check out Microsoft’s post on the subject here. IMPORTANT: Microsoft are making TPM 2.0 support mandatory, if you’re looking to install onto existing hardware, be sure you meet the hardware requirements. Supported Platforms Realistically it’s going to be premature to start migrating your entire environment to Windows Server 2022, but in the inte

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MicoolPaul
2 years ago
jorge.delacruz
jorge.delacruzCommunity Manager
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Grafana Dashboard for Veeam Backup & Replication

Greetings, friends! I want to share with you the new Grafana Dashboard for Veeam Backup & Replication, no Enterprise Manager is needed, and it uses 100% VBR API.Small note: For those familiar with the data protection scene, you might recall that we’ve already got a Grafana Dashboard dedicated to the Veeam Enterprise Manager API since 2020. Grafana Dashboard for Veeam Backup & Replication API When you finish this article, if you follow all the steps, you should have something similar to this. It might be different according to your environment, number of days you select, protected workloads, jobs, etc.Dashboard – SummaryJob Historical Information – The very first graph. The most important one in my opinion. Grouped by 24 hours, get to know the status of your policies per day, on a range in time. Job Historical Information Table – Very similar to the previous panel, but this time with more details about job name, status, date, etc. Job Historical Information Duration – Very simil

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28 days ago
Scott
ScottVeeam Legend
posted in Discussion Boards

Veeam Community Points system

I was wondering how the point system works for this community.   I see some people that are brand new at 600 points, then people who have topics and comments at only a few points.   I can see when I am active, points being added.Can someone confirm if this is correct. I am assuming if you are not active your points go down month after month.  I am also at the assumption when you are a new member you are starting around 500-600 points. I joined a while ago and wasn’t active for a bit, so I’m just trying to make sense of why brand new users have so many more points :)   

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MicoolPaul
1 year ago
SchrepfV
SchrepfVComes here often
asked in Discussion Boards

Issue with USB recovery drive booting on windows 11

I’m have question about the usb recovery drive. For some reason the recovery will not boot into the bare metal utility, it stops and shows a command window. I’m running latest windows 11 so any thoughts as to why this would be?thanks

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regnor
1 year ago
Scott
ScottVeeam Legend
posted in Discussion Boards

Largest VM you backup?

Here’s one to find out who has the largest backup in the forums. Currently my largest server I backup is 45.1TB.  The largest one I had backing up was 115TB.  It took a while but worked fine.  I’ve been working on splitting it up in to multiple file servers to allow more concurrent streams to our backup/tape jobs. 

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11 months ago
Kseniya
Kseniya✨
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

FREE Veeam NFR Keys

If you are a certified IT pro, trainer or blogger, Veeam is happy to provide you with a FREE NFR license (Not-For-Resale keys).This license allows for non production use of Veeam Availability Suite in your home lab, without any feature limitations for one year and 20 workloads (VMs/Servers/Workstations) or of Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 in your home lab without any feature limitations for up to 10 users.Here is a list of IT members eligible for a free Veeam NFR license key:Veeam Certified Engineers (VMCEs) AWS Heroes AWS Community Builders AWS Heroes AWS Certified Pros Google Cloud Developer Advocates VMware vExperts VMware Certified Professionals (VCPs) VMware Certified Advanced Professionals (VCAPs) Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals - Office 365 (MVPs) Microsoft Certified Solutions Experts (MCSEs) VMware, Microsoft, AWS trainers And more!Free NFR for Veeam Availability Suite https://go.veeam.com/free-nfr-veeam-availability-su

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7 months ago
vNote42
vNote42On the path to Greatness
posted in Discussion Boards

What infrastructure tools do you use?

I would be interested to know which tool for IT infrastructure you use for your or your customers environment. Here is a completely unsorted list of tools I use frequently in various environments:PowerShell with various modules like VMware PowerCLI (by the way, version 12.3 was released today) and Veeam VBR. RVtools. I think this is a widely known and used tool. Get a very detailed inventory of your vSphere environment within a few mouse-clicks. New version 4.1.2 was released yesterday. Brocade SANHealth. I think, this tool is not that well known. For me, it is THE tool for Fibre Channel fabric documentation. Just install the tool, put in data of FC switches, capture date. Then upload to brocade (respectively Broadcom). After a few hours you get a link to a extremely detailed, fully automatically generated documentation (Excel und Visio). As an alternative to putty, I prefer MobaXterm. There is a free and a paid version. It offers features like sending commands to multiple sessions

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Scott
1 year ago
MicoolPaul
MicoolPaulVeeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
posted in Blogs and Podcasts

Thinking of becoming a Veeam Legend 2022?

The Veeam Legend programme is due to have its second intake in the coming weeks/months, and I wanted to put together a small collection of resources for people to find out more about this amazing sub-community. What is the Veeam Legends Programme? The Veeam Legends programme is at its heart, a Veeam community, its a sub-group of the wider Veeam Community Hub & R&D forums’ users. It was created as part of the ongoing recognition that Veeam wanted to give to its most active Veeam experts within these spaces.The Veeam Legends programme is one of three sub-communities within the ‘Veeam 100’ collective, with the other two being Veeam Vanguard and VeeaMVP. But whilst Veeam Vanguard focuses on external evangelism & activity, and VeeaMVP celebrates Veeam staff that contribute externally to the Veeam community, Veeam Legends is focused on Veeam platform-based activity. Are there perks to becoming a Veeam Legend? Of course there are! To date I’ve witnessed the following perks from th

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1 year ago

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