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Does Veeam installation process enable xp_cmdshell under MSSQL

  • November 2, 2023
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Hello

 

I would like to know if the Veeam installation process enable xp_cmdshell under MSSQL

Best answer by Iams3le

Hello

 

I would like to know if the Veeam installation process enable xp_cmdshell under MSSQL

Hi @CABelanger, to answer your question more specifically, I would say NO. I hope this answers your question?

 

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coolsport00
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  • Veeam Legend
  • November 2, 2023

Veeam no longer installs SQLExpress during install, but rather PostgreSQL now by default. 


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  • November 2, 2023

And if the original version installed was v10 , upgrade to v12 , is it still mssql?


coolsport00
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  • Veeam Legend
  • November 2, 2023

Well, Veeam won't install a new DB for upgrade... yes, they keep the existing SQL install intact. 


coolsport00
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  • Veeam Legend
  • November 3, 2023

Just also be aware of the upgrade path @CABelanger . Make sure you're at least on v10a before upgrade. See this KB for more info 


CarySun
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  • Veeam Vanguard
  • November 3, 2023

It’s also easy to migrate the configuration database to PostgreSQL if you want. And you will get more benefits from it.

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/hyperv/vbr_config_migrate.html?ver=120
 


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  • November 3, 2023

Well, Veeam won't install a new DB for upgrade... yes, they keep the existing SQL install intact. 

So my question still valid, is Veeam enable “xp_cmdshell” when using MSSQL ?


Iams3le
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  • November 3, 2023

Hello

 

I would like to know if the Veeam installation process enable xp_cmdshell under MSSQL

Hi @CABelanger, to answer your question more specifically, I would say NO. I hope this answers your question?

 


Iams3le
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  • Veeam Legend
  • November 3, 2023