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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?

 

Chris.Childerhose
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coolsport00
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  • coolsport00
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  • November 2, 2023

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

Shane Williford - Veeam VMCA/VMCE | Veeam Legend | VUG Leader | VCP-DCV | Twitter: @coolsport00
Chris.Childerhose
Iams3le
leduardoserrano
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  • November 2, 2023

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

Chris.Childerhose
dloseke
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coolsport00
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  • coolsport00
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  • November 2, 2023

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

Shane Williford - Veeam VMCA/VMCE | Veeam Legend | VUG Leader | VCP-DCV | Twitter: @coolsport00
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dloseke
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coolsport00
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  • coolsport00
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  • 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 

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  • 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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Iams3le
dloseke
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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 ?

dloseke
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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?

 

[Microsoft MVP 2x | Veeam Legend (2021 -2025) | VMware vExpert 5x | Cisco Champion 3x | Object First Ace 2x]
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Iams3le
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  • Iams3le
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  • November 3, 2023

Just in case you wish to read more: https://techdirectarchive.com/2023/11/03/how-to-verify-whether-the-xp_cmdshell-feature-is-enabled-or-disabled-in-mssql-server/ 

[Microsoft MVP 2x | Veeam Legend (2021 -2025) | VMware vExpert 5x | Cisco Champion 3x | Object First Ace 2x]
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