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Failed to Check Credential for Staging Server on Veeam

  • July 30, 2026
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Hello, I’d like to ask about an issue I’m facing.

Recently, I configured Veeam Backup & Restore version 13 to back up my Windows SQL Server. The database backup completed successfully, but when I attempted to restore it on a per‑table basis, I noticed that this cannot be done via the plug‑ins. The interface looks like this:

Restore interface for MSSQL Server using Plug‑Ins

After that, I checked the Veeam guide and noticed that if I want to perform a per‑table restore, I first need to configure a staging server in Veeam Explorer for MSSQL. However, when I try to add the staging server, I encounter the following error messages:

Staging Server cant be added to Controller

Does anyone know how to fix this? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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    Chris.Childerhose
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    Is the staging server the same or newer SQL server that you are trying to restore?

    Check here - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/vesql_configure_staging.html?ver=13

     

    Chris Childerhose (Enterprise Architect) - VMCE+ | VMCA | VMCE | VMCE-SP | Veeam Vanguard 8* | Veeam Legend 5* | VUG Canada Leader | vExpert 7* | Toronto VMUG Leader | VCAP-DCV/VCP-DCV/VCP-VVF | Object First Ace | Cisco Champion | Twitter: @cchilderhose | Blog Site – https://just-virtualization.tech
      coolsport00
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      • coolsport00
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      • July 30, 2026

      Also, make sure your SQL Staging Server is *not* part of a Failover Cluster. If you meet the requirements in the link Chris shared, it’s best you open a Veeam Support case.

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