Hi Guys,
I’m rolling Veeam SQL plugin out across lots of different SQL servers in my org. Is there a protection group equivalent ? If not, how does Veeam help me to keep on top of where they are installed, and more importantly auto upgrade them when Veeam is upgraded ? On top of that how do the permissions work, in terms of local admin on all SQL servers to perform the Plugin install/upgrade ?
Thanks
Phil
Best answer by coolsport00
Hi
Yeah...in unmanaged mode, you’re really using the 3rd party side of things to manage your backups, with a little bit of backup storage redirection to the Veeam side. I’m pretty sure there’s no “nice” way to manage multiple Plug-in servers. You may want to reach out to either Support or the Forums to ask the Veeam PMs their thoughts.
+23This should help explain how the plugin works, etc. - https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/plugins/mssql_plugin.html
Thanks @Chris. I have read that extensively but it doesn’t answer my specific question;
I will be using the plugins in unmanaged mode. In this case what options are there for mass management - specifically upgrade ? Or am I restricted to getting creative with unattended mode and automation ? Even then I can’t easily track where the agents are installed unless I use a third party software install product like Ivanti, but I don’t really want to go that route.
Thanks
Phil
+23Hi
Yeah...in unmanaged mode, you’re really using the 3rd party side of things to manage your backups, with a little bit of backup storage redirection to the Veeam side. I’m pretty sure there’s no “nice” way to manage multiple Plug-in servers. You may want to reach out to either Support or the Forums to ask the Veeam PMs their thoughts.
Roger that ! Thanks for the guidance. I guess I can’t have my cake and eat it can I !
I’m going to sound stupid now. I though I am asking the forums here ? Is there a specific way to go and ask the forums ?
+23No worries. haha...truth! 😂
Just go into the specific ‘subject’ (Plug-ins area) and ask/post just like here (tho, there isn’t specific Veeam Product areas for every product here as in the Forums). That should get you going.
+5Roger that ! Thanks for the guidance. I guess I can’t have my cake and eat it can I !
I’m going to sound stupid now. I though I am asking the forums here ? Is there a specific way to go and ask the forums ?
The forums are a separate site from the community discussion board. Here’s a link: https://forums.veeam.com/
+23Already provided the link above Tommy 😊
+23Thanks everyone (as usual). Couldn’t do it without you :)
That is what we are here for to help. 😁
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Well…. I got a few scripts that might help you……
The latest script roll out the latest Veeamplugin and install, configure Veeam as well as creating and configure SQL backup jobs.
Same script, can adjust Full, Diff and Log backup to start eg. saturday at 2200 hours for instances 1 and sunday at 2300 hours.
The script handles up to 5 instances and present You for the logs needed….
Script 2
Check multiple servers for SQL installations and i present, Veeam installation and version
Last script: roll out and upgrade Veeam plugin from ver. 12.* to 13.1.0.411. I used for a litle month ago and upgraded 200 + SQL serveres in less than an hour…..
Just contact me if you need one of those..
regards MACH
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