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  • February 10, 2022
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MicoolPaul
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  • MicoolPaul
  • February 10, 2022

Sorry the last picture is from a Computer that actually not finished backing up.

 

I have now a successful backup from a smaler one. It looks like it worked. I cant delete it from Veeam Disk. Also have the “i” in the repository.

 

I have still ssh activated, due to set up. Does this affect somehow if i disable the ssh, i think its recommendet to deactivate ssh if all is set up?

Correct disable SSH as soon as you can 🙂 will not impact this

Michael Paul - Opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Veeam | https://micoolpaul.com | Mastodon: @micoolpaul@masto.nu | Bluesky: @micoolpaul.com
    vNote42
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    • vNote42
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    • February 10, 2022

    Do I see it right? Now it worked? 

     

    Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
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      • SchuleRothrist
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      • February 10, 2022

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        • SchuleRothrist
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        • February 10, 2022

        Do I see it right? Now it worked? 

         

        It seems so. I’m just startet another backup with a small computer to see the result.

        You can may help me with two other questions:

        • We now dont have the server directly on the core switch. Just had a LAN cable with internet. The Backup process seems to be very slowly, will this be better if the linux server is on the core switch?
        • I have used the single use credentials for adding the server to veeam. Can i use the same user for another veeam instance we have in use with a vpn? I have tried this and it failed, also the first Added Server was unavailable after wards.
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          • SchuleRothrist
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          • February 11, 2022

          So the Backup finished successfully thanks for your prompt help!

            vNote42
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            • February 11, 2022

            So the Backup finished successfully thanks for your prompt help!

            Did you change anything to make it work now?

            Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
            vNote42
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            • vNote42
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            • February 11, 2022

            Do I see it right? Now it worked? 

             

            It seems so. I’m just startet another backup with a small computer to see the result.

            You can may help me with two other questions:

            • We now dont have the server directly on the core switch. Just had a LAN cable with internet. The Backup process seems to be very slowly, will this be better if the linux server is on the core switch?
            • I have used the single use credentials for adding the server to veeam. Can i use the same user for another veeam instance we have in use with a vpn? I have tried this and it failed, also the first Added Server was unavailable after wards.

            Not quite sure I understand your questions right. But:

            • In my experience network is not probably the bottleneck when it comes to Linux repository. So the faster the network the faster the backup will be.
            • I already added a Hardened Repo server to a second VBR server which worked fine. Just a guess: did you change anything in SSH-settings when adding to a second server?

               

            Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
            MicoolPaul
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            • MicoolPaul
            • February 11, 2022

            Do I see it right? Now it worked? 

             

            It seems so. I’m just startet another backup with a small computer to see the result.

            You can may help me with two other questions:

            • We now dont have the server directly on the core switch. Just had a LAN cable with internet. The Backup process seems to be very slowly, will this be better if the linux server is on the core switch?
            • I have used the single use credentials for adding the server to veeam. Can i use the same user for another veeam instance we have in use with a vpn? I have tried this and it failed, also the first Added Server was unavailable after wards.

            Not quite sure I understand your questions right. But:

            • In my experience network is not probably the bottleneck when it comes to Linux repository. So the faster the network the faster the backup will be.
            • I already added a Hardened Repo server to a second VBR server which worked fine. Just a guess: did you change anything in SSH-settings when adding to a second server?

               

            Interesting you say that @vNote42 as it’s a listed limitation for the hardened repository that it can’t be shared between different VBR servers

            Michael Paul - Opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of Veeam | https://micoolpaul.com | Mastodon: @micoolpaul@masto.nu | Bluesky: @micoolpaul.com
              vNote42
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              • vNote42
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              • February 14, 2022

              Do I see it right? Now it worked? 

               

              It seems so. I’m just startet another backup with a small computer to see the result.

              You can may help me with two other questions:

              • We now dont have the server directly on the core switch. Just had a LAN cable with internet. The Backup process seems to be very slowly, will this be better if the linux server is on the core switch?
              • I have used the single use credentials for adding the server to veeam. Can i use the same user for another veeam instance we have in use with a vpn? I have tried this and it failed, also the first Added Server was unavailable after wards.

              Not quite sure I understand your questions right. But:

              • In my experience network is not probably the bottleneck when it comes to Linux repository. So the faster the network the faster the backup will be.
              • I already added a Hardened Repo server to a second VBR server which worked fine. Just a guess: did you change anything in SSH-settings when adding to a second server?

                 

              Interesting you say that @vNote42 as it’s a listed limitation for the hardened repository that it can’t be shared between different VBR servers

              must admit you are right :thinking: at least it worked in the first instance. I will check the current state.

              Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
                vNote42
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                • vNote42
                • On the path to Greatness
                • February 14, 2022

                Do I see it right? Now it worked? 

                 

                It seems so. I’m just startet another backup with a small computer to see the result.

                You can may help me with two other questions:

                • We now dont have the server directly on the core switch. Just had a LAN cable with internet. The Backup process seems to be very slowly, will this be better if the linux server is on the core switch?
                • I have used the single use credentials for adding the server to veeam. Can i use the same user for another veeam instance we have in use with a vpn? I have tried this and it failed, also the first Added Server was unavailable after wards.

                Not quite sure I understand your questions right. But:

                • In my experience network is not probably the bottleneck when it comes to Linux repository. So the faster the network the faster the backup will be.
                • I already added a Hardened Repo server to a second VBR server which worked fine. Just a guess: did you change anything in SSH-settings when adding to a second server?

                   

                Interesting you say that @vNote42 as it’s a listed limitation for the hardened repository that it can’t be shared between different VBR servers

                must admit you are right :thinking: at least it worked in the first instance. I will check the current state.

                Just checked with the customer. What still works fine: Linux Hardened Repo server was added to two different VBR servers. For adding, single-use credential was used on both VBR instances. Also same user was used. Since then - a few weeks ago, customer had no problems with both VBR server using Hardened Repo Server as target. Maybe the important fact is here: different repositories are used for each VBR server. So it is the same server, but different XFS-volumes. In the helpcenter the first limitation is to read (https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/hardened_repository_limitations.html?ver=110):

                The hardened repository cannot be shared between different Veeam Backup & Replication servers.

                Literally speaking, this configuration does not violate.

                Wolfgang | vnote42.net | @vNote42
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