I am currently trying to upgrade to version 11 . The first upgrade failed with an error as it could not start the services. I followed this fix
https://community.veeam.com/blogs-and-podcasts-57/failed-to-connect-to-veeam-backup-and-replication-server-how-to-fix-remote-channel-sink-urinotpublished-remote-connection-refused-and-failed-to-start-the-service-1263
I am now having to repair the installation as the fixes did not work and the services would not start. I have just tried to run the repair and I am receiving a different error "veeam configuration database is in use by the backup server " I have no idea how to proceed.
Upgade to v11 keeps failing
Best answer by Mildur
Please use Yes and connect to the existing database and run the installer until he has done all steps. It should work to get your vbr server working again.
If that is not working, restore the database with the help of sqlcmd.
https://www.howtogeek.com/50295/backup-your-sql-server-database-from-the-command-line/amp/
The community is not really able to help you any further, if the reinstallation with the database is not working for you. Only veeam support knows the db structure and it‘s not supported to play around in the database without veeam support. Next time, a veeam configuration backup (or db backup) before the upgrade would be really helpful.
If you don‘t get support because you don‘t have an active maintenance contract, you have two options. Buy a VUL Backup Essentials License and get paid support or rebuild your jobs from start.
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