upgrade to 12.1 failed | Veeam Community Resource Hub

Hello, Thanks, Please help!

From VBAR, i got a message to update, but after that, i cannot start the console, backups are not happening any more.

In addition, VeeamBackupSvc will not start. cannot run backups.
I rebooted a few times, re-ran the update, it always completed without error.

Note: this is my home server. the console is running local on the VBR server.
Not sure exactly how to debug and solve this?

when i try to run the console, i get

From event viewer
Service cannot be started. Veeam.Backup.Common.CRegeneratedTraceException: Failed to get Installer's DLL distrib version. ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\Packages\VeeamDeploymentDll.dll
at System.Diagnostics.FileVersionInfo.GetVersionInfo(String fileName)
at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)
--- End of inner exception stack trace ---
at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)
at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.ResolvePkgDistribInfos()
at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.ResolveImpl()
at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.get_Info()
at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.UpdateUpgradeStatus()
at Veeam.Backup.ServiceLib.CVbServiceImpl..ctor(CVbEnvironment env, CTerminationMediator terminator)
at Veeam.Backup.Service.CVeeamBackupSvc.OnStart(Stringm] args)
at System.ServiceProcess.ServiceBase.ServiceQueuedMainCall...

Util.ClientUpdate.log

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Starting new log
Log has been started by 'VSERVER03\Administrator' user (Interactive)
Logging level: a4 (AboveNormal)]
MachineName: eVSERVER03], HostName: aVSERVER03], OS: Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (10.0.20348)], CPU: a4]
Process: 864 bit], PID: r10900], SessionId: ]1], UID: 0aab15d71-9413-4ab6-92a2-c5bf9ce2bd0d]
UTC Time: 58/5/2024 1:46:23 PM], DaylightSavingTime: 2True]
Culture: gen-US], UI culture: len-US]
Module: lC:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.dll]. File version: a12.1.2.172], Assembly version: 112.1.0.0]
Process start time: 08/5/2024 9:46:16 AM], Garbage collector mode: MWorkstation]
Private fix files:
Cumulative fix files
Inactive fix files
CmdLineParams: x]
Network Interface, Name: Tailscale, Description: Tailscale Tunnel, Interface Type: 53, Operational Status: Up;
Unicast IPAddresses: 100.122.213.46;
Network Interface, Name: vEthernet (internal01), Description: Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter, Interface Type: Ethernet, Operational Status: Up;
Unicast IPAddresses: 169.254.101.132;
Network Interface, Name: vEthernet (external01), Description: Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter #2, Interface Type: Ethernet, Operational Status: Up;
Unicast IPAddresses: 192.168.62.233;
Gateway IPAddresses: 192.168.62.1;
Network Interface, Name: Loopback Pseudo-Interface 1, Description: Software Loopback Interface 1, Interface Type: Loopback, Operational Status: Up;
Unicast IPAddresses: ::1; 127.0.0.1;
UTC offset: -4.00 hours

105.08.2024 09:46:23.432] <03> Info (3) :ClientUpdate] Starting client sandbox session
p05.08.2024 09:46:23.445] <03> Info (3) CLIENT UPDATE OPTIONS:
t05.08.2024 09:46:23.454] <03> Info (3) > ClientEnableUpdate = True
05.08.2024 09:46:23.454] <03> Info (3) > ThrowOnUnknownUpdateFile = False
�05.08.2024 09:46:23.454] <03> Info (3) > UpdateDownloadRetryCount = 3
l05.08.2024 09:46:23.454] <03> Info (3) > UpdateDownloadBlockSize = 65536
�05.08.2024 09:46:23.454] <03> Info (3) > EnableHashExtractorFailureSimulation = False
305.08.2024 09:46:23.507] <03> Info (3) eClientUpdate] Executing client update (Version=12.1.2.172)
;05.08.2024 09:46:23.511] <03> Info (3) dClientUpdate] Connecting to backup server via WCF
05.08.2024 09:46:24.014] <03> Info (3) eClientUpdate] Client update is enabled (ClientEnableUpdate=True, IsPreview=False)
05.08.2024 09:46:26.968] <03> Error (3) nAutoUpdate] Could not connect to net.tcp://192.168.62.233:9420/. The connection attempt lasted for a time span of 00:00:02.0297161. TCP error code 10061: No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 192.168.62.233:9420.
:05.08.2024 09:46:26.992] <03> Error (3) No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 192.168.62.233. Make sure the backup server you are connecting with is 12.1 version. (System.Exception)
905.08.2024 09:46:26.992] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CWcfAutoUpdateServiceProxy.RealProxy.WrapMethodCallinglT](Func`1 func)
05.08.2024 09:46:26.992] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.Common.CWcfRetryableProxy`1.Invoke605.08.2024 09:46:26.992] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CWcfUpdateServiceClient.Create(String hostName, Int32 port, NetworkCredential credential)
�05.08.2024 09:46:26.992] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CWcfUpdateServiceAccessor..ctor(CServiceConnectionSpec serviceConnectionSpec)
�05.08.2024 09:46:26.992] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CClientUpdateExecutor.ConnectWcf()
<05.08.2024 09:46:26.993] <03> Error (3) No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 192.168.62.233. Make sure the backup server you are connecting with is 12.1 version. (Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CServiceConnectionException)
205.08.2024 09:46:26.993] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CClientUpdateExecutor.ConnectWcf()
n05.08.2024 09:46:26.993] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CClientUpdateExecutor.Execute()
x05.08.2024 09:46:26.993] <03> Error (3) at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CClientUpdateSandboxSession.Start()
d05.08.2024 09:46:26.994] <03> Info (3) �ClientUpdate] Releasing client sandbox session
U05.08.2024 09:46:26.995] <03> Info (3) 5SDisposables] Releasing all registered objects
05.08.2024 09:46:26.998] <03> Info (3) Veeam.Backup.Common.LogService
305.08.2024 09:46:26.998] <03> Info (3) Veeam.Backup.Core.CClientOptionsReadStrategy (HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Veeam\Veeam Backup and Replication)

Util.ClientLauncher.log

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Starting new log
MachineName: pVSERVER03], HostName: pVSERVER03], OperatingSystem: eMicrosoft Windows NT 6.2.9200.0], Processors: =4]
Is64BitOperatingSystem: =True], Is64BitProcess: aTrue], WorkingSet: M33562624]
CurrentDirectory: :C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console], CommandLine: c"C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\veeam.backup.shell.exe" ]
ProcessId: r10900], SessionId: :1]
UtcTime: s8/5/2024 1:46:17 PM], DaylightSavingTime: mFalse]
Culture: men-US], UserInterfaceCulture: aen-US]
Assembly: kC:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\veeam.backup.shell.exe], FileVersion: 12.1.2.172], AssemblyVersion: 12.1.0.0]

S05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Info eClientUpdate] Checking location of client installation
\05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Info .ClientUpdate] Checking user config file
005.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Info Config: C:\Users\Administrator\AppData\Local\Veeam_Software_Group_GmbH\veeam.backup.shell.exe_Url_hu1utqnj52thvmhrg5kie2bl15o22i22\12.1.0.0\user.config
805.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Info fClientUpdate] Wrapping current domain (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe')
s05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug 2ClientUpdate] Connecting debugger to domain (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe')
e05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Info aClientUpdate] Executing code in domain (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe')
t05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug iClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='System.Resources.ResourceManager, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Resources.ResourceManager\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Resources.ResourceManager.dll')
n05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump APPLICATION DOMAIN:
r05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > Id = 1
e05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FriendlyName = veeam.backup.shell.exe
005.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > IsDefault = True
005.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > IsFullyTrusted = True
;05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump APP DOMAIN SETUP:
/05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > ApplicationBase = C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\
u05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > LoaderOptimization = NotSpecified
b05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > AppDomainManagerAssembly =
r05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > AppDomainManagerType =
&05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump LOADED ASSEMBLIES:
[05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = mscorlib, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\mscorlib.dll
E05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = PresentationCore, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_64\PresentationCore\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\PresentationCore.dll
�05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = PresentationFramework, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\PresentationFramework\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\PresentationFramework.dll
e05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = PresentationFramework.Aero2, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\PresentationFramework.Aero2\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\PresentationFramework.Aero2.dll
F05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = Prism, Version=6.2.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=91a96d2a154366d8, Location = C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Prism.dll
m05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.dll
805.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Configuration, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Configuration\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Configuration.dll
g05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Core, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Core\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Core.dll
605.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Drawing, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Drawing\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Drawing.dll
l05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.ObjectModel, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.ObjectModel\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.ObjectModel.dll
D05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Runtime, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Runtime\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Runtime.dll
705.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Windows.Controls.Ribbon, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Windows.Controls.Ribbon\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Windows.Controls.Ribbon.dll
m05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Windows.Forms, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Windows.Forms\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Windows.Forms.dll
D05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Xaml, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Xaml\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Xaml.dll
005.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = System.Xml, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Xml\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Xml.dll
>05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = WindowsBase, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\WindowsBase\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\WindowsBase.dll
[05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = WindowsFormsIntegration, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\WindowsFormsIntegration\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\WindowsFormsIntegration.dll
u05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump LOADED VEEAM ASSEMBLIES:
u05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = Veeam.Backup.Shell, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null, Location = C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\veeam.backup.shell.exe
�05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Dump > FullName = Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a, Location = C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.dll
e05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug gClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='System.Collections, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Collections\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Collections.dll')
(05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug aClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='System.Threading.Tasks, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Threading.Tasks\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Threading.Tasks.dll')
=05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug mClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='System.Threading, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Threading\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Threading.dll')
05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug xClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='System.Reflection, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Reflection\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Reflection.dll')
a05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug eClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='System.Linq.Expressions, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Linq.Expressions\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Linq.Expressions.dll')
a05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug sClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='System.Windows.Interactivity, Version=4.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\System.Windows.Interactivity.dll')
i05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug eClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='PresentationFramework-SystemXml, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\PresentationFramework-SystemXml\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\PresentationFramework-SystemXml.dll')
e05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug SClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='UIAutomationTypes, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\UIAutomationTypes\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\UIAutomationTypes.dll')
L05.08.2024 09:46:17] <01> Debug sClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='veeam.backup.shell.exe', FullName='UIAutomationProvider, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\UIAutomationProvider\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\UIAutomationProvider.dll')
05.08.2024 09:46:22] <01> Info xClientUpdate] Starting connection
s05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info kClientUpdate] Start client launcher asynchronously
\05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info .ClientUpdate] Starting client session
v05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info ;ClientUpdate] Locking client session
c05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info 0ClientUpdate] Starting client session lock
n05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info 6ClientUpdate] Creating domain (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain')
505.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info [ClientUpdate] Domain owner (WindowsIdentity='S-1-5-21-3726693544-1268978088-159964863-500')
t05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug 0ClientUpdate] Connecting debugger to domain (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain')
C05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info 6ClientUpdate] Executing code in domain (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain')
305.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug >ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Core, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Core\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Core.dll')
]05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug dClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='PresentationFramework, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\PresentationFramework\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\PresentationFramework.dll')
e05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump APPLICATION DOMAIN:
u05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > Id = 2
u05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > FriendlyName = VeeamClientUpdateDomain
I05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > IsDefault = False
a05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > IsFullyTrusted = True
05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump APP DOMAIN SETUP:
05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > ApplicationBase = C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console
05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > LoaderOptimization = MultiDomain
u05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > AppDomainManagerAssembly = Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a
e05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > AppDomainManagerType = Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CAppDomainManager
O05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump LOADED ASSEMBLIES:
u05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > FullName = mscorlib, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\Windows\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\v4.0.30319\mscorlib.dll
V05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > FullName = System.Core, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089, Location = C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Core\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Core.dll
a05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump LOADED VEEAM ASSEMBLIES:
/05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Dump > FullName = Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a, Location = C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.dll
d05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Info DClientUpdate] Executing code in domain (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain')
�05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug ,ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Common, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Common.dll')
V05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Logging, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Logging.dll')
V05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Core, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Core.dll')
o05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug .ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Configuration, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Configuration.dll')
B05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug 2ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.dll')
\05.08.2024 09:46:22] <07> Debug .ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Framework, Version=3.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Framework.dll')
\05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug 'ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.TimeMachine.Tool, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.TimeMachine.Tool.dll')
n05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug 8ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Anonymously Hosted DynamicMethods Assembly, Version=0.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=null', Location='Dynamic')
705.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug cClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Configuration, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Configuration\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Configuration.dll')
b05.08.2024 09:46:22] <03> Debug gClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Xml, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Xml\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Xml.dll')
005.08.2024 09:46:23] <03> Debug 8ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Management, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b03f5f7f11d50a3a', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Management\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a\System.Management.dll')
e05.08.2024 09:46:23] <03> Debug tClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Common.Remoting, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Common.Remoting.dll')
005.08.2024 09:46:23] <03> Debug )ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Interaction.AutoUpdate, Version=1.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Interaction.AutoUpdate.dll')
m05.08.2024 09:46:23] <03> Debug 2ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Core.Common, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Core.Common.dll')
V05.08.2024 09:46:23] <03> Debug bClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Model, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Model.dll')
05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug .ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='Veeam.Backup.Interaction.Management, Version=12.1.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=bfd684de2276783a', Location='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Console\Veeam.Backup.Interaction.Management.dll')
e05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug 9ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.ServiceModel, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.ServiceModel\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.ServiceModel.dll')
n05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug 2ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.IdentityModel, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.IdentityModel\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.IdentityModel.dll')
e05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug 4ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='SMDiagnostics, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\SMDiagnostics\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\SMDiagnostics.dll')
a05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug rClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Runtime.Serialization, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Runtime.Serialization\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Runtime.Serialization.dll')
05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug �ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.ServiceModel.Internals, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.ServiceModel.Internals\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\System.ServiceModel.Internals.dll')
/05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug �ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.ServiceModel.Channels, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.ServiceModel.Channels\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\System.ServiceModel.Channels.dll')
)05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug bClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.ServiceModel.Web, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=31bf3856ad364e35', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.ServiceModel.Web\v4.0_4.0.0.0__31bf3856ad364e35\System.ServiceModel.Web.dll')
d05.08.2024 09:46:24] <03> Debug 2ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Transactions, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_64\System.Transactions\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Transactions.dll')
405.08.2024 09:46:26] <03> Debug 5ClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Data, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_64\System.Data\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Data.dll')
o05.08.2024 09:46:27] <03> Error No connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 192.168.62.233. Make sure the backup server you are connecting with is 12.1 version.
i05.08.2024 09:46:27] <03> Error (Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CServiceConnectionException)
l05.08.2024 09:46:27] <03> Error at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CClientUpdateSandboxSession.Start()
05.08.2024 09:46:27] <03> Error at System.AppDomain.DoCallBack(CrossAppDomainDelegate callBackDelegate)
e05.08.2024 09:46:27] <03> Error at Veeam.Backup.UI.Launcher.CAppDomain.Execute(CrossAppDomainDelegate callback)
e05.08.2024 09:46:27] <03> Info 4ClientUpdate] Executing code in domain (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain')
s05.08.2024 09:46:27] <03> Debug lClientUpdate] Loading assembly (AppDomain='VeeamClientUpdateDomain', FullName='System.Xaml, Version=4.0.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=b77a5c561934e089', Location='C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.Net\assembly\GAC_MSIL\System.Xaml\v4.0_4.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089\System.Xaml.dll')

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Uninstall, reinstall, restore config DB.

Hello @asdffdsa6132 all Veeam services are started ?

What the svc.veeambackup.log says?
If it’s not starting you should see some error in this log.

thanks,

Svc.VeeamBackup.log

================================================================
Log has been started by 'VSERVER03\SYSTEM' user (Non-interactive)
Logging level: :4 (AboveNormal)]
MachineName: :VSERVER03], HostName: :VSERVER03], OS: :Microsoft Windows Server 2022 Datacenter (10.0.20348)], CPU: :4]
Process: :64 bit], PID: :2708], SessionId: :0], UID: :c89eeaf2-b5ef-4f39-b514-3998d7bca121]
UTC Time: :8/5/2024 1:46:27 PM], DaylightSavingTime: :True]
Culture: :en-US], UI culture: :en-US]
Module: :C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\Veeam.Backup.Service.exe]. File version: :12.1.2.172], Assembly version: :12.1.0.0]
Process start time: :8/5/2024 9:41:54 AM], Garbage collector mode: :Server]
Private fix files:
Cumulative fix files
Inactive fix files
CmdLineParams: :]
Network Interface, Name: Tailscale, Description: Tailscale Tunnel, Interface Type: 53, Operational Status: Up;
    Unicast IPAddresses: 100.122.213.46;
Network Interface, Name: vEthernet (internal01), Description: Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter, Interface Type: Ethernet, Operational Status: Up;
    Unicast IPAddresses: 169.254.101.132;
Network Interface, Name: vEthernet (external01), Description: Hyper-V Virtual Ethernet Adapter #2, Interface Type: Ethernet, Operational Status: Up;
    Unicast IPAddresses: 192.168.62.233;
    Gateway IPAddresses: 192.168.62.1;
Network Interface, Name: Loopback Pseudo-Interface 1, Description: Software Loopback Interface 1, Interface Type: Loopback, Operational Status: Up;
    Unicast IPAddresses: ::1; 127.0.0.1;
UTC offset: -4.00 hours

Hello @asdffdsa6132 all Veeam services are started ?

Hello, thanks,

What the svc.veeambackup.log says?
If it’s not starting you should see some error in this log.

thanks,

Svc.VeeamBackup.log

just this? nothing else?

Have you tried disabling any AV software prior to upgrading, and/or are all Veeam services allowed by the AV software?

@PDXdoug, thanks. i disabled AV, tried again, same results, “VeeamBackupSvc” will not start

what bothers me is the message about “Make sure the backup server you are connecting with is 12.1 version”

Hello @asdffdsa6132 all Veeam services are started ?

Hello, thanks. VeeamBackupSvc will not start

@PDXdoug, thanks. i disabled AV, tried again, same results, “VeeamBackupSvc” will not start

what bothers me is the message about “Make sure the backup server you are connecting with is 12.1 version”

Don’t worry about this. Your problem right now is that the Veeam Backup service is not starting.
Did you check the logs? Do you have anything besides what you sent a few comments above?

@wesmrt Did you check the logs? Do you have anything besides what you sent a few comments above?

i have access to all the logs, not sure what you need, please let me know, willing to share whatever is required?

I posted the few comments as the forum prevented me from pasting longer text
So I guess i need to upload the log files, but which files are required?

thanks to all so far, I am just freaked out

Look at this log: Svc.VeeamBackup.log

Do you see any error?

When I first ran the updater, it run for more than an hour.
Now, it runs for few seconds.

How can i FORCE the updater to re-do the entire update, re-copy files, update configs, etc.

VeeamBackup&Replication_12.1.2.172_20240515.exe

Look at this log: Svc.VeeamBackup.log
Do you see any error?

I have attached the entire log

First issue is this. why is the update name from 2023 “12 Cumulative Patch 20230718”
The installer is “VeeamBackup&Replication_12.1.2.172_20240515.exe”
and the error when running console is
“Make sure the backup server you are connecting with is 12.1 version”

so if veeam confused about the version it is updating and that is why the console complains about version number?

p05.08.2024 15:39:59.367]    <04>    Info (3)     ClientUpdate] Validating upgrade config file
i05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)     ClientUpdate] Preparing to load client upgrade config (Name='ServerHotFix.config', Root='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup')
a05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)     ClientUpdate] Loading client upgrade config (Path='C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\ServerHotFix.config')
o05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    CLIENT UPGRADE CONFIG:
C05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    > Version = 1.0
n05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    CLIENT UPGRADE PARAMETERS:
M05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    > Update_Name = "12 Cumulative Patch 20230718"
205.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    > Update_Type = "Console"
o05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    > Update_Folder = "Updates"
p05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    > Update_EntryPoint = "Veeam.Backup.Update.dll"
t05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    > Update_Executable = "veeam_backup_12.0.0.1420_CumulativePatch20230718.exe"
105.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    CLIENT UPGRADE FILES:
 05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)      Veeam.Backup.Update.dll
a05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)      veeam_backup_12.0.0.1420_CumulativePatch20230718.exe
705.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)    CLIENT UPGRADE EXCLUDED VERSIONS:
R05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04>    Info (3)     ClientUpdate] Validating upgrade config file
i05.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04> Warning (3)    rClientUpdate] Invalid upgrade config. C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\Updates\veeam_backup_12.0.0.1420_CumulativePatch20230718.exe
705.08.2024 15:39:59.383]    <04> Warning (3)    rClientUpdate] Client upgrade scenario is disabled

then

p05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)    Failed to start service.
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)    Failed to get Installer's DLL distrib version. (Veeam.Backup.Common.CRegeneratedTraceException)
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)
 05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.ResolvePkgDistribInfos()
I05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.ResolveImpl()
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.get_Info()
_05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.UpdateUpgradeStatus()
t05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.ServiceLib.CVbServiceImpl..ctor(CVbEnvironment env, CTerminationMediator terminator)
i05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Service.CVeeamBackupSvc.OnStart(Stringn] args)
]05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)    C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\Packages\VeeamDeploymentDll.dll (System.IO.FileNotFoundException)
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at System.Diagnostics.FileVersionInfo.GetVersionInfo(String fileName)
l05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)
 05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <13>    Info (3)     UserAndRoles] Service accounts lookup update was stopped
s05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <04>    Info (3)     WinDesktop] Closing desktop 'VeeamBackupServiceDesktop'
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)    Failed to get Installer's DLL distrib version. (Veeam.Backup.Common.CRegeneratedTraceException)
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)
 05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.ResolvePkgDistribInfos()
I05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.ResolveImpl()
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.get_Info()
_05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.UpdateUpgradeStatus()
t05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.ServiceLib.CVbServiceImpl..ctor(CVbEnvironment env, CTerminationMediator terminator)
i05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Service.CVeeamBackupSvc.OnStart(Stringn] args)
]05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at System.ServiceProcess.ServiceBase.ServiceQueuedMainCallback(Object state)
 05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)    --- End of stack trace from previous location where exception was thrown ---
o05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at System.Runtime.ExceptionServices.ExceptionDispatchInfo.Throw()
T05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at System.ServiceProcess.ServiceBase.Run(ServiceBasen] services)
r05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.Service.Program.Main(Stringm] args)
]05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)    C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\Packages\VeeamDeploymentDll.dll (System.IO.FileNotFoundException)
e05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at System.Diagnostics.FileVersionInfo.GetVersionInfo(String fileName)
l05.08.2024 15:44:32.870]    <01>   Error (3)       at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)

and here is output from event viewer, about a missing file

Service cannot be started. Veeam.Backup.Common.CRegeneratedTraceException: Failed to get Installer's DLL distrib version. ---> System.IO.FileNotFoundException: C:\Program Files\Veeam\Backup and Replication\Backup\Packages\VeeamDeploymentDll.dll
   at System.Diagnostics.FileVersionInfo.GetVersionInfo(String fileName)
   at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
   at Veeam.Backup.ProxyProvider.CProxyRawDeployerService.GetDistribServiceDllVersion(Boolean isX64)
   at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.ResolvePkgDistribInfos()
   at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.ResolveImpl()
   at Veeam.Backup.Core.SDistribsInfo.get_Info()
   at Veeam.Backup.Core.CHostComponentsHelper.UpdateUpgradeStatus()
   at Veeam.Backup.ServiceLib.CVbServiceImpl..ctor(CVbEnvironment env, CTerminationMediator terminator)
   at Veeam.Backup.Service.CVeeamBackupSvc.OnStart(Stringn] args)
   at System.ServiceProcess.ServiceBase.ServiceQueuedMainCall...

Uninstall, reinstall, restore config DB.

@eblack, This is my home lab, and i setup VBR to learn about it and mistakes close to home; wink

So I am thinking about disaster recovery of a veeam installation itself.

Have you/anyone done that, any advice?

What is the best guide for that?
Migrating Veeam Backup & Replication to Another Backup Server

Just now, I just created the backup as per How to Manually Back Up Veeam Configuration Databases

Uninstall, reinstall, restore config DB.

@eblack, This is my home lab, and i setup VBR to learn about it and mistakes close to home; wink

So I am thinking about disaster recovery of a veeam installation itself.

Have you/anyone done that, any advice?

What is the best guide for that?
Migrating Veeam Backup & Replication to Another Backup Server

Just now, I just created the backup as per How to Manually Back Up Veeam Configuration Databases

We install OS/VBR bare metal on the box and restore the config DB copy. I’ve been able to recover all VBRs thus far. Even ransom encrypted VBRs as long as the config db was run off to an off host LHR repo.

@eblack, thanks

My `old setup had a critical flaw. VBR was running on the same server as the repositories.

So I have decided to start over, with a clean install of VBR on another machine.

My question is where to setup VBR?
1. As a VM on the same server as the backup repositories.
or
2. Setup and maintain a dedicated physical machine to setup VBR, which will be a hardship.

@eblack,

My `old setup had a critical flaw. VBR was running on the same server as the repositories.

So I have decided to start over, with a clean install of VBR on another machine.

My question is where to setup VBR?
1. As a VM on the same server as the backup repositories.
or
2. Setup and maintain a dedicated physical machine to setup VBR, which will be a hardship.

You don’t need to physical anything really unless you want to. You can keep it all in one without issue unless you want to use immutability. My suggestion in the case of an all in one is to spin another repo on a local drive that isn’t C:. In the event of a disaster you can mount that repo drive as a VMDK to another VM and copy the DB config out to wherever it’s needed. In the event you want immutability you would need to spin a Linux repo or use S3 for that.

OK, thanks, I am really learning a lot of good info.
I will install the VBR on a VM, on the same machine as the repositories.

My suggestion in the case of an all in one is to spin another repo on a local drive that isn’t C

What is “all in one” and what do I backup on that repo?

Do i need to backup the VM itself, using VBR or does that not make sense?
That it is really about protecting the DB config, not the VM running VBR?

“All in one” as in you can run everything from a single box if that’s the goal. You don’t need to backup the VBR just the config DB for the VBR. Change the backup location for the config DB to run off to say or another drive that isn’t the c drive. There’s some info in this link on config backups.

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/export_vbr_config.html?ver=120

@eblack, thanks, that is what i am working on now…

Please, a followup question about networking.

Let’s say I want to switch between using different subnets on-the-fly or I moved the server to a new location with a different IP subnet. for example,

local ip address, 192.168.62.xxx
tailscale, 100.xxx.xxx.xx

I was thinking to use dns names, where the static ipaddress would be hardcoded in hosts file, and I could switch them as a set of names.

Would VBR work that way or how might I do that trickery?

From the docs, I understand that I cannot simply create duplicate entries to hosts file

Do not add the same server or host multiple times, for example, by a DNS name and IP address, this can
cause unexpected behavior

@eblack, thanks, that is what i am working on now…

Please, a followup question about networking.

Let’s say I want to switch between using different subnets on-the-fly or I moved the server to a new location with a different IP subnet. for example,

local ip address, 192.168.62.xxx
tailscale, 100.xxx.xxx.xx

I was thinking to use dns names, where the static ipaddress would be hardcoded in hosts file, and I could switch them as a set of names.

Would VBR work that way or how might I do that trickery?

From the docs, I understand that I cannot simply create duplicate entries to hosts file

Do not add the same server or host multiple times, for example, by a DNS name and IP address, this can
cause unexpected behavior

That will work as long as you define everything via DNS names when you set it up.

You may have to reboot the server after changing host file entries on the fly or you can attempt something like these vs rebooting the box.

ipconfig /flushdns will flush the local dns cache.
nbtstat -R will flush netbios cache.

followed by restarting the dnsclient

Hope that helps.

Hope that helps

Yes, it very much does.

For now, I have been running VBR and remote VAgents, a.k.a, my laptop, using tailscale only, no local ipaddress.

I have used the on-the-fly subnet switch with other programs, including my own client/server backup python scripts.
Just was not sure how VBR would handle it.

I am going to test that out and I will post about it.

FWIW, if anyone ever has a rclone question. at the forum,

I am asdffdsa, a.k.a jojothehumanmonkey. 1,800+ likes, 570+ solutions.

Hope that helps

Yes, it very much does.

For now, I have been running VBR and remote VAgents, a.k.a, my laptop, using tailscale only, no local ipaddress.

I have used the on-the-fly subnet switch with other programs, including my own client/server backup python scripts.
Just was not sure how VBR would handle it.

I am going to test that out and I will post about it.

FWIW, if anyone ever has a rclone question. at the forum,

I am asdffdsa, a.k.a jojothehumanmonkey. 1,800+ likes, 570+ solutions.

Sounds good, let us know how it goes with the testing.

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