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Veeam Hardened Repo Migration to VIA

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Back in 2023/24 we setup a DR site with a Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS to act as our immutable repo for backup copy jobs. 

I believe this may be out of date now, and the VIA is all the range. 

The backups on the Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS copy sit on a separate storage shelf to the OS, is it possible that if we were to migrate to VIA we can retain the backup files or is it a go no go situation?

I’ve seen the migration process for Windows Repos to VIA and you can retain backup files, but we’re postponing that for now, we’d rather get all the other components in order.

Just wondering if anyone’s managed to do Ubuntu > VIA and keep backups files?

Cheers.

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    Chris.Childerhose
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    I believe that you can do this as you select just the OS drive to redo and keep the backups.  I have not done it, so be sure to take a snapshot of the VM before trying it so you can revert if needed.  But I am pretty sure that is how it is done.

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    Dynamic
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    • October 19, 2026

    That’s a good question. I think it could work, but I would recommend asking support about this.

    ​@Chris.Childerhose I would guess we are not talking about a VM for a Hardened Repository (or I hope so). But, if this is the case, I would agree on your procedure 😊

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      Chris.Childerhose
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      That’s a good question. I think it could work, but I would recommend asking support about this.

      ​@Chris.Childerhose I would guess we are not talking about a VM for a Hardened Repository (or I hope so). But, if this is the case, I would agree on your procedure 😊

      Oh, maybe I am thinking VHR.  😂

      Regardless, it is best to contact support for guidance.

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