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What do I need to do prior to installing Veeam Agent for Linux

  • May 10, 2026
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root@charon:/home/amonra# apt-get install blksnap veeam
Reading package lists... Done
Building dependency tree... Done
Reading state information... Done
E: Unable to locate package blksnap
E: Unable to locate package veeam
root@charon:/home/amonra#

So clearly I need to do something before I can install. The manual didn’t say where the repository was.

Best answer by perdrix52

I found this: 

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforlinux/userguide/installation_repo.html?ver=13

which answered my question.

 

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  • May 10, 2026

coolsport00
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  • May 10, 2026

For VAL System Requirements ​@perdrix52 ...see:

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforlinux/userguide/system_requirements.html?ver=13

Your error states you’re missing one of the requirements listed in the above link (look under “Software”). Also look at the “Considerations and Limitations” section.

Depending on the Linux platform you’re using (Redhat-based vs Debian-based) will determine some of the software needed.

Best.