VeeamON 2024 - Use Code "COMMUNITY10" for 10% Off!
For those of you that do O365 backups with Veeam today v6 was released. You can find information and download links at the following KB site - KB4286: Release Information for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 6.0 Be sure to read the upgrade notes as there are some gotchas there.
"Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication 11" is now in publication (since February 2022) and is ready to order either the book or e-book/kindle.Well, since writing my first book on v10, I debated to myself about writing the update of the book to v11. It took me some time to process and think about if I wanted to do it, which I then took the plunge. This time, the process was much smoother as I had already done the first book and understood the templates, formatting, etc. The team at Packt worked with me again and my busy schedule to create something I think that everyone will enjoy reading. Whether you are a newbie with Veeam or a seasoned expert, you can learn something I think from this book.Protect your cloud, virtual, and on-premises environments by implementing Veeam's powerful backup and replication technologyKey FeaturesGain in-depth knowledge of CDP and Hardened Repositories to use in your virtual environment Explore Veeam's monitoring and reporting utility - Veeam ONE - a
I am not sure how many of you use VMware or are part of the vExpert program but the applications went live this week and you can apply here -vExpert Application Portal (vmware.com)I have applied the past two years and been accepted as well as applying this year. Really great program for those in the VMware space. So check it out and apply.If you need help just Google vExpert Pro or check Twitter as they can help you with your application. This is the Pro listing -vExpert Application Portal (vmware.com)
Does anyone use RHV? I have started to play with it a bit in my home lab including using Veeam 11a for with the RHV plugin to back things up. It is quite interesting to say the least and nice to get exposure to another virtualization system.Today I see that patch 1a has been released for RHV so it is time to update the lab and continue testing. Information found here - KB4280: Release Information for Veeam Backup for Red Hat Virtualization 1a
I got to thinking the other day and wondered if adding something similar to Kubernetes Korner for VMware or even just Virtualization to cover off Hyper-V, KVM, etc.Would this be something of interest first off and @Kseniya is this something we could do after consensus?
Just wanted to let everyone know my new v11 book is set to publish in approximately two weeks so I am doing the marketing of it. You can see my blog post below and can preorder the book at Amazon. Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v11 - Publishing SOON
For anyone that is an MSP and happens to use the Veeam Service Provider v6 console for managing your tenants and VCC environments there was a patch released today for this. I will take the build from 6.0.0.7739 to 6.0.0.8787.It contains some nice fixes including a new downloadable EXE file for the Windows agent installation. Check here for further information - KB4277: Release Notes for Veeam Service Provider Console v6 Patch 1We will be patching and testing our server sometime this week or early next.
Veeam has release a plugin for Datacore if anyone uses it. Check out the release notes - KB4128: Release Notes for DataCore Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication
Veeam has just released the Nutanix AHV 3a. Check release notes here - KB4272: Veeam Backup for Nutanix AHV 3a Release Notes
For those that use Veeam Agent for IBM there is an issue with the LIBPATH variable when changed. See the KB from Veeam - KB4273: Unable to use Veeam Agent for IBM AIX after LIBPATH variable has been changed
If you ever wondered what security updates are in the Veeam Agent updates look no further. This KB covers each release and the security implications - https://www.veeam.com/kb3108
Anyone using Linux in Veeam might want to check this KB for specific permissions.KB2676: Veeam Agent Management Linux user account requirements
Anyone that uses Azure backups check this KB to apply a fix for the Updater.KB4261: Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure - Updater Component Vulnerability
If anyone uses Oracle RMAN plugin there is a patch from Veeam - KB4263: Veeam Plug-In for Oracle RMAN Cumulative Patch P20211211
If you use Replication and convert a VM to template your job may fail. See the following KB - KB1970: Replication job task fails with "Cannot process VM, template processing is disabled" (veeam.com)
If anyone uses backup for Azure with Veeam something to check out regarding permissions, resource groups and the backup appliance.KB4262: Restricting Veeam Backup for Azure Permissions to Resource Group
As many of you know I am updating my previous book - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v10 to v11. As of today the book is ready for anyone that wants to pre-order it. Please ignore the release date of May 10, 2022 as the book will be released hopefully in late January or early February and this date will change. Order below:Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v11
Anyone using VONE make note of this recent issue with SRM in VMware. See the following KB.KB4260: Object Properties Collection Task finishes with the "fail" status when VMware Site Recovery Manager is used for monitored vCenter server(s) (veeam.com)
If anyone is looking for version numbers Veeam has now updated the KB site with the newest CU patches noted in my previous post. Just in case you want to know what version you are on.
Veeam just released a KB about Windows 11 and the Agent not starting after you upgrade to Win11. Check this out if you are having problems.KB4259: Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows can't be started or installed after upgrade to Windows 11
Not sure if anyone is using CDP yet but you can run in to an issue with Veeam stating that the storage providers are offline. You can see how to obtain the fix from VMware in the following KB.KB4242: CDP filters installation fails with "Storage providers offline" (veeam.com)This all relates to the SPS certificate in VMware.
It looks like you need to be careful when using the Log On as for the Veeam services if the account being used is not in the Veeam Backup Administrator group within Veeam. The answer is to add the account to that group to fix the issue. See the KB.KB4252: Features of Veeam Backup & Replication may not function when the Veeam Backup Service is run as a user that is not assigned the "Veeam Backup Administrator" role
Veeam has released a new patch with some good fixes for SOBR and F5 refresh. Check it here - https://www.veeam.com/kb4245
If anyone has VONE and upgraded to 11a but see an internal server error message in the web client there is a hotfix that was released. See the following KB -KB4239: "Internal Server Error" in the Veeam ONE Web Client after upgrade to version 11a
I have been in touch with Packt publishing and we are starting to gather a list of potential people to conduct a review of my book coming out early 2022 - Mastering Veeam Backup & Replication v11 (update to my v10 book).I can only take about 6-8 people but if you want to get a PDF copy and can do an honest review for Amazon please send your name and email.If you are a Vanguard and have already reached out please don’t send again.
Already have an account? Login
Enter your E-mail address. We'll send you an e-mail with instructions to reset your password.
Sorry, we're still checking this file's contents to make sure it's safe to download. Please try again in a few minutes.
Sorry, our virus scanner detected that this file isn't safe to download.
