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KB4821 - Script to Identify/Resolve Orgs with Multiple Backup Applications

  • February 26, 2026
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Chris.Arceneaux
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Per KB4821, each organization should use a single backup application per Microsoft term's of use and product documentation. This script automates the steps mentioned in the KB article by identifying organizations that are using multiple backup applications and, if desired, will limit each organization to a single backup application.

https://github.com/VeeamHub/powershell/tree/master/VB365-KB4821

Please note that additional backup applications are not deleted from Entra ID. They are simply removed from Veeam.

The output of the script let’s you see all organizations affected including backup application info and backup applications removed (if any):
 

 

2 comments

Chris.Childerhose
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  • Veeam Legend, Veeam Vanguard
  • February 26, 2026

Excellent!  This should be a great tool to help users to find multiple apps and get things addressed.  Thanks for sharing, Chris.


coolsport00
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  • Veeam Legend
  • February 26, 2026

Great script Chris! No doubt this will benefit the Community.