Category: Backup

Backups serve is an insurance for digital assets. It ensures that when original data is compromised or lost, it can be restored from the backup copies.

Switch from IP Addresses to DNS for Backup Infrastructure in VBR

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Switch from IP Addresses to DNS for Backup Infrastructure in VBR

Since the move to version Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) v13, we have seen that FQDN works more reliably in VBR/VSA due to strict reverse DNS requirements for certificate authentication, SSH, and agent deployment on Linux. IPs skip PTR lookups and often fail validation as demonstrated in this guide “Building VIHR: Ransomware-Proof Repository with Veeam…

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How to remove a Repository from Veeam Backup and Replication

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How to remove a Repository from Veeam Backup and Replication

Recently I had to return my OOTBI node. Therefore, I will show you how to remove a Repository from Veeam Backup and Replication. These are some similar guides on this topic “Fix broken Repository Path in Veeam Scale-Out Backup Repository“, and  “how to fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository“. A repository in…

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Backup, Storage

Update Veeam Backup & Replication to Build 13.0.1.2067

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Update Veeam Backup & Replication to Build 13.0.1.2067

In this guide, we will discuss the steps to Update Veeam Backup & Replication to Build 13.0.1.2067 due to the following security Vulnerabilities. Veeam Backup & Replication 13.0.1.2067 delivers a critical update focused on strengthening security, improving platform stability, and enhancing integration across backup, cloud, and storage environments. Please see Veeam Backup and Replication: PowerShell…

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Fix broken Repository Path in Veeam Scale-Out Backup Repository

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Fix broken Repository Path in Veeam Scale-Out Backup Repository

In this article, we shall discuss how to Fix broken Repository Path in Veeam Scale-Out Backup Repository. In the past, we fixed a very similar error but we employed a different approach here “Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository“. Here is how to leverage Azure Blob Storage as an Object Storage Repo…

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Backup, Storage, Windows Server

Leverage Azure Blob Storage as an Object Storage Repo in Veeam

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Leverage Azure Blob Storage as an Object Storage Repo in Veeam

In this article, we will discuss how to Leverage Azure Blob Storage as an Object Storage Repo in Veeam. Azure Storage Accounts provide the foundational management layer for storing cloud data in Microsoft Azure. They create a unique, secure, highly scalable, and globally accessible namespace for your data. Azure Storage Account give you access to…

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Advanced Tape Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Veeam LTO Drive Issues with ITDT

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Advanced Tape Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Veeam LTO Drive Issues with ITDT

In this guide we shall discuss “Advanced Tape Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Veeam LTO Drive Issues with ITDT”. Working with tape backup infrastructure is very different from working with disk repositories. When a disk fails, the symptoms are usually more direct. Please see Fix Operating System Loader failed signature verification” on Dell Safe BIOS Systems via PXE…

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How to protect Microsoft 365 beyond native limits with VDC [Part 1]

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How to protect Microsoft 365 beyond native limits with VDC [Part 1]

In this article, we shall discuss how to protect Microsoft 365 beyond native limits with VDC [Part 1]. Microsoft 365 provides strong native security and compliance capabilities, but it does not deliver a complete backup solution. Key gaps remain around long-term data retention, granular recovery, protection against accidental or malicious deletion, and resilience against ransomware…

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Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases

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Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases

In this guide, we will discuss “Tape Backup Troubleshooting in Veeam: Real Cases”. When working with tape environments, tape backup troubleshooting in Veeam is often more complex than it initially appears. Many professionals associate errors directly with faulty media. However, in real-world scenarios, issues often originate from hardware behavior, environmental conditions, or subtle physical problems….

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[World Backup Day] V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the Day

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[World Backup Day] V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the Day

In-place upgrades represent the standard and vendor-recommended approach for advancing Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) to newer releases, ensuring continuity of configuration, and retention of job etc without requiring a full reinstallation. But without a test lab, you are essentially performing a high-wire act. In this Real‑world “V13 Upgrade Failure: Veeam Configuration Backup Saved the…

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How to replace Veeam Recovery Orchestrator License

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How to replace Veeam Recovery Orchestrator License

During the installation of Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO), I initially applied an evaluation license, which expires after 30 days. Since this is not sustainable for my lab environment, I requested an NFR (Not‑For‑Resale) license, as discussed here “how to apply and install Veeam NFR License“. Therefore, in this article, I will discuss How to replace…

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Fix failed to connect to the backup server: Make sure it is online

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Fix failed to connect to the backup server: Make sure it is online

Recently while I was discussing the steps on how to license Veeam Enterprise Manager and Add VBR Servers. I ran into the following error which prompted the created of this topic “Fix failed to connect to the backup server: Make sure it is online”. Please, see how to link an iPhone with Windows PC with…

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How to license Veeam Enterprise Manager and Add VBR Servers

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How to license Veeam Enterprise Manager and Add VBR Servers

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager (VBEM or VEM) centralizes the management and reporting of multiple Veeam Backup & Replication servers through a single web-based console. It enables organizations to oversee distributed backup infrastructures efficiently, whether in remote office/branch office (ROBO) environments or large-scale enterprise deployments. In this article, we shall discuss How to license Veeam Enterprise…

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Deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to VBR and VEM

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Deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to VBR and VEM

Veeam Recovery Orchestrator (VRO) extends the functionality of the Veeam Data Platform by orchestrating recovery processes, providing one-click recovery plans for critical applications and rich features for documentation and testing. In this blog post, we shall discuss “Deploy Veeam Recovery Orchestrator and Agents to VBR and VEM [Part 1]”. Please see How to upgrade Trellix…

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