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.

Backup and Restore Proxmox VE virtual machines with Veeam

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Backup and Restore Proxmox VE virtual machines with Veeam

Following Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, the market faced significant disruptions. This led to many customers seeking alternative virtualisation platforms, with Proxmox VE quickly emerging as one of the preferred choice. Recognising both customer demand and Proxmox’s VE growing market share, Veeam expanded its Hypervisor support to include Proxmox VE. In this article, we shall discuss…

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Backup, Virtualization

Migrating SAP HANA Plugin to Veeam

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Migrating SAP HANA Plugin to Veeam

Recently, I migrated our SAP HANA environment to use the Veeam backup plugin, replacing the old Commvault plugin. The process had a few challenges that I want to share for anyone doing something similar. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps in Migrating SAP HANA Plugin to Veeam. Please, see How to disable Ads…

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How to set up the OOTBI Virtual Appliance on Proxmox VE

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How to set up the OOTBI Virtual Appliance on Proxmox VE

Out-of-the-Box Immutability (Ootbi) is a purpose-built backup storage appliance developed by the founders of Veeam, specifically for Veeam customers (users). OOTBI delivers secure, simple, and powerful on-premises backup storage without requiring any security expertise. In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to set up the OOTBI virtual appliance on Proxmox VE. Please,…

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How to upgrade PostgreSQL Engine used by VBR

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How to upgrade PostgreSQL Engine used by VBR

PostgreSQL is a relational database management system (RDBMS) for storing and managing data. It offers a variety of features for database administration, queries, and security. In this article, we shall discuss the steps on how to upgrade PostgreSQL Engine used by VBR. Please see How to install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu, ho to Fix “Perform Site…

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Backup, Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

How to apply and install Veeam NFR License

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How to apply and install Veeam NFR License

If you are a hands-on IT professional who enjoys learning through experience and lab work. The Veeam Not-For-Resale (NFR) license can be an invaluable asset to you. Veeam offers free NFR keys valid for one year with support for up to 20 instances. This allows you to test, explore, and refine your skills in a…

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Backup, Virtualization

Veeam Backup and Replication Disk I/O with diskspd

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Veeam Backup and Replication Disk I/O with diskspd

DISKSPD benchmarks disk I/O performance through the command line. It simulates different I/O patterns, measures latency, and assesses storage subsystem performance. By customizing parameters like block size, I/O depth, and threads, you can create synthetic workloads that mimic real-world scenarios and help identify potential bottlenecks. In this artcile, we shall discuss “Veeam Backup and Replication…

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Ensuring Backup Integrity and Reliable Recovery with SureBackup

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Ensuring Backup Integrity and Reliable Recovery with SureBackup

Ensuring the integrity of backups is essential for any data protection strategy. However, performing regular backups alone is not enough. Therefore, it is crucial to verify that these backups can be successfully recovered when needed. In this article, we shall discuss “Ensuring Backup Integrity and Reliable Recovery with SureBackup”. We will cover how this technology…

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Fix Repository time shift detected: Immutability flag cannot be set

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Fix Repository time shift detected: Immutability flag cannot be set

In this article, we shall discuss how to fix Repository time shift detected: Immutability flag cannot be set. This warning occurs when a time shift is detected in the Hardened Repository regardless of the deployment type used. This is a safeguard against immutability manipulation that can also be triggered by intentional time changes. Please see…

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Backup, Storage

Install Veeam ONE and Add VBR: Fix failed to connect to VBR

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Install Veeam ONE and Add VBR: Fix failed to connect to VBR

Veeam ONE provides IT administrators with real-time monitoring, business documentation, and management reporting for Veeam Backup & Replication, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, VMware vSphere, VMware Cloud Director, and Microsoft Hyper-V. In this article, we shall discuss “Install Veeam ONE and Add VBR: Fix failed to connect to VBR: Veeam ONE supports Veeam Backup and…

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Upgrade VBR to 12.3.1: Setup detected inconsistent configuration

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Upgrade VBR to 12.3.1: Setup detected inconsistent configuration

Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.3.1.1139 was recently released on March 19, 2025. This introduces some critical security patches, new features, and performance enhancements. This update strengthens system security and improves reliability, making it essential for all users to upgrade promptly. Therefore, in this guide, I will show you how to upgrade VBR to 12.3.1:…

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In-place upgrade of Windows Server 2022 to 2025

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In-place upgrade of Windows Server 2022 to 2025

In this article, we shall discuss how to perform an In-place upgrade of Windows Server 2022 to 2025. Windows Server 2025 was officially released on November 1st, 2024. This latest version introduces several enhancements, including improved security features, performance optimisations, and better integration with hybrid cloud environments. Please, see Perform an in-place upgrade from Windows…

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Backup, Windows Server

How to deploy and integrate VHR with VBR

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How to deploy and integrate VHR with VBR

OOTBI (Object First Out-Of-the-Box Immutability) is an alternative solution to Veeam Hardened Repository (VHR). Since I have covered OOTBI extensively in the past, I will now focus on VHR. Please, see Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR. Therefore, in this article, we shall be discussing how to deploy and integrate VHR…

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Backup, Linux

Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR

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Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR

In this article, we shall discuss the “Best Storage for Veeam: Comparing OOTBI by ObjectFirst to VHR and why physical security is necessary to Protect OOTBI”. Out-of-the-Box Immutability (OOTBI) by ObjectFirst and Veeam Hardened Repository (VHR) are closely intertwined and designed specifically for Veeam Backup and Replication at the point of writing this article. Please…

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Backup, Storage