Tag: Veeam Backup and Replication

Mitigate Veeam Threat Hunter Service Scanning Interference

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Mitigate Veeam Threat Hunter Service Scanning Interference

According to Veeam, the new Veeam Threat Hunter service scanning process might be interrupted by existing antivirus software on mount hosts. To prevent interference from security software, the following folder should be excluded on all Mount Servers. As you can see, they have recommended the exclusion of the folder “Threat Hunter”. Therefore, in this article, I…

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Windows Server

Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

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Fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository

In this article, we shall discuss how to “fix missing path and delete a Veeam Backup Repository”. When your Backup Repository is in an invalid State, please see the possible causes and troubleshooting advice. Also see how to install Splunk and Veeam App on Windows Server to monitor VBR, and the “Deep Dive into Protecting…

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Backup, Storage

How to update Veeam Backup and Replication [VBR]

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How to update Veeam Backup and Replication [VBR]

Veeam Backup and Replication is an advanced data protection and disaster recovery solution designed for virtual, physical, and cloud environments. It enables you to backup, restore your backup when disaster strikes. In this article, we will discuss how to update Veeam Backup and Replication [VBR]. Please see How to update Object First OOTBI Cluster, How…

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Backup

How to integrate ObjectFirst OOTBI Appliance with VBR

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How to integrate ObjectFirst OOTBI Appliance with VBR

In this article, we shall be discussing extensively the steps on how to integrate ObjectFirst OOTBI Appliance with VBR (Veeam Backup and Replication). Object First Out-of-the-Box Immutability (OOTBI) provides true data immutability and is very simple to deploy, as we will see shortly. It meets security compliance requirements and addresses the issue of slow recovery…

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Backup, Reviews, Storage

Deep Dive into Protecting AWS EC2, RDS Instances and VPC

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Deep Dive into Protecting AWS EC2, RDS Instances and VPC

Veeam Backup for Amazon Web Services (Veeam Backup for AWS or VBAWS) protects and facilitates disaster recovery for Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon DynamoDB, and Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) environments. In this article, we shall deep dive into Protecting AWS EC2 and RDS Instances and VPC (Amazon Virtual…

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AWS/Azure/OpenShift, Backup

Create local Backup Repository and Add HyperV to VBR Inventory

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Create local Backup Repository and Add HyperV to VBR Inventory

To integrate Microsoft Hyper-V hosts as sources and targets for backup, replication, and other operations. It is essential to add them to the backup infrastructure. This includes connecting standalone Hyper-V hosts, Hyper-V clusters, or SCVMM servers. In this article, we shall discuss “Create local Backup Repository and Add HyperV to Veeam Backup and Replication (VBR)…

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Backup

Invalid Credentials “Fix Failed to Connect a Hyper-V Standalone to Veeam Backup”

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Invalid Credentials “Fix Failed to Connect a Hyper-V Standalone to Veeam Backup”

It is a necessary requirement that you must add your Microsoft HyperV host to the backup infrastructure that you plan to use as source and target for backup etc. Therefore, In this guide I will discuss “Invalid Credentials “Fix Failed to Connect a Hyper-V Standalone to Veeam Backup”. Please see Pleasant User Group Permission and…

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Backup

Install Veeam Backup and Replication with the default PostgreSQL

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Install Veeam Backup and Replication with the default PostgreSQL

Since ransomware remains a persistent and immediate threat to global business operations. Organisations frequently face minimal time to mitigate impact, restore systems, or assess damage during attacks. Therefore, in this article, I will show you the steps to install Veeam Backup and Replication with the default PostgreSQL to protect our critical business data. Please learn…

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Backup

Migrate Veeam Configuration Database to PostgreSQL Server

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Migrate Veeam Configuration Database to PostgreSQL Server

To migrate the Veeam Backup & Replication configuration database from Microsoft SQL Server to PostgreSQL, create a new configuration backup and restore it on the PostgreSQL instance. This process enables continued use of the same Veeam Backup & Replication server, now connected to a configuration database on PostgreSQL instead of Microsoft SQL Server. In this…

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Backup, Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

Demystifying Zero Trust with Veeam: Design your Architecture

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Demystifying Zero Trust with Veeam: Design your Architecture

The Zero Trust paradigm, stemming from the “Assume Breach” approach, is an architectural design paradigm rooted in the core principle of least privilege for all entities across the entire infrastructure. In this article, we will be “Demystifying Zero Trust with Veeam: Design your Architecture”. Please see Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as Veeam Database Engine,…

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Backup, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment

Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as Veeam Database Engine

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Install PostgreSQL on Windows server as Veeam Database Engine

Starting from Veeam Backup & Replication v12, the PostgreSQL database can be used instead of Microsoft SQL Server. It will interest you to know that, this default installation comes with PostgreSQL. PostgreSQL runs on all major operating systems, including Linux, UNIX (AIX, BSD, HP-UX, macOS, Solaris), and Windows. In this article, you will learn how to…

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Oracle/MSSQL/MySQL

How to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v11 to 12.1

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How to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v11 to 12.1

This article will walk you through the steps to upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication v11 to 12.1. These steps are straightforward and similar to the steps discussed here “how to upgrade VBR version 11 to 11a” and some of the prerequisites apply to version 12. Please see How to setup Veeam ONE v11, Set up…

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Backup

Relating Due Diligence and Due Care to Veeam Backup and Replication

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Relating Due Diligence and Due Care to Veeam Backup and Replication

As a security practitioner, or someone that is studying or has studied the Certified information systems security professional (CISSP). You will be familiar with the terms “due care” and “due diligence”. Everyone assumes to know what they mean in literal terms. But there are important distinctions between them and can be challenging to comprehend when…

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Backup, Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment