Configuring Backup Repositories
Before you can backup one or more virtual machines, you must create a Backup Repository. Click on Backup Infrastructure, Backup repositories and then click on Add Repository. Continue reading
Virtual Applicance mode
Backup Esxi with Veeam
The backup of an ESXi can be performed using different mode.
- Direct storage access mode
- Virtual appliance mode
- Network mode
Upgrade ESXi version
Upgrade ESWi Version
After the installation of your ESXi and after many years of use, it is important and necessary to upgrade the version. This upgrade allows the use of new features but also the correction of possible bugs.
These operations are performed through the command line. First download putty, use this URL for download tools :
Link for Putty
Install and execute putty, enter host name or Ip Address.Before you connect, you need activate SSH on your ESXi
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Fix backup proxy problem
Configuration file has unexpected changes and during backup proxy virtual machine terminates
Symptoms
VMware has released a new KB to fix a backup problem on an ESXi 6.5. During backup, the proxy backup takes the invalid state. The following symptoms appear.
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Cumulative patch KB2765
Cumulative patch KB2765
Veeam released a few months ago a cumulative patch for Veeam For Office 365. KB ID KB2765 applies to Veeeam version 2 for Office 365. Before installing this patch, it’s necessary to check the version of VOB (Veeam for Office 365). The version must be equal to 2.0.0.567 . The version check can be performed by clicking on Help and then on About in the Veeam for Office 365 console.
Self-signed certificates issue – KB2806
Self-signed certificates issue
Veeam reported a bug with the self-signed certificates. Generated during installation, it is used by the backup infrastructure to secure the communication.
Note that the certificate is valid for one year. Following the installation of Update 3, abnormal behavior occurs when opening the Veeam Backup console.
Eleven months after the installation of update 3, an error message appears when the console is opened. You receive Failed to check certificate expiration date error message. If this message is ignored, the Veeam features are interrupted and Agent management and granular restores fail.
Problem with vSphere 6.7 Update 1
Problem with vSphere 6.7 Update 1
Veeam has just reported a backup issue with vSphere 6.7 Update 1. It appears that the Update 1 update of vSphere 6.7 completely interrupts the backup job. It is therefore advisable not to update the vSphere at this time.
You can found more information on the Veeam Forum.
https://forums.veeam.com/vmware-vsphere-f24/vsphere-6-7-u1-support-t54673.html
Certificate for IOS device
Certificate for IOS device
If you want to manage your IOS device into Airwatch platform, you need generate an apns certificate. This certificate permit at Airwatch to securely communicate with your devices. Airwatch use certificate to send notification to the device.
Veeam PN for Azure
Veeam PN for Azure
This solution is a free solution at Veeam. It brings new features to the Veeam solution by allowing restoration in Azure or creation of a VPN connection. It can be used for the following purposes :
- Create site-to-site VPN betweeen company office and Microsoft Azure to connect VM restored in Azure
- Create point-to-site VPN between remote computers and Microsoft Azure to connect VM restored in Azure
- Allow connection to the corporate network to a remote user via Microsoft Azure
Azure PN use Open VPN technology to connect Azure network and company network.
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Install Veeam One
Install Veeam One
Veeam One is an interesting feature that offers real-time monitoring, business documentation and management reporting. You can use Veeam One for Veeam Backup & Replication, VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V.
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