Configuring Backup Repositories
Before you can backup VM with Veeam, you must create a Backup Repository. Click on Backup Infrastructure, Backup repositories and then click on Add Repository. Continue reading
Jan 25
Virtual Applicance mode
Backup Esxi with Veeam
The backup of an ESXi can be performed using different mode. On this topic i see Virtual mode Appliance.
- Direct storage access mode
- Virtual appliance mode
- Network mode
Less efficient than Direct storage access mode, Virtual appliance mode offers better performance than Network mode. It is recommended to use this mode in case the proxy backup role is assigned to a VM. With the Virtual appliance mode, Veeam use VMware SCSI HotAdd capability for attaching device to a VM while the VM is running. Thus, during the backup, the disks of the virtual machine are attached to the backup proxy. The data is written directly (for backup) or recovered (for recovery) from the data store. This avoids the use of the network, which is much more expensive in terms of resources. Continue reading
Jan 11
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 Continue reading
Jan 02
Fix backup proxy problem
Error Messages during backup
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. Continue reading
Dec 19
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. Continue reading
Dec 03
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. Continue reading
Oct 17
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 Continue reading
Oct 03
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. Continue reading
Jul 25
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. Continue reading
Jul 17
Problem with Update 3a
Problem with Update 3a
Thanks to Anton GOSTEV for the information on the Veeam update 3a problem. Veeam is currently investigating a regression of Hot Add performance on VMs with a very large number of disks. Hot add times went to 20-30 min as opposed to normal 1-2 min. The temporary fix consists in putting the proxy in network mode. You will soon find in this article the definitive solution
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