How to Collect Logs for Veeam Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server

Purpose This article explains how to collect the logs required for a support case involving Veeam Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server. Solution Quick Start Automated Veeam Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server Log Collection If the Windows machines where Veeam Plug-in for Microsoft SQL Server is installe...

Granular sudo Permissions for Management of Veeam Agent for Linux Deployments

More Secure Alternative Starting in Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1, it is now possible to deploy Veeam Agent for Linux using pre-installed Veeam Deployer Service and add that machine to a Protection Group using certificate-based authentication instead of credentials. Using this method, no...

Job Fails to Start Due to Timeout Caused by Desktop Heap Allocation Failure

Article Applicability The timeout error displayed in Veeam Backup & Replication can be caused by various factors. This article explicitly addresses a scenario where the Windows OS experiences a 'heap allocation' failure. Please note that the solution provided in this article is only applicable if...

Failed to call RPC function 'Vss.FinishSnapshot'

Article Applicability The first part of the error document in this article, Failed to call RPC function , is common and occurs anytime an RPC function cannot be invoked. This article is specifically related to an issue where the VSS snapshot closes prematurely because the KeepSnapshot RPC calls...

VDDK error: 13 - Troubleshooting

Challenge Backup/Replication jobs fail with: VDDK error: 13.You do not have access rights to this file Solution Below is a list of possible solutions to this issue sorted by what transport mode was being used when this error occurred. Note: There are many causes for VDDK 13; this list is not...

dkms 3.1.3-1 Causes Backup to Fail With “Veeam snapshot kernel module not found”

Article Applicability This article is specifically regarding RPM-based Linux distros i.e., Oracle, Fedora, and Tumbleweed that have dkms 3.1.3 installed: root@localhost rpm -qa | grep dkms dkms-3.1.3 -1.el9.noarch Challenge Veeam Agent for Linux backup job fails with the following errors when dkm...

How to Update Location Profile Endpoint Details and Preserve Access to an Existing Kopia Storage Repository

Purpose This article documents the correct procedure to update the Endpoint details in the Location Profile for an existing Kopia storage repository in S3-compatible stores and ensure the existing associated repositories remain accessible. Customers may wish to update the Endpoint details e.g.,...

How to Move Backup Data for a File Backup or Object Storage Backup to a Different Repository

Purpose This article documents the procedure for migrating backup data created by an unstructured data backup job File Backup or Object Storage Backup from one backup repository to another backup repository so that the job can resume incremental backup operations using the new destination. Soluti...

Protection Domain Has Third-Party Backup Snapshot(s)

Challenge Two different issues are possible: Scenario 1: Cannot Remove Protection Domain When trying to remove a protection domain containing the virtual machines, which are being backed up by Veeam Backup for Nutanix AHV backup appliance, the following error occurs: Specified protection domain h...

Veeam Backup & Replication Upgrade Paths

Tenants of Veeam Cloud Service Providers If your Veeam Backup & Replication installation is connected to a Veeam Cloud Service Provider, contact your Service Provider before upgrading to ensure that the intended upgrade will not break compatibility. A tenant cannot be on a newer version of Veeam...

Applications Restored by Veeam Kasten Disaster Recovery Fail to Export with: invalid repository password

Challenge After a Veeam Kasten Disaster Recovery KDR restore is performed on an instance of Veeam Kasten for Kubernetes running a version earlier than 8.5.4, and that instance is later upgraded to version 8.5.4 or newer, export and backup actions for the restored applications fail with an error...

Exchange Backup Fails With: "Failed to get folder properties. Not allowed to access Non IPM folder"

Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 Customers Customers utilizing Veeam Data Cloud for Microsoft 365 , please be advised that no actions are required to address this issue. All the necessary actions were implemented in the Veeam Data Cloud backend on 2024-04-04. Challenge A backup job in Veeam...

Configuration Restore Fails With: "2200N: invalid XML content DETAIL: buffer full"

Challenge When performing a configuration restore or migration, the Restore process fails with the error: 2200N: invalid XML content DETAIL: buffer full Cannot read configuration backup Cause This error is caused by an underlying issue within PostgreSQL 15.1 and 15.2 PostgreSQL 15.1 was included...

Using the Diskshadow Utility to Manually Test VSS Operations

Windows Server Required This article documents how to use Diskshadow , which is only available in Server versions of Windows 2008+. Purpose This article documents how to manually create a volume shadow copy using the Diskshadow command-line utility in Windows. Cause Veeam products use the Microso...

How to Prevent Veeam Reverse Proxy Service From Locking Port 80

Purpose The Veeam Reverse Proxy Service, a component of Veeam Backup & Replication, binds to port 80 by default in order to redirect HTTP requests to HTTPS on port 443. This article explains how to disable HTTPS redirection so that the service listens only on port 443, allowing port 80 to be clos...

Release Information for Veeam Backup & Replication 10a Cumulative Patch P20220304

More Recent Version Available Please find the latest version of Veeam Backup & Replication here: Veeam Downloads - Latest Version Intended audience for this update The update on this page is provided as a courtesy to customers who wish to remain on Veeam Backup & Replication 10a for an extended...

How to Clean up the Credentials Manager in Veeam Backup & Replication

Challenge Over time, duplicate or outdated credentials may be saved in the Credentials Manager of Veeam Backup & Replication. This article documents a process for reviewing and cleaning up the Credentials Manager. Solution No changes to the Credentials Manager account list are saved untilOK is...

Release Information for Everpure FlashArray Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication

This plug-in leverages the Veeam Universal Storage API, which enables storage OEMs to allow Veeam Backup & Replication integration to the arrays for backup and replication jobs. Requirements Before installing Everpure FlashArray Plug-In v2.2.331, ensure that you are running Veeam Backup &...

How to Manually Update Suspicious File List

Intended Audience This article is intended for Windows-based Veeam Backup & Replication deployments where the software cannot access the internet to automatically update the SuspiciousFiles.xml file used by the Veeam Data Analyzer Service. In environments where the Veeam Backup Server can access...

Veeam Agent for Linux 6 blksnap module - Xen PV/PVHVM filesystem corruption

Article Applicability This article is relevant only if the answer to all three of these questions is "Yes." 1. Is Veeam Agent for Linux 6 in use? 2. Is Veeam Agent for Linux installed within a Xen PV/PVHVM virtual machine, specifically Citrix XenServer or XCP-ng? 3. Is that virtual machine runnin...

Helper Appliance Resource Requirements

Purpose This article documents the specific EC2 Instance Type / Azure VM Size that will be used by Veeam Backup & Replication based on the Helper Appliance size selected when adding Amazon S3 or Azure Object Storage. Solution Helper Appliance Sizes The table below documents the actual EC2 Instanc...

JetError -1404, JET_errIndexNotFound, No such index

Challenge When trying to open a database in VEAD, you receive the following error message: JetError -1404, JETerrIndexNotFound, No such index Solution Log in to the domain controller from which you are trying to restore the database, run cmd as Administrator and run the following: 1. Type regsvr3...

Release Information for Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 8.6

Requirements This release can be used to: upgrade an existing v8, v8.1, v8.2, v8.3, v8.4, or v8.5 deployment of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 to v8.6. install a new deployment of Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8.6. After installing this release, the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 build number...

How to Modify the Security & Compliance Analyzer's Password Complexity and Length Validation Check

Purpose This article documents how to adjust the Encryption Password Complexity and Length Validation check portion of the Security & Compliance Analyzer. Starting in Veeam Backup & Replication 12.3, encryption passwords will automatically be checked to see if they meet specific length and...

Error downloading plug-in. Make sure that the URL is reachable and the registered thumbprint is correct. Certificate doesn't support 'digitalSignature' KeyUsage

Challenge Attempting to deploy the Veeam Plug-in for VMware vSphere Client through Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager fails with the error: Error downloading plug-in. Make sure that the URL is reachable and the registered thumbprint is correct. Certificate doesn't support 'digitalSignature' KeyUsage...

Manually moving backup files between Scale-Out Backup Repository extents

Extent Rebalance is Now Built-In to Veeam Backup & Replication This article was written prior to the release of Veeam Backup & Replication 12. While the procedure may still work in Veeam Backup & Replication 12 and higher, we strongly advise you to instead consider using the built-in rebalancing...

How to Find Your Veeam Support ID Number

Challenge When opening a support case, after selecting a Veeam product, the Support ID field will autopopulate if your account has only one Support ID associated with the selected product. If more than one Support ID is associated with the selected product, you will be prompted to either select a...

Monitoring of standalone hosts fails

Challenge No topology is created for standalone ESX/ESXi hosts. nworks logs contain the following errors: 0.0017 EXCOL+ VP120 retrieveHostProperties failed, buildMorList: zero count at nworksCore.Collectors.VimUtil.buildMorListList1 nodes at...

Appliance Installation Stuck on "Configuring addons"

Challenge During the deployment of a Veeam Backup & Replication v13 appliance Veeam Software Appliance, Veeam Infrastructure Appliance, or Veeam Hardened Repository, the installer stalls on the "Configuring addons" step. When this occurs, switching to tty1 Ctrl+Alt+F1, then using Alt+Tab to switc...

The Console Does Not Appear After Being Launched

Challenge After launching the Veeam Backup & Replication Console, the splash screen appears, and the application is shown in the taskbar, but the Console does not appear, and the mouseover preview is blank. Cause The Console's window position is off the edge of the screen. When the Veeam Backup &...

How to manually remove restore points from a VMware Replica

Purpose This article documents how to remove restore points from a Veeam Backup & Replication replica in a vSphere environment. The replica must be in a state where: the latest run was successful the job is not currently running failover is not currently active. Solution Remove old restore points...

How to Manually Update GPG key on Veeam Appliances

Article Applicability This article is specifically regarding the Veeam Appliances used in conjunction with Veeam Backup & Replication 13. Including the Veeam Software Appliance, Veeam Infrastructure Appliance, and Veeam Hardened Repository deployed from the Veeam Infrastructure Appliance. For...

How to use Azure Database for PostgreSQL with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365

Purpose This article documents how to utilize Azure Database for PostgreSQL to host the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8 or higher configuration database. Solution After deploying Azure Database for PostgreSQL, additional steps must be performed to ensure it can be utilized by Veeam Backup for...

How to Re-create the configuration database for Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows

Resetting the configuration database will reset all Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows settings, removing existing job settings and related job history. Restore points created before the reset will not be removed and will remain recoverable; however, as their job will have been removed, they will...

Backup fails with: "The system cannot find the file specified." or "The device is not ready."

Version Applicability This article does not list specific versions of Veeam products because the underlying issue stems from a problem with the Microsoft Volume Shadow Copy Service and is independent of any Veeam product versions. As such, the issue can affect environments regardless of the Veeam...

How to uninstall Veeam CDP VAIO filter driver manually

Article Applicability This article documents the manual filter driver removal process. If Veeam Backup & Replication is available, the recommended method for uninstalling the I/O Filter is documented in the user guide. Veeam Backup & Replication - Updating and Uninstalling I/O Filter Objective Th...

Hyper-V Backup Job fails after 72 hours "Failed to call RPC function 'HvSetVmBackupStatus'"

Challenge A backup of a Hyper-V VM fails after 72 hours with the following error: Failed to call RPC function 'HvSetVmBackupStatus': Snapshot with id 'snapshot-uuid' was not found. In the Task log for the specific VM %programdata%\Veeam\Backup\ \Task...log the following error is found: Error The...

How to Configure WinHTTP Proxy for Veeam Components

Known Limitation A tenant's Veeam Backup & Replication server cannot access Veeam Cloud Connect infrastructure components through HTTP/HTTPS proxy servers. All cloud-targeted traffic from the tenant's Veeam Backup & Replication server will ignore proxy settings. Purpose This article documents how...

Veeam ONE Database Calculator for Virtual Infrastructure and Veeam Backup & Replication Monitoring

New Interactive Calculator An updated interactive calculator is now available to replace the legacy Excel file included with this article. Veeam ONE Calculator Solution Summary This Veeam ONE database sizing calculator will help estimate the database size required to retain one year of historical...

Job reports warning "Failed to truncate transaction logs for SQL instances: Possible reasons: lack of permissions, or transaction log corruption."

Challenge Backup Job with Application-Aware Processing enabled and configured to "process transaction logs" displays the warning: Failed to truncate Microsoft SQL Server transaction logs. Details: Failed to process 'TruncateSQLLog' command. Failed to truncate SQL server transaction logs for...

VM Loses Connection During Snapshot Removal

Challenge During the snapshot removal step of a Veeam Backup & Replication task, the source vSphere VM loses connectivity temporarily. Cause Veeam does not remove the snapshot itself; Veeam sends an API call to the vSphere environment to have the action performed. The snapshot removal process...

Vulnerabilities Resolved in Veeam Backup & Replication 13.0.1.1071

All vulnerabilities documented in this article were resolved in Veeam Backup & Replication 13.0.1.1071. Veeam Product Latest Version Download Page Veeam Software Security Commitment Veeam® is committed to ensuring its products protect customers from potential risks. As part of that commitment, we...

Release Information for Veeam Backup & Replication 11a Cumulative Patches

More Recent Version Available Please find the latest version of Veeam Backup & Replication here: Veeam Downloads - Latest Version Requirements Before installing this Cumulative Patch using the Patch Installer, please confirm that you are running Veeam Backup & Replication 11a build 11.0.1.1261 wi...

Vulnerability Scanner Detection Related to CVE-2024-7264

Support Statement This Veeam KB article was created to address customers' concerns regarding the detection of the libcurl library by their security software on VMware Backup Proxies, where the VMware VDDK package is installed. Libcurl is a component of VMware VDDK Virtual Disk Development Kit,...

Version string portion was too short or too long

The article describes additional Veeam ONE database configuration required after deploying it manually...

Failed to prepare guest for SQL Server transaction log backup Details: Job owns SQL Server transaction logs backup

Challenge Microsoft SQL Server Log Backup job displays the following warning: Failed to prepare guest for SQL Server transaction log backup Details: Job owns SQL Server transaction logs backup This issue can also occur for Oracle Archived Log Backup, and will display the following warning: Cannot...

How to Start a SureBackup Job in Troubleshooting Mode

Purpose This article documents how to start an individual VM that has failed SureBackup validation in "Troubleshooting mode." Solution Troubleshooting Mode causes the selected VM in the SureBackup job to be powered on and remains on, despite possible test failures. This can be very useful for...

Installer Error: "This installation cannot be updated automatically." or "Unable to proceed with the setup"

Challenge When attempting to update Veeam software, the following error occurs: This installation cannot be updated automatically. Please contact Veeam customer support for assistance with manual update. Alternatively, the following error occurs: An error has occurred: Unable to proceed with the...

SQL VSS Writer is missing: databases will be backed up in crash-consistent state and transaction log processing will be skipped

Challenge A job displays the warning: SQL VSS Writer is missing: databases will be backed up in crash-consistent state and transaction log processing will be skipped Solution Support Scope Please note that the warning message displayed by Veeam Backup & Replication is a courtesy notification...

NFC connectivity troubleshooting steps

Challenge A job fails with an error related to NFC Network File Copy connectivity. For example: Error: NFC storage connection is unavailable. Failed to create NFC download stream. Failed to create NFC upload stream. Cause The cause of most NFC errors fall into 4 primary categories: DNS The proxy ...