I'd like to first thank Rick Vanover, Madalina Cristil, Nikola Pejková, Aubrey Galen, and everyone at Veeam for their efforts and support leading into the Veeam 100 Summit. It's a HUGE undertaking that requires many levels of coordination and I owe everyone a BIG THANK YOU for providing such an incredible and engaging experience. This... Continue Reading →
How to install Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows (6.0.0533.BETA2)
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to install and configure the Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows (6.0.0533.BETA2). The current version of the agent can be downloaded here including the build numbers for any GA release. For this post, Veeam Agent for Windows will be installed on... Continue Reading →
How to install Veeam Agent for Linux (6.0.0.632.BETA2)
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to install and configure the Veeam Agent for Linux (6.0.0.632.BETA2) using the Veeam Backup & Replication server. The current version of the agent can be downloaded here including the build numbers for any GA release. For this post, Veeam Agent... Continue Reading →
Creating a Veeam Backup Job in Veeam Backup & Replication v12 Beta2
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to create a Veeam Backup Job in Veeam Backup & Replication v12 Beta2. In order to accomplish this task, the following should be in place: A VM and\or server with Veeam Backup & ReplicationVirtual machines to backup A location to store backups (for... Continue Reading →
How to Add VMware vSphere Servers to Veeam Backup and Replication v12 Beta2
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to add a VMware vSphere server to Veeam Backup and Replication. For the purpose of this demo, I am currently using the beta for v12 Beta2 for Veeam Backup and Replication (VBR). Once VBR has been successfully launched, please select the Backup Infrastructure view and then... Continue Reading →
Creating a Backup Repository in Veeam Backup & Replication v12 Beta2
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to create a Backup Repository in Veeam Backup & Replication (v12) using my Synology DS920+. Log into your Veeam Backup and Replication v12 Console. Veeam Backup & Replication User Credentials Once you have successfully logged into the VBR console, please select Backup Infrastructure (in the lower left... Continue Reading →
Veeam Installation Guide for v12 Beta2
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to install Veeam Backup & Replication (v12 Beta2) on Windows Server 2022 Standard. Windows Server 2022 Standard As a reminder and like my fellow Veeam Vanguards, I am privileged to have early access to the new version while it’s in beta... Continue Reading →
Setting up a Synology NAS with VMware vSphere (Datastore setup using NFS)
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to setup a Datastore using NFS with a Synology NAS in VMware vSphere. After you have successfully logged into your Synology NAS DSM, please select Control Panel, File Services, and then NFS (for DSM 7.0 and above). Next, enable the... Continue Reading →
Updating DSM for my Synology DS920+
The purpose of this blog post is to provide the guidance and the steps needed to update the DSM (DiskStation Manager) on my Synology DS920+. DSM is the operating system that powers every Synology NAS. It's use cases includes Multimedia, File Management, Productivity, Data Protection, Virtualization, Surveillance, and much more! In order to determine which DSM version... Continue Reading →
Modifying Backup Settings for a Backup Job in Veeam Backup and Replication
I recently converted my physical hosts (three laptops) at home into virtual machines. I understood the benefits at the time but didn't consider other areas that may be affected by the change. However, this is a good thing! Why you ask? It's because this will serve as a learning opportunity but it will also allow... Continue Reading →