VMware vSphere • Re: Need help understanding CDP I/O filter installation
Hi,Yes, that is correctThe documentation should be updated to include the steps required when new host is added to a cluster.This statement should also be removed "Veeam Backup & Replication...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Reversed incremental backup mode
Reversed incremental backup mode significantly *increases* load on production VM, which is why it was never used by larger customers.The reason is much longer incremental backup times (caused by this...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Veeam server and hardened repository
Hy!I am new in hardened repository. I would like to plan an immutable backup solution, but I am confise a little. So If I want an immutable repo, de I need a separate phisycal server next to the...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Veeam server and hardened repository
Hi,Immutability can only be used with linux systems or compatible block storage, since this is a feature of the underlying file system. Since currently with V12 Veeam needs a Windows Server you would...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Issues with VM's getting hung with errors Failed to create...
Case #07659847... I'm getting at least 2 servers per night (usually databases, but not always) that get the CreateSnapshot failed timeout another task already in progress. This begain after we...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Issues with VM's getting hung with errors Failed to...
Please continue your investigation with our technical support team — this is not a technical support forum, and we cannot assist you without access to your infrastructure and debug logs.Additionally,...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • VDP duplicate backup jobs / Case #07653893 — Backup job...
So I have an issue where I had a few jobs reporting that there was a duplicate job. Since the job was duplicated, I could not edit the job to make any changes. I ended up cloning the job, deleting the...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Errors:'Cannot connect to the admin share.
Support ID03382082Dear All,I am getting an error message as mentioned below in many servers please advise to resolve the issue ( Windows Servers with Citrix Application )Win32 error:Logon failure: the...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Errors:'Cannot connect to the admin share.
this is not a support forum. please open a Veeam support case.i guess it is a aaip issue, right?is it the build in local Administrator or a separate local account that is a member of the...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Reversed incremental backup mode
Like I mentioned to backup 1.3TB and 4.7TB, the respective reverse backup jobs only takes 82s and 456s respectively ?So are you saying that forward increments for the 2 VMs would take no more than 25s...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: error backing up VMs from vSphere 5.5 (please don't...
If your not allowed to spend the time to be carefull and thorough, then I hope those are replaceable serversStatistics: Posted by mjr.epicfail — Apr 07, 2025 10:06 am
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Dell data domain immutability
HiI also have an issue with this warning. We are on Veeam 12.3 and have recently enabled immutability on the DD so we can carry out some tests. It was set on the DD as min 14 and max 15 for testing....
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: VDP duplicate backup jobs / Case #07653893 — Backup job...
Hi David -That's the correct case info.LewisStatistics: Posted by LEWISF — Apr 07, 2025 2:47 pm
View ArticleVMware vSphere • NVMe controller for VMware VMs supported with Veeam?
HiI'm just wondering, if it is supported with Veeam Backup to use the virtual NVMe controller for VMware virtual machines? Couldn't find any information on that... I know, that NVME-oF is not...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: NVMe controller for VMware VMs supported with Veeam?
Hello,Yes, it is supported. What makes you think that it is not? All limitations for virtual machine hardware support are outlined on this page.Thanks!Statistics: Posted by PetrM — Apr 08, 2025 7:03 pm
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Evaluating the Strategy: Immutable Repository as Primary vs...
I wanted to ask for your opinion regarding security.Do you think it makes more sense to use an immutable repository as the primary backup target, rather than as a secondary one?Let me explain: if the...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Dell data domain immutability
GFS backups will be kept longer than that 15 days max you've configured, hence the warning.Please review the following for a better understanding:https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backu ......
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Instant recovery can't use storage vMotion
I am able to do a quick migration using Smart Switch if I keep the host the same. I wanted to use Storage vMotion to another host to speed the process up and not have it suspend the VM.I am using a...
View ArticleVMware vSphere • Re: Instant recovery can't use storage vMotion
Hi pmichelli, Permissions list looks correct as per the User Guide, so not immediately clear what is happening at first blush. A Support Case is the way to go here, and be sure to include logs for...
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VMware vSphere • Planning for offsite disaster recovery
Hey guys,Our environment consists of VMware vCenter/ESXi and Veeam. We run backup copies which are stored on an iSCSI drive from AWS. We are looking to build a disaster recovery plan utilizing the...
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