Veeam change backup repository without moving files vbm file? Apr 6, 2023 · Hello, thanks about your answers. Feb 16, 2024 · Map Job to Copied Backup Data. vbk files,,, they are not transferred. 1420 P20230718 OS: Windows Server Standard 2022. You have the option to let VBR move the data to the newly configured destination repository for you. Apr 27, 2016 · The process: Remove the extent from the SOBR, then remove the repository from Veeam, [do whatever it takes to move the storage to the new server] then create the repository using the “Import existing backups automatically” and “Import guest file system index” options using the new server/IP, then add it back to the SOBR. It looks like a little more than 5 TB is taken up with the old full and incremental backups, prior to the reverse incremental. Backup will be listed in the “Disks Imported” section and the repository column will display right informations. How can i copy these backups to tape in Veeam?? Oct 18, 2024 · When you configure a new backup repository, Veeam Backup & Replication offers you to change the configuration backup file location from the default backup repository to the new backup repository. You can create an active full backup manually or wait for Veeam Backup We are running out of space on our main backup repository. 5, new is 10), upon adding old Repository servers some components might get updated(f. (original name) And success. How we can proceed ? I tested "Backup COpy " but it not move backup as it was done many days ago. 4461 P2 Mar 18, 2014 · Since I have a lot of jobs, I'd much prefer to just modify the existing repository and point it to a new storage location (for example, move from w:\backups to v:\backups). Jul 12, 2016 · Rescan the NFS repository. When you move backups to another repository, the cmdlet reconfigures the job to target to the new location. Veeam just kept telling me to "MOVE ALL BACKUP FILES TO THE NEW BACKUP REPOSITORY FIRST" - but well - the backups were already deleted and gone. Now all clear. Sep 26, 2020 · I'm aware that by right clicking a backup job and selecting Move Backup, I can move backups between repositories and maintain spaceless fulls and block cloning (even between ReFS and XFS), but I don't seem to be able to move backups between extents within the same SOBR. Open backup job Apr 21, 2014 · Two backup jobs cannot point to the same backup chain. - On the new backup copy job, we mapped it to the original backup copies. (I saw some comment about a "completed" flag being necessary, but not implemented by Veeam. 1. Aug 30, 2023 · 3 - Copy Job (file or VM), where VM looks to be a live VM selected from the vCenter and file doesn’t show the storeonce repository as a source option. Click Next, and a pop-up will appear asking if you want the software to move the existing backup files to the new repository or create a new full backup (start a new backup chain). Thanks. Sep 12, 2012 · Now I've started getting warnings that the backup repository is down to 10% free disk space. Feb 2, 2012 · 3. The Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager must be rebooted after changing any log-related settings in the registry. Can you help me ? Thx Mar 10, 2021 · Every night, the Veeam B&R does a backup of 10 VMs to my Qnap with the mydomain\vbr. May 5, 2023 · 1) Add the new repository 2) Change the path IR Cache Path on one repository only. Disable all backup jobs related to the repository you want to move. Mar 3, 2014 · - Copy the files to the new repository (I don't like to move in case they corrupt during the move) - Right click the new repository -> Rescan Repository - Create a new Job with all the same settings -> Pick New Repository and map the job to the existing backup files Dec 16, 2011 · The following script is an alternative way to change the VBRCatalog location. 4. May 7, 2018 · The new Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 server should have the same or newer version of the Microsoft Windows OS. In the Veeam Console, under Backup infrastructure > Scale-out Repositories, right-click on the affected SOBR, and select Rescan. Dec 16, 2019 · For each backup job using the remote proxy that will be migrated, open backup job settings and specify to temporarily use a different repository (i. . Dec 16, 2022 · VeeaMover is a cool new feature available in the next Veeam Backup & Replication v12 that allows to move or copy backups to different locations. Why would this be happening? Is this standard functionality? Feb 20, 2012 · Indeed, you can move the existing backup files to newly created repository and reconfigure the endpoint’s backup job to use the said repository. It can write backups at almost full 10GB/s speeds. ". now i want to use an other backup repository without creation of new jobs. Edit all replication jobs and configure them to use the new repository. I opened Configuration Backup settings and Mar 26, 2011 · Yep, don't worry about that. ) Or do I have to recreate the backup job from scratch? Dec 21, 2023 · In order to move backups to another repository (another storage), you will want to move your backup files within the Veeam backup console otherwise moving backups via cut-paste with Windows Explorer will break the link and Veeam will most likely ask you where are your backup files. 6. Use the BackupJobName and NewRepository name then you can see the progress in the powershell bar. a NAS. Sep 15, 2020 · Hello, team! Our partner needs to move backups made using the Oracle RMAN plugin to another backup repository. Add the new repository with the moved data. This one gets a lot of questions in communities and I’ve decided to address them by issuing the ultimate FAQ. The physical server has 16 cpu core and 64Gb RAM and will has direct SAN access to SAN network for direct SAN transport mode. Copy/Move the files to the new location. VBK file) for this particular VM of an existing backup chain (full backup file and incremental backup files). I don't want to move my old backup files because: 1) I want to keep all the NAS as possible destinations and switch backup jobs Jul 26, 2021 · Hi Scott, If you can present second repository storage to the same server on the same path as the first one, You can tick "This repository is supported by the rotated media" and Veeam will ignore missing files on your current repository location(for example D:\Backups had your backups and had SAS volume at the backend, and now D:\Backups still exists however has an empty volume from another Feb 8, 2013 · Using the Backup repository drop-down selector, select the new Repository the job should use. the backup jobs are set to incremental and create synthetic full every saturday. xml - Folders with year numbers which contain the database files 3) Add the root folder to the VB365 backup console as a new repository. Jan 12, 2022 · “To override behavior of moving old backups, click Override, select the Move oldest backup files sooner if scale-out backup repository is reaching capacity check box and define a threshold in percent to force data transfer if a scale-out backup repository has reached the specified threshold. Feb 11, 2020 · Stop and Disable the job associated with the backup files you will be moving. More anon, hopefully . May 24, 2022 · Creating a new repository will not solve your problem with the full repo… you have to move the backup files of some jobs and remap the backup files to this jobs after that in the new repository. The full list of storage types is available in the Backup Repository section in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide. If I have a job called File servers and the job has used all extents, do I just copy the backup files to the target extent but do not copy the . Mar 29, 2024 · The backup is stored on an AWS S3 bucket we now have, and as near as I can tell is structured as a Veeam Backup Object Storage Repository (has a folder structure like "/Veeam/Backup365/Backups/" and a folder for "RepositoryLock"). Sep 21, 2022 · Thanks the suggestion, I will use RFeS file system on backup repository. Moving backup files to new repository Is there anything that needs to be done with any Veeam related services while trying to manually move backup files to a different repository? I have disabled the jobs per their documentation, but the vbk and vbm files will not move. Mar 30, 2014 · Ensure that you see it with a repository, and in the mapping step you should see it under the repository like so: If you aren't seeing it there, try the re-import process again. On moving all backup files to a new repository, you need to initiate rescan action on your new repository to locate all Jul 26, 2018 · This is still work-in-progress - it lists some Catalyst files, but not Veeam files yet. Once you have metadata file created, you need to create new backup repository and move all backup files to that repository. Jun 29, 2021 · 2. Apr 29, 2025 · A backup repository is a storage location where Veeam keeps backup files , VM copies and metadata for replicated VMs. Apr 15, 2025 · Right-click one of the selected workloads and click Move backup. Both repositories are the same size (72 TB), direct attached and formatted in ReFS, but when copying the backup files to the new repository, i now ran out of space. Dec 1, 2011 · 2. Select Move Existing. This may be due to not moving the files over. ("Backup Job 3") After job was finished, the folder name stayed intact and the resulting incremental files were named with the new "Backup Job 3" suffix. I'm not sure what this means or why I can't continue. But now I want to use another normal repository here e. In the Veeam Console, under Backup infrastructure > Scale-out Repositories, right-click on the affected SOBR, and select Rescan. The following registry values must be created on the server where Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager is installed. VBM file is not required if you just want to import backup files to the Veeam console. Click Yes, and Veeam Backup & Replication will automatically change the backup target in the configuration backup job settings and will use this May 6, 2020 · I edited the File Backup job to keep only one day of files in the backup repo and selected to keep previous file versions for 2 months to the new object storage repo. If this data is ever lost, corrupted or not found in the specified location, the replication job will re-create it automatically by having target proxy scan through the replica VM disks in the DR site, create the new metadata file, and send it the specified backup repository. vib . Jul 24, 2012 · By the nature of Block Cloning the most disk space savings are had on the Full Backups. My hope was to do a backup move at the main site and then a backup move at the remote site both targeting the new repos. It will affect new backup files created after the setting is changed. Nov 19, 2020 · Note that if new VBR server will be of different version(say old is 9. Veeam support said to remove the orphaned job from configuration, manually move the original files to the new repo, then rescan the repo. Thank you Fabian May 18, 2015 · We want to move it (backup data) to repository (B). With the new repository selected, click the Map button and map the job to the copied backup data. Oct 24, 2023 · After moving backup files to new repository successfully, the next Backup to Tape job run processes the VBK files from the moved files when only the VIB files should get processed. Remove Backup Jobs from your VB365. 4) Created new job called "Backup Job 3". To workaround it, you should create a backup repository on your DR site, and move the entire backup chain with *. My backup files are encrypted, and in the article it stated that after rescanning the repository the encrypted backup files would show up under "Cloud - encrypted" and I'd need to enter the encryption key. After the installation of VBR, I will always configure the location to a backup repo of my choice and enable the encryption of the configuration backup. +=@^ Feb 15, 2016 · Today I also wasted time trying to point a job to a new repo after having deleted the old backups via "Delete from disk" already. Dec 4, 2023 · Moving Backup to Another Repository. May 17, 2018 · What are our options here? We basically want to move to the new hardware without reseeding the remote backup copy jobs. Click Finish to save the changes. Feb 19, 2021 · I will be thanks If you can support me to change all Jobs Backup Repository without cloning the jobs. if it possible please send the steps to me im beginner at veeam backup and storeonce . I want to schedule the Configuration Backup to the same backup repository. I'd like to do it with PowerShell but I cannot find how to do it. How can I move this and still be able to run my backup? This is worth 25TB of backup files and it won't be moved in just a few May 31, 2018 · Easy solution to this is just to clone all of your jobs, and in the new cloned jobs change the target repository. If something happened during the migration and it's your only copy, you're out of luck Sep 28, 2023 · This allows you to move one backup at a time without affecting the other jobs. Right-click the job or the policy and select Move backup. This scnerio is working fine. Jan 29, 2013 · I want to *temporarely* move my backup to the new NAS. Aug 10, 2022 · Hi is it possible to copy . If the existing backup repository is a network share, the new server must have access to that share. Thanks Fabian Feb 20, 2017 · - We upgraded the backup chain. A "Move backup" is executed selecting a different store on the same StoreOnce as target repository. Move the VBM file to another location without deleting it. We have 30 restore points for QNAP and 3 for the cloud backup. The backup files goes to \\myqnap\VeeamB&R\MyVMs\. The full backup data will be stored in the Backup Repository until it gets offloaded to the Object Storage. when i change the backup repository in the job i got the error: move all backup files to the new backup repository first. After a while, our 1st HPE StoreOnce hard drives started showing issues and we want to move/copy all the backup data to the 2nd StoreOnce. If you can wait for V12, you can move the backup files without loosing the space savings. I really appreciate your support. 3) Depends on the version you have:--> V10/V11: Move Backup Files manually to the new repository, then change the target repository in each job--> V12: Change the target repository in a job. This can be chain using the reverse incremental method or forward incremental method. Open the Proxy. Copies backup files to a new location. Nov 17, 2012 · Edit the job and change the repository it uses in the "Storage" tabyou can copy your backup files for the job to the new repository from the old, rescan the new and then remap the backup job so that you can continue to run incrementals Aug 2, 2012 · 1. I tried it on one "periodic backup copy (interval-based)" without GFS retentions. vbk files from a storeonce catalyst to my windows device. its move last backup so in our example when i have another vm with full bck + 3 next incr. According to the Backup Move documentation, using this functionality for general plugins, including the Oracle RMAN plugin, is not supported. Jun 8, 2022 · With exporting a backup you can create an independent full backup (. However, do not forget to set the permissions for Endpoint job correctly and Rescan the new repository once all set (it will point endpoint job to the moved files). In the inventory pane, select the Backups node. If this is a valid way to handle populating the New Veeam Vault Repository, I'm curious concerning creating the backup copy jobs that will recognize the copied files and go on as it has been for the past year. The old repository server was an object in the Managed Servers in Veeam Backup & Replication. My question is it possible to move some of the Infrastructure backup files to another location away from the QNAP without affecting the current backup jobs? Nov 21, 2023 · The backup repository is a storage where Veeam Backup & Replication keeps backup files and, in case of replication, metadata for replicated VMs. 2 TB is showing up as used space which is ok, but the repository is also showing that the free amount was also reduced by 1. Remember to capture all settings as these jobs will have to be recreated. NOT:E this new Object storage repo cannot be a part of a SOBR or it will not show up in the list of repos available in the archive repository. - Ran the new backup copy job and it ran as incremental and finished successfully. 5) Mapped it to the "Backup Job 2". Targets the backup job to the new location. Meaning, 12x full backups (1TB) will use 12TB storage at the new SOBR. I did these steps: a) upgraded chain primary backup job (otherwise the new "Move Feature" on "backup copy job files" is not permitted), created new backup copy job and mapped existing "Backup Copy Job backup files" in the new job. I want to repoint my backup jobs to a new disk, but can't without moving the files. Apr 16, 2020 · If the name of the backup was edited after the job had been created you'll find it continues to use the old name for the job for the filing system on the repository. Feb 9, 2017 · To let Veeam Backup & Replication automatically import backups during rescan of a scale-out backup repository, names of VBM files and paths to VBM files (starting from the backup repository root to VBM files, not including the root itself) must contain only allowed characters: Alphanumeric characters: a-zA-Z0-9; Special characters: _-. Apr 7, 2021 · 3) Disable Backup Copy job 4) Copy the files from Win repo2 to Linux Immutable Repo 5) Scan the Linux Imm repo 6) Remap Backup copy Job to use the files in the Linux Imm Repo 7) Checked the properties of the backup copy files in the console and it displayed the files as immutable, so without me doing chattr. What is a consistent way to move a backup job from one repository to another without losing anything? I have done this: 1. The retention points are 14, so there are 14 or more backup files on the repository. When I create the Backup Copy Job, I select the brand new and empty GFS Repo in the drop down under Target, and hit Next and it tells me "Move all backup files to the new backup repository first". e. A prerequisite is that the chain must exist on the backup repository. That‘s the recommended way to create a copy of the vbo data. Oct 21, 2021 · The new setting will not have any effect on previously created backup files in the backup repository. I have a couple more questions: ===== 1) Should the need to free up space in a backup repository arise, is there a a proper/clean way to manually delete a backup chain before the retention period threshold is reached so that Veeam Backup & Replication is aware of the deletion ? Jun 28, 2019 · We then changed repositories of the cloned jobs to the new store. To move a backup to another repository, do the following: Open the Home view. After running the backup job (at least for 1 time), a metadata file (VBM) will created. At least all of the traffic for the new full backup is staying within the proxy servers. If you proceed with this advice, then you will need to create a repository on your NAS device and do a rescan procedure, so that backup jobs could be mapped to these files. Another thing to change the description of all Jobs one time Veeam Version: 10. Jul 7, 2017 · Talked to soon, this ability is blocked in Veeam B&R, so only backup and backup copy jobs and SOBR evacuate can write to Catalyst Store. If you want, move the old config files manually per drag Sep 27, 2016 · Disable all replication jobs going to the same repository. Nov 4, 2015 · I created a new Repo to store these GFS backups. For example, C:\Backup. Repository Specific Considerations. Apr 17, 2024 · In the Edit Quota window, change the underlying backup repository for the initial cloud repository. Sep 12, 2011 · i have approx 100 jobs enabled with use of a single backup repository. I tried accessing the share so I could transfer the backup files to it, but it doesn't open like your cifs/smb type shares. May 24, 2017 · Could you please enlighten me as to the steps necessary? I tried the obvious of just changing the repository in the backup job, but I get a pop-up telling me I need to move the files, first. But you can also start a new backup chain at this point. Just as a spare, to be imported to Veeam if the main store became unusable. So you can add both repositories into SOBR and use evacuation to migrate from one to another. May 11, 2018 · Veeam Community discussions and solutions for: move backup file to an other repository of Veeam Backup & Replication Apr 17, 2023 · 1. - Option 2: You need to create a new job (or clone the old job) with the new cloud connect target. which would have different file names. For more information on the move operation and its considerations, see the Moving Backups section in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide. Aug 15, 2023 · 2) Important: Copy the entire folder structure from the original repository to the new location The following files/folders must be present in the root folder of the repository: - Repository. vbk file and then a . The other way around it would be the clone the backup job and then direct it to the new repo but that leaves the files on the old one as well for cleanup later. The VBK were processed on a Backup to Tape job prior to the files being moved to new repository. Veeam Backup & Replication will include workloads into the selected job and exclude workloads from the original job. Please give our support team a chance to troubleshoot the log files and come to a conclusion. I don't really care if Veeam facilitates moving the files or if it just provides a way to change the path after I manually move the files. The NAS is also using by other servers and they are storing their backup in it as well. Jan 17, 2023 · It has to be provisioned when you create the Backup Repository. You'd have to re-import those backups via the console again, so Jun 17, 2016 · I think I got it figured out. First run will be an active full backup Sep 13, 2017 · That being said, before all of this, make sure you have a good backup of your repository data following the 3-2-1 rule. In v9 there is no "Cloud - encrypted", just "Cloud". I don't need to move data, only the Backup Repository of the Job. May 21, 2021 · On Premise Veeam Hardened Repository Primary Repository 30 days backups Copy Mode to Wasabi Scale Out Repo 2 On Premise Windows Repository Backup Copies 12 Monthly GFS Points 5 Yearly GFS Points Move Mode Enabled to move anything older than 1 month to Wasabi Client wants immutability on all cloud points (Copied and Moved). 6) Executed the job. Info: Version: Veeam Backup and Replication 12 Enteprise - Build 12. At least if we are talking about Veeam Backup & Replication…. Didn't run yet, and if there were backup files I wouldn't even know how to get to them, its a backup copy job, not a regular backup job. Aug 22, 2021 · Veeam Community discussions and solutions for: Guidance On Moving A Performance Tier that's Rigged To a Scale out Repository of Veeam Backup & Replication Jun 30, 2017 · Is it about Veeam Cloud Connect repositories? Then I see two options. VBM files are present. Copy the backup repository data to the backup repository location on the new repository location (using robocopy for example). Mar 7, 2013 · What is the solution to this? I have a similar problem, except the files are there but Veeam doesn't see them anymore. vbk files, or move them to an off-site long-term repo instead? Dec 16, 2024 · On the Backup page, right click the job and then click Storage. If migrating to new server, add the same organization on the new VB365 server Sep 12, 2011 · hello all, when I create a SOBR, I can select an object storage at "Capacity Tier". The Backup Proxy will be physical server. Vib everyday. On the same step, Map backup files to the job by clicking Map backup link, and selecting the desired backups. Aug 21, 2024 · Move-VBRBackup -Backup BAckupJobName -Repository NewRepository. Mapping backup files wasn't clear to me. Veeam Backup & Replication applies the new setting starting from the next active full backup. The backup copy job is currently configured to hold 4 weekly backups, 3 monthly backups, 1 quarterly, and 1 yearly backup. No, *. “ Mar 3, 2015 · Got it, once you move your backup files to the new box, I would still recommend doing incremental backups (should not take much space). Stop and Disable the job associated with the backup files you will be moving. Aug 9, 2016 · 1. Looking into the backup folders via Windows Explorer, I can see a lot of old backups that aren't needed anymore as the servers have been deprecated or removed. Update your backup job according to your new configuration: specify the new repository in the job properties and setup backup mapping to point the job to the backups located in the new repository. Thanks, Dec 9, 2020 · What is the best way to move my existing backup files to a new repository path? I am going to replace my existing backup repository path with 25TB of backup files to a new repository path on the same repository server. at the Hardened repository i only see the first . When I attempt to change the backup destination of my jobs I get a message saying that I must "Move all backup files to the new backup repository first". (sorry, my english sucks, I know) Oct 24, 2019 · as I said: moving to a different repository means, that you have files on a different repository. Initially, the backup tier of Azure Blob was set to Cool, and backups were functioning smoothly - we could both take and restore backups without any issues. If necessary, you can increase or decrease the tenant quota. After the successful move, Veeam Backup & Replication enables the backup job. Moving files is only required when you change a physical location of your repository. Rescan this repository: backup set is now under Backups - Disk (Imported) node 3. No rescan necessary or logging into the Veeam repository servers and manually renaming folders. Jul 28, 2011 · If you change the location, you can start immediately a new configuration backup and you will have the first one at the new location. After the VBM file has been moved, return to Veeam B&R and run a normal backup operation. g. sqlite - Repository. Jul 10, 2024 · We just got a new Data Domain to replace and older model. Rename the Managed Server. I am trying to move the backups from the old DD to the new DD by changing the repository and then selecting move backups when Veeam prompts. Made Copy Backup job to that repository. Jul 15, 2015 · Hello, I was checking documentation on Backup to tape job and looks like instead of specifying individual jobs as a source of backup files I can specify the whole backup repository “When a backup to tape job runs, Veeam Backup & Replication searches and archives restore points from all backups stored in the chosen backup repositories”. ----- Nov 8, 2014 · So now I am removing backup files from Veeam (not disk), re-importing, and then modifying the job to point to the new Boost repository. xml file and add a new node and the following parameter: Sep 7, 2022 · Another way to move whole backups to another repository is in the Edit backup job dialog. On the Storage step of the Backup Job wizard change repository to the newly added NFS repository. If you want to move data from the capacity tier, you first need to download it to the performance tier. On the machine where Veeam Backup & Replication is installed, stop the Veeam services and run the following PowerShell script as an Administrator. We have some obselete configuration so we basically want to build the new server with new configuration (only 1 backup job and 1 backup copy job). ; On the Backup Repository tab, select the repository to which primary backup data was copied. rescan sobr 4. It is even listed different in the the backup repository path. In the Move Backup to Another Job window, select the backup job to which you want to move backups. Adding Object Storage: 1) Add the Object Storage 2) Add a new backup repository with an empty folder on local disk as Cache Disk and extend it with the object storage Now you have to decide Feb 18, 2015 · Unfortunately it's not possible to partially move backup files associated with specific file shares between jobs but you can move entire backup to a new job with the help of manual mapping. This is important to know in case you have used reFS in your windows backup server. Aug 26, 2015 · Just move the backups to the new location, repoint your backup job to the new location through the backup wizard and the next time the backup runs, it will detect your backup files again and you are good to go. May 7, 2024 · This cmdlet moves backups to another repository or to another job. Default backup repository). Dec 20, 2022 · Hi, I'm still pretty new to Veeam B&R. Here you will see the “Map backup” option Map the job back to the detached backup. You can do this on this tab of the Repository Wizard (step 2) and it should find and import the backups as long as the . Remove all local repositories that will be migrated from the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 console. When you try to move the old files to a new repository Veeam will look for the files with the new (current) name of the job. Looking at the backup under Disk we see the job as been renamed. even if the path on disk stays the same). Jan 14, 2021 · In fact, I prefer "Disks Imported". Remove Backup Repository from your VB365. This should answer the most common questions (if not, let me know) and help describe how Veeam’s Scale-out Backup Repository works. Start the Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Dec 22, 2019 · 1. Problem is, there are no backup files at all. maybe it's lost in translation. re-scanned both repositories. The path of the backup repository is \\myqnap\VeeamB&R\. A copy of the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 license will be needed during installation. If you need to change the target repository for a Backup Job containing existing backups, a warning message is displayed and the procedure cannot be finalized until the backups have moved to the new repository. Note Consider the following: Do not configure multiple backup repositories pointing to the Aug 30, 2023 · The job is executed every day with a synthetic full on Saturday, so the backup chain is no longer than 7 respecting the StoreOnce VSA limit . If I have a Backup Copy Job sitting on a ReFS repo is there anyway I can move those files to another ReFS repo (different volume) and retain the space savings or once I copy those files off the ReFS volume they were created on, are they always written at Dec 13, 2011 · Currently it is not possible to change repository path in Veeam B&R, as well as change repository for all endpoint devices remotely. Create a SOBR, add all repositories to the SOBR as extents, make sure to set the policy to create a new full when an extent is offline, put old extents into maintenance mode and evacuate the backups. ) But the idea is to pull Catalyst files into a firewalled StoreOnce protected against ransomware. I want to move some Backup Jobs to a new repository . Jun 12, 2012 · Hi Vitaliy, thank you for your quick reply. Navigate to the C:\ProgramData\Veeam\Backup365 folder on the VBO Controller/Remote Proxy server that works with the database in question. Alternatively, click Move Backup on the ribbon. Backup set is still under Backups - Disk (Imported) 5. service user without any problem. Veeam will move the files off the old repository while your jobs are running to the new repository (extent). Jan 12, 2023 · Another way to move whole backups to another repository is in the Edit backup job dialog. Jun 27, 2012 · I THOUGHT I could simply create the new repository (\\qnap\veeam) and then edit the existing job and change its repository from the existing \\qnap\veeam\job1 repository to the new \\qnap\veeam repository and Veeam would see the exising \job1 folder and just use/continue the backup in there but instead when I tried a test of this it created 5 days ago · When moving backups to another repository and targeting the job to this repository, Veeam Backup & Replication performs the following: Disables the backup job. Click Yes , and Veeam Backup & Replication will automatically change the backup target in the configuration backup job settings and will use this Oct 9, 2013 · Log Files on the Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager Server. Here a new question windows arise when you change the destination backup repository. You need to use mapping feature to re-use the backup chain with the new job. The problem is that I'm running out of space on the share and want to move some of the backups to a different filesystem and share (\\BACKUPSAN\VEEAM2). Once verified go into the backup repository and locate the backup files for the job having the issue. I have both Vmware backup & Windows Agent Backup Jobs. Stop all the Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 services before moving any data. Backup files will appear under Home > Backup > Imported node. 5. This can be achieved in this way: delete the backup job, execute "Remove from configuration" on the backup file and then perform a rescan of the Backup Repository. Update: There may be a known issue in v12. Apr 8, 2020 · If you can, create the backup with a veeam agent or vmimage backup (vbr) with application aware processing. In the working area, select the necessary backup job or backup policy. Aug 29, 2022 · Just keep in mind for reFS or XFS based extends, that you will loose space savings from fast cloning when you copy the files to a new extend. It fails with error: Jul 21, 2023 · 1. I believe, that's what you are trying to do. Mar 17, 2015 · "When you configure a new backup repository, Veeam Backup & Replication offers you to change the configuration backup file location from the default backup repository to the new backup repository. Feb 12, 2025 · 1 Backup Repository (Name: FAS) More than 80 Backup Jobs, 1 Tape Job-> After 2 Backup Repositories (FAS and Local) More than 80 Backup Jobs, 1 Tape Job, 1 Copy Job I need to update all Jobs, the change the primary Backup Storage to the Local Storage, and then add in the Secondary Target, the FAS again. I also seem to need to move the entire backup job files to the new Oct 27, 2022 · I would like to know if there is a method to move VMs from one job to another, both in the same repository, without having to copy the data again, after all, they are in the same repository (move vs copy). I can't continue with the Backup Copy Job setup. You would need to move files to a new repository and then change repository on all involved endpoints. Jan 16, 2014 · Does anyone know how to access the new Exagrid-Veeam Accelerated Data Mover share? I've setup a new share with this property and added it as a repository in Veeam. The new cloned jobs will not "expect" any backup files, and will start a new full backup chain on next run. Aug 22, 2019 · The Infrastructure backup when completed is then copied to a cloud repository (Backup Cloud Copy Job). To do this, from the Backup repository list, select the backup repository that you configured at the step 1. Sep 26, 2022 · 6. Move backup files between extents as needed. Existing data in a Backup Repository without object storage can be migrated (using Move-VBOEntityData, KB3067) to a Backup Repository with Object Storage. To move locally stored backup files to the Veeam backup repository, the Veeam Backup Administrator must perform the following steps: Browse to the folder where Veeam backup repository stores backup files. Start the Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 services. Remove extent from SOBR, it becomes simple repository 2. VBM file included to this repository and hit the rescan Jun 8, 2022 · This local folder cannot contain any other backup repo files from the old repository. Enable the tenant account: Open the Cloud Mar 30, 2016 · Among the new features we have added to Veeam Availability Suite v9, there is one we’re especially proud of: Scale-out Backup Repository. Jan 17, 2014 · It says "Move all backup files to the new backup repository first. (I can't do this because the repository where the files used to exist is no more. Read the next chapter: Ch. Can I safely move these somewhere else without hurting the backup job? Jun 12, 2020 · I have a backup repository filling up on space. 2. . The backup repository currently only holds backup copies from a single backup copy job. Note 2: When moving the VBM, do so to a Mar 16, 2024 · We have a dedicated NAS for backup purpose and it is added as primary repository in Veeam B&R, Veeam is taking backup of Virtual infrastructure into NAS and Tape jobs are also created. Indeed, I have a new repository and I want to loadbalance this 2 repository. The only way I know is to clone the job and run it to the new repository, but I have 52 jobs and many of them are chained. 5 days ago · When moving backups to another repository and targeting the job to this repository, Veeam Backup & Replication performs the following: Disables the backup job. Each job is written into a different folder. Migration within Veeam Backup & Replication. disable the backup copy job 2. Copy the 'Replicas' folder from the root of the original repository path to the root of the new repository path. However, you can manually copy all the backup files associated with one backup job to a new repository, create a new job and hit map backup in the wizard May 14, 2013 · One for the backup job, and one repository which is part of a Scale out Repository with azure object storage for offloading older files. The script will: Check if the VeeamCatalogSvc is running. This will not be possible over our wan connection (its hundreds of TB). Veeam data movers on Windows Repository), which will render old VBR server useless immediately - it will not be able to put backups there anymore due to transport components versions Aug 27, 2022 · Keep in mind, you will loose space savings from FastClone when you move/copy the backup files. I have my Azure object storage repository set up and available in VBR V12 but I can’t see a way to copy single restore points or individual VBK files to this Azure repository. Is only manual copy possible (from file system level) ? Second mine question is also about backup copy . Ensure that no Backup Job is running, then stop "Veeam Backup Proxy for Microsoft Office 365" service. Initiate rescan action on your new repository to locate all backup files. Each restore point restored to a local repository listed as its own backup chain and, as a result, the inability to copy those backups to object storage with Fast Clone awareness is exactly what I was afraid of, especially from an available upload bandwidth standpoint (rather than from a duplicated space inside the bucket). Deletes source backup files. 2 TB which it should not have been that much if the synthetic full backups were being recognized properly in a reduced Mar 7, 2025 · I saw a suggestion that Veeam Mover can move or copy the backup files from one repository to another. 0. Edit the job. Expand sections below to view more information: Jan 24, 2012 · Hi Fabian, thank you again for you reply. May 22, 2015 · How would I move backup files to an extent that already contains backup files for the job? Example. Thanks in advance! Best regards Nicolas. This way, you have a consistent backup of all necessary files (adb database and vbo365 configuration database). Move the \backups job directory to the other repository volume (same server different disk) 3. I have 3 jobs backup to Exagrid appliance with 14 restore points. Note: This also works for PerVM and SOBR based backups. - Option 1: Your service provider moves the backup files for you in his datacenter and then you can map the jobs to the new location. Mar 13, 2024 · We have a setup where Veeam 12 is configured with Azure Blob Storage for offsite backups. The new path will be applied to all repositories. Map the job to backup set selecting Target repository - SOBR and then Map backup and click 2) Went to the repository and renamed the folder to "Backup Job 3" 3) Rescanned the repository. 2 TB) moved at 860 MB/s 0:23:59" The full 1. If you can wait for Veeam Backup & Replication V12 with the migration, V12 will allow you to move the files without loosing FastClone savings. Aug 11, 2017 · Non scale-out repositories. Can I simply delete the . Standalone increments (VIBs, VRBs) cannot be imported to the backup console. different repository mean, that it is a different path (at least the hostname / repository name changed. Feb 13, 2013 · I've got multiple backup jobs that use a CIFS file share repository (\\BACKUPSAN\VEEAM). If the repository server is ready from the operating system and volume perspective, you need to perform migration steps within Veeam Backup & Replication. I need to move a bunch of GFS backups to a new Repo. Re-add repository to SOBR, it becomes extent again 4. Sep 23, 2010 · i have just setup a Hardened repository. Dec 4, 2024 · In this case, you can create a backup locally and move it to the Veeam backup repository. Dec 23, 2023 · The "Move Backup" job reported "Succeeded 29 backups (1. You can use different types of storage as the backup repository. Aug 21, 2018 · Now imagine you are a Veeam Cloud Connect provider and need to move the repository, are you going to tell your customer that they cannot backup (copy) for a day (or more) because you need to move the data? What would be the procedure to move a ‘live’ repository from within Veeam without a long downtime? Jan 17, 2022 · Hi Da Li The case was opened 30 minutes ago. i dont see the synthetic full . 15 – BitLocker support; See also Veeam Community Forumas: Moving To New Repository What is the best way to move existing backup files to a new Scale-out repository? I tried simply moving the backup files to one of the volumes in the scale-out repository and then pointing the old job to the scale-out repository, but it would not properly locate the old backup files. Sep 27, 2023 · Scale-Out Backup Repositories If you move workloads and their backups from a scale-out backup repository, the following applies: Veeam Backup & Replication moves backups only from the performance tier. 7. Question, is it possible to copy/move existing backup data to the another repository with existing backup data? If so how via FC? Nov 19, 2014 · I'd like to change the repository of a lot of backup job (more than 150). Keeping in mind the details above about folder paths and vbm placement. Enable the replication jobs that were disabled in Step 1. 3. If you target them to the same repository, you will have two backup files chains created. On Veeam B&R console you can see the job running Moving backups – Deleting Test I tried to delete moved backup files after Move job and after another backup job runs. I hope it will be useful. Mar 6, 2012 · There is a way so I can rearrange the files manually, without the need of make a new full backup? I dont have spare space to put all together manually on a new repository, and add that repository to the scale out and after that, using the "evacuate" function. Aug 22, 2019 · After you do that you can select the new repo and then map the backup job to the new location. twzva msihes ywuwau kocnh fukl xxmvnj kleoo nvn rwbfv rxrww dvtuen jqcosp ccdy vdeyo uugmy