Veeam move repository to another server Best, Fabian 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. Backups are copied to capacity. Sep 12, 2023 · What I then did, was too remove the data mover service and its related files (Veeam KB 4298) from the linux repository server. Mount the ISCSI LUN on the new server 4. Remove the repository 3. Stop VBO365 Service on the existing server 3. Move the \backups job directory to the other repository volume (same server different disk) 3. That user guide mentions, "Alternatively, you can change the repository in the job settings. Specifies a backup proxy server. Before you migrate the configuration database of Veeam Backup & Replication to another backup server, consider the following limitations and considerations: See full list on community. Mar 31, 2009 · If you need to move Veeam backup server to another machine/VM, you should be using the following procedure: 1. Overview of current setup:All in one VBR server (physical) Currently on v11 Local storage (ReFS volume) SOBR using Wasabi S3 for the capacity extent. 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. Then I registered the linux server anew on the the target vbr server, which reinstalled the data mover server, and the hardened repository was available again on the new server. Feb 16, 2024 · On the Backup Repository tab, select the repository to which primary backup data was copied. Accepts the VBORepository object. Is there any way for me? We are trying to consolidate 2 Veeam B&R servers into one. False. Dec 13, 2018 · Veeam Community discussions and solutions for: Move proxy and repository servers to new hosts of Veeam Backup & Replication Jun 29, 2021 · 1. Sep 23, 2024 · After you migrate the Veeam Backup & Replication configuration database to another server, Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager still sees the Veeam Backup & Replication server. To move backups to another repository and target a job to Apr 5, 2011 · From reading this thread, maybe I am a little confused herebut I need to move my jobs from an existing Veeam server to another existing Veeam server (VM) which already has a DB/jobs and have the jobs I am migrating pick up the incremental chain where they left off, as well as not mess with the existing jobs on the physical Veeam server Aug 11, 2017 · 2. Stop all the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 services on the original server, before moving any data. Before you migrate the configuration database of Veeam Backup & Replication to another backup server, consider the following limitations and considerations: Apr 15, 2025 · Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to move all backups of a backup job to another repository or to move specific workloads and their backups to another job. [For Microsoft Hyper-V] Use the Move option in Hyper-V Manager (or Failover Cluster Manager) to move tenant VM replicas to a path on the new storage volume. Hoping someone can help identify the best method available to us for migrating to new hardware. In the working area, select the necessary job. The first re-scan of the destination repository gave me errors that the backup directory couldn't be sync'd. For information on the move operation, how it works and its limitations, see Backup Move. I'd like to re-create the SoBR from the second VBR server in the primary so we can decomission the second one. Please review Limitations for Scale-Out Backup Repositories. On my new backup server i will be having single backup repository as E drive (DAS, REFS,26TB ) May 14, 2013 · And another question: When SO is offload to object storage, will the NAS locally with the performance extent direct copy over Internet, or does it first redirect the traffic to the veeamserver in Azure, and then from the veeam server in azure to the object storage? Feb 28, 2025 · Move tenant data from the initial location to the new location: [For VMware vSphere] Use Storage vMotion to move tenant VM replicas to the new datastore. Sep 21, 2022 · To move your datas to another repo you could: 1. The migration procedure documented in this article utilizes pgAdmin, a third-party management tool for PostgreSQL. They both have a scale-out backup repository with azure blob for a capacity tier. After the successful move, Veeam Oct 1, 2024 · The cmdlet will create and start a change owner session for this backup repository or object storage repository. The cmdlet will move a backup repository or an object storage repository to this Jul 13, 2015 · If you want to move the whole chain to remote site, then you need to copy the whole backup chain (whether manually or using File Copy Job) to repo "B" and map your BCJ to that new chain. To move backups to another repository and target a job to Jul 27, 2023 · Veeam does not support moving data between object storage buckets. Yes, I'm aware you can add multiple Tape Libraries to the same Media Pool as Active or Passive. To get this object, run the Get-VBORepository cmdlet. Oct 19, 2023 · The new Veeam server should have all jobs and backup data (restore points) from “old” Veeam server and run on new repository/storage as well What will be the best way on migrating all, from old to new server - and from old repo to new repo, with out loosing vital backup data and history Feb 2, 2012 · Hi, I have configured Backup Jobs on 2 TB Repository and I would like to move some of the VMs to different Repository on the same Server by retaining the existing Backup Jobs to continue writing Full/Incremental to the new Repository. The new server needs to have a different name then the original server. ; 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: Jul 21, 2023 · 1. I'm going to replace the 2 physical servers with a single physical server which will have a new repository and will retain the SuperLoader. In the Add Backup Repository window, click Direct attached storage > Microsoft Windows. I want to move backup data to the Repository server in the DR site in order to free up the Repository server capacity of the main site. I do not want to have to keep the old Veeam server available indefinitely simply to access job history. re-scanned both repositories. Veeam has guides for: For the scenario where data needs to be moved from one object storage provider to another Veeam support will suggest performing a new full backup to the new repository. 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 Jan 21, 2013 · The obvious one is job history, which is important to me. Start the Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Sep 20, 2021 · Yes, you can't use Move-VBOEntityData to migrate between object storages. Apr 17, 2024 · The configuration process for backup repositories in the Veeam Cloud Connect infrastructure does not differ from the same process in the regular Veeam backup infrastructure. It can write backups at almost full 10GB/s speeds. 3 run jobs, one setup as a proxy for one of the other servers. Was successful. Aug 17, 2020 · 2. With this configuration, you can create a primary backup to object storage of your choice and configure a backup copy job pointed to an archive-tier repository. My plan is to install the Veeam on new server, then on the old server where old veeam is add new repository and using Move Backup option transfer backups to new repo. Jun 15, 2017 · Hi Dima, Thanks for your reply. I am getting at most 100MB/sec. Nov 14, 2024 · Prepare pgAdmin. However, you may need to reactivate encryption keys. Does someone of you have an idea how I can do this? My idea was the following: 1. Limitations and Considerations. Feb 8, 2013 · Alternate Method to Change the Repository a Job Uses. To learn more, see the following sections in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide: Adding Microsoft Windows Repository; Adding Scale-Out Backup Repository Sep 11, 2019 · Hi Foggy, Thanks for your reply ! In my old backup server i have three backup repositories with E,F and G drives. To move a backup to another repository, do the following: Open the Home view. But the issue with this (at least the way I understand it), is that it causes To-Tape traffic to go over the network between Tape Servers that are also Repository Servers. If you only need to move the repository to a new proxy server, follow this steps: Nov 2, 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. However, you can add the original proxy server to a proxy pool, which will also change the configuration of the object storage repository from a single proxy to the newly created proxy pool. Move/backup Veeam SQL configurations database using native SQL server management tools to the new server. If migrating to new server, add the same organization on the new VB365 server (Re)create Backup Repository pointing to new location. Deletes source backup files. Install the same or newer version of the Microsoft Windows OS on the new server. Jul 1, 2021 · 4- Restore the Files from Tape to another area on VBO365 Server (J:\BACKUPSFROMTAPE) 5- Start the VBO services 6- Open the console, edit the Backup Job, pointing to the new area that i copied the files (J:\BACKUPSFROMTAPE) 7- As soon as I point the Backup Job to another Repository, it shows a message that maybe there will be a Full Backup. Sep 10, 2024 · Hi Rene Currently, it is not possible to change the assigned proxy or proxy pool on an existing repository. on the new Server, add the same Organization as on the old Server 6. That would be it? Would immutable backups just continue to work? Nov 21, 2023 · Assigning Backup Repository Role to Added Server. e. The original failed server must be powered off and the repository must be permanently disconnected, even if it is powered on in the future. Apr 27, 2016 · 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. Enable the tenant/job. In this scenario, the backup job is targeted at a Veeam backup repository and you want to replace the initial repository with another Veeam backup repository. Named. There are two scenarios of moving tenant data: Scenario 1: replacing the Jul 3, 2024 · 1. Be careful with the interval - if you have, say, daily backup then BCJ with weekly interval will produce a set of restore points with a week-sized gap between Jul 10, 2024 · We just got a new Data Domain to replace and older model. May 7, 2018 · Migrate Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 Server without an Object Storage Repository. com Apr 24, 2025 · How Moving to Another Repository Works. veeam. In my case was from S3 to S3 repos… in S3 repo you can’t choose per-vm backup options… so this means if you want to move from a file or block repository to an ObjStorage. Sep 26, 2022 · Please see the system requirements for Repository Server in the Veeam Help Center. Remove the backup repo from the SOBR 2. It will pick up the settings from the repository. For more information about the Backup Move feature, please review Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide - Backup Move. g Robocopy) to get non-VM data across onto a secret NAS, and using Veeam Cloud solutions to protect VMs (with the benefits of Insider Protection and Immutable Storage). In the inventory pane, select the Backups node. Targets the backup job to the new location. Read the next chapter: Ch. Copy the backup repository data to the backup repository location on the new repository location (using robocopy for example). Sep 23, 2024 · As a result, you will have a new Veeam Backup & Replication server with all settings, jobs and backup infrastructure elements from the old server. If not, then you should copy existing backup files to the new repository, hit a rescan button on the repository server to populate backup console with these backups and then map your weekly jobs to these files. Note: While we have tested the following method up to Veeam Backup & Replication allows you to move all backups of a backup job to another repository or to move specific workloads and their backups to another job. Maybe this helps others too. I did the re-scan on the source repository first then the target. Feb 9, 2017 · Legacy Migration Methods - Limitations and Consideration. I am trying to consolidate all jobs to server#1, then change a second server to a proxy and then get rid of server#4. Install Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 on the new server. 3. If you're using the same repository, then just map your new job to existing backup files chain. Jul 24, 2017 · My Veeam environment includes a VM running the Backup Server v10 with a repository, a physical server with a repository, and a physical server with a Quantum SuperLoader 3 tape library. In the working area, select the necessary backup job or backup policy. . Add the Backup repository to Veeam 5. Sep 28, 2023 · Remove Backup Repository from your VB365. 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. And I wish I could keep my backup chain. Copies backup files to a new location. Feb 11, 2020 · On the Veeam Cloud Connect Server, in the Veeam Backup and Replication Console, under Backup infrastructure-> Scale-out Repositories, right-click on the affected SOBR and select Rescan. Nov 19, 2020 · Note that if new VBR server will be of different version(say old is 9. However, this will cause a loss of retention if the old bucket is not retained. 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. Copy/Move the files to the new location. Is there a way to migrate job history? What else do you lose by moving to a ne server using configuration backup and new a move of the SQL DB? Apr 21, 2014 · Hi Marty, Yes, that's possible. 0) to migrate all backups FastClone aware from the old machine to the new machine. 4. Copy all the Repository Data with robocopy to the new Server 4. Right Dec 4, 2023 · Moving Backup to Another Repository. Sep 27, 2016 · This article documents the procedure for moving replica metadata between repositories. Some VMs in the job are moving data at 5MB/sec. ) Migrate the backup server and configuration only to the new server. Nov 8, 2023 · My new server (virtual) will be a Windows 2016 and I want to migrate my Veeam B&R install the proper way in order to avoid loosing any “block change tracking” or things like that and have my backups and replications running the same as before on the new server because I have around 25 TB of data to backup and replicate and if Veeam needs to Oct 5, 2023 · Morning all. With the new repository selected, click the Map button and map the job to the copied backup data. Status of the failed source server. After the successful move, Veeam Aug 21, 2024 · mFor moving to object storage repositories] You can move only per-machine backups with separate metadata files. 1 job Jul 26, 2018 · In case we can't get hold of another StoreOnce for the "secret" side, I'm thinking of using other "pull" methods (e. True. " Which is what is described here: Disable the backup job(s) planned to be moved. Sep 13, 2017 · Veeam Community discussions and solutions for: Move repository to new server of Veeam Backup & Replication Can this san disk be moved to another server? Jul 15, 2021 · Now I want to move that repo to a new server by preserving all the backups and chains. Limitations and Considerations of the Move-VBOEntityData cmdlet: As data is moved, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 removes items from the source repository and replaces them with whitespace. Proxy. Start the Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Apr 17, 2024 · The SP may need to move tenant data to another cloud repository, for example, if the initial cloud repository is running out of space. This scenario can be helpful if you want to move backed up data to a repository that has more storage capacity. 3. 15 – BitLocker support; See also Veeam Community Forumas: Moving To New Repository Apr 24, 2025 · How Moving to Another Repository Works. To move backups to another repository and target a job to this repository, do the following: Open the Home view. Stop all the Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 services before moving any data. Disable all backup jobs related to the repository you want to move. Dec 16, 2019 · The Move-VBOEntityData PowerShell cmdlet is used to move backup data from one repository to another repository. 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. Note: Depending on the size of the repository and the number of restore points it contains, the rescan may take some time. Alternatively, click Move Backup on the ribbon. 2. When moving backups to another repository and targeting the job to this repository, Veeam Backup & Replication performs the following: Disables the backup job. While moving the replica metadata is not required when changing which repository a replication job uses, moving the metadata will eliminate the need for a lengthy "calculating disk digest" task after the repository change. I ran the scan again and got no errors. Feb 12, 2021 · For moving the entire backup server, please use chapter "Migrate Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 Server without an Object Storage Repository". This would allow Server#1 on esxi Host1, Server#2 (proxy) on esxi Host2, and Server#3 (proxy) on esxi Host3. Note: While we have tested the following method up to Jul 27, 2023 · Veeam does not support moving data between object storage buckets. (Re)create the backup jobs pointing to the new repository. Right-click the job or the policy and select Move backup. To assign the role of the backup repository: In the inventory pane, right-click the Backup Repositories node and select Add Backup Repository to launch the New Backup Repository wizard. on the new Server, "register" the copied repository Data as new repositories (Backup Repositories -> Add backup repository -> point it to the copied data) 5. ) Then use our backup move feature (since v12. Then disconnect old veeam from the network, and on the new veeam apply the old configuration. Jun 8, 2022 · Then you create another repository extended to object storage (this time, select Azure Archive or AWS Glacier) - it will be used as a secondary repository for your backup copies. Add the repository to the SOBR 6 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. Dec 4, 2024 · Replacing Initial Veeam Backup Repository with Another Veeam Backup Repository. Moving Backups to Another Repository. Copy SqlLockInfo registry key to the new Veeam backup server, as it is described in this topic: Oct 24, 2019 · I searching the 'How to move origin backup data to another repository server' I currently have a Repository server on both Main and DR site. 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 Apr 15, 2025 · Moving Backups to Another Repository. You'd have to re-import those backups via the console again, so Mar 3, 2014 · 4 Veeam B&R servers setup independently all as VM's. 5, new is 10), upon adding old Repository servers some components might get updated(f. ; When managing the PostgreSQL instance included with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, it is recommend to deploy pgAdmin using the PostgreSQL installer from the Redistr folder on the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 installer ISO. ) Then add the old backup server as a repository server and map all jobs to the backup files on the old server 3. I would try to clone the Blob Container (with Microsoft or Third Party Tools), add it to the VBO Server and change the backup job to use the new Blob Container. If the Archive Repository is in use and was copied, on the Archive Repository tab, use the drop-down box to select the new Archive Repository. avonznss cgcyc kqgzg jpi zpbrtx odbvctu wgvste qtwurr rlcrib ahgb moenwkz ievcdg daan kyrw ythwars