Category: Hyper-V

Migrate Physical Machine to Microsoft Failover Cluster

Let’s walk through the steps to perform a Physical to Virtual machine (P2V) conversion using Veeam Backup and Replication (VBR) to migrate a physical server to a Cluster virtual machine.

Fix VBR 12.1.1 Backup Configuration Warning Failed to connect to Red Hat Virtualization plug-in…

This is a very interesting warning. I migrated many VBR servers, and it’s the first time I’ve encountered this warning.
The detailed warning message is below:
Warning Failed to connect to Red Hat Virtualization plug-in: Failed to login to platform service: The remote certificate is invalid according to the validation procedure.

How to use QNAP as Object Storage for Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1 with Immutability Backup

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QNAP QuObjects application is free and certificated for objects with immutability, which means you can use it as object storage within Veeam for a backup repository that supports their immutability feature.

Fix Sending e-mail report issue after upgrade to Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1

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The email notifications are not working after upgrading from v11 to v12 (v12.1), including sending the test email.
There are warnings on the backup jobs: ” Sending e-mail report Details: The remote certificate is invalid according to the validation procedure. “

How to Cutover the Client Access namespace to Exchange 2019

To transition the client access namespace to Exchange Server 2019, change the DNS record for the client access namespace to the Exchange Server 2019 environment.

How to Install Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager 12.1

Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager is a centralized management and reporting tool designed by Veeam Software for overseeing Veeam Backup & Replication deployments. It allows administrators to control and monitor their backup infrastructure through a web-based interface, making it easier to manage large-scale environments.

How to Install Veeam Backup and Replication Console 12.1

When you install Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1, the Veeam Backup & Replication console 12.1 is automatically installed on the backup server. If you want to remotely access Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1, install the Veeam Backup & Replication console 12.1 on a dedicated machine.

How to Install Veeam Backup and Replication 12.1

When you install Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1, the Veeam Backup & Replication console is automatically installed on the backup server. If you want to access Veeam Backup & Replication remotely, you can install the Veeam Backup & Replication console on a dedicated machine.

How to Install Hyper-V integration services in the ubuntu Linux VM

Today, I will show you how to install Hyper-V integration services in the Ubuntu Linux VM of Hyper-V. If the Hyper-V integration services are not installed, you cannot restore any data from Veeam Backup.

Veeam VBR 12.1 CVE-2023-36558 and CVE-2023-36049 Vulnerabilities

Today, I noticed two fresh vulnerabilities on the VBR12.1 Manager and console servers. Certain .net core requirements are installed when the product is installed. Unfortunately, The .net isn’t patched automatically through Windows updates.

Fix Windows Server 2022 (2019) Recovery partition to prevent C drive extend volume issues

When you try to extend the C drive from the Disk Manager tool but the Extend volume greys out, that’s because the recovery partition prevents the C drive from extending the volume.

How to Upgrade Veeam Backup and Replication with Hardened Repository to v12.1

Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1 is the newer build of version 12, and the major new features and enhancements were added in Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1. e.g. Detect and identify cyber threats, Respond and recover faster from malware, Ensure security and compliance, Veeam App for ServiceNow, Backup of object storage, Veeam CDP enhancements, Veeam AI Assistant, etc.

Restore VM Files at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

You can restore VM files (XML, VMCX, VMRS, VMGS, VHD, VHDX) if they become corrupted. This option is an excellent alternative to restoring the entire VM. You can only restore a single VM file.

How to configure the Client Access Namespaces for Exchange 2019 Server

Configuring the client access namespaces ensures clients can connect to Exchange Server 2019 using the correct URLs for each service. They help to ensure a smooth user experience and avoid issues such as certificate errors and connection failures.

Secure Restore the Entire VM to the New Location at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

Existing jobs do not need to be updated that process the original/recovered VMs if you restore them to the same host and choose to preserve VM UUIDs. If you configure restore differently and want to process the recovered VMs, you must edit existing jobs or create new ones.

How to Configure the Autodiscover Services Connection Point (SCP) for Exchange 2019 Server

The Autodiscover service connection point (SCP) provides information to domain-joined Outlook clients on connecting to the Autodiscover service for automatic client configuration.

How to restore the Entire VM to the Original Location with Secure Restore at Veeam Backup and Replication v12

If the original VM fails, you can use Veeam Backup & Replication to restore an entire VM from a backup file to the most recent state or a previous point.

How to Install SSL Certificate for Exchange Server 2019

We can reuse the existing SSL certificate for the new Exchange 2019 server. 1. Login to the Exchange 2016 Server. 2. Open Exchange Management Shell as an administrator. 3. Run… Read more »