Prerequisites

With version 13 of VBR, the Linux operating system is used for the Veeam Backup & Replication server. Veeam Backup & Replication is designed for use in virtual environments of varying sizes and complexity. The architecture supports data protection both on-site and off-site. Operations at remote and geographically dispersed sites are therefore also supported. Various deployment scenarios can be implemented to meet these needs.

Backup Server (Veeam Software Appliance).The Veeam Software Appliance requires x86-64 processor with a minimum of 8 cores (recommended). A minimum of 16 GB of RAM plus 500 MB for each concurrent job. With the Veeam Software Applicance, the VM must have two disk.

• Disk 1 with 240 GB minimum. This disk host Veeam JetOS, Veeam Backup & Replication software, configuration database and instant recovery cache
• Disk 2 with 240 GB minimum. This disk host guest file system catalogs and backups

Recommended sizing. For small environments (up to a few hundred workloads), 480 GB SSD is recommened. If you have medium-sized environments (up to a few thousand workloads), 960 GB SSD is recommmended. Multi-TB SSD for large environments. The ISO file or OVA can be used.

CreateVM

I choose to use ISO file and my Hyper-V server. It’s possible to download OVA file for vmWARE infrastructure. From the Hyper-V console, click New then Virtual Machine.

Check Generation 2 then click on Next. Generation 1 not work with Veeam Software Applicance, UEFI is required.

Configure the amount of RAM. A minimum of 16 GB of RAM is required. This amount will need to be adjusted depending on the number of jobs and server usage.

Set the disk size to 240 GB and then click Next. The second disk will be added later. Remember that both disks are required to proceed with the installation. The size of the second disk must be sufficient to accommodate the amount of data being backed up.

With the Browse button, select the ISO file then click on Next.

Modify the VM Settings

The VM is now created. On the settings of the VM, select Security then uncheck Enable Secure Boot. Select SCSI Controller and create a second disk. This disk must have 250 GB minimum.

Install Veeam Backup & Replication v13

Start the VM. Select Veeam Backup & Replication and press the Enter key. This option permit to install only Veeam Backup & Replication. Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager must be installed in other VM.

Select Install for a new installation. In the case of a reinstallation, it is necessary to select the ReInstall option.

A new windows appear, click on Yes to continue the installation.

Go to Accept and press Enter key to accept the terms of the license agreement.

On the field Hostname enter the server name and valid the name with the Next button.

Configure the network interface. By default Ethernet card is configured for use DHCP.

Configure the NTP Server. In the case of a virtual system, it is necessary to uncheck synchronization with the host in order to avoid clock problems. This step is very important and the server must be up to date in terms of time. This is to avoid authentication problems but also to ensure that backups are launched at the right time.

Enter the password for the veeamadmin administrator account. The password must be at least 15 characters long and be considered complex (numbers, lowercase letters, uppercase letters, and special characters).

MFA must be configured. You can use Microsoft Authenticator for that. Fo to Show QR-code and press enter key. With Microsoft Authenticator flash QR code and enter a one-time password on the field.

Enter the password for the veeamso account. If there is no Security Officer, check Skip setting up Security Officer.

Installation of Veeam v13 is now finished. Go to Finish and press Enter key.

The link to access at the Veeam console appear. It’s possible from the Linux VM to configure ethernet card, access to the shell, enable SSH, …