Veeam

Veeam Backup and Fast SCP Error

You get an error after attempting to backup a vm, which is similar to the following…

opening `/vmfs/volumes/48ef3738-77af8bc0-d6aa-0022190bdb5f/vm_name/vm_name.vmdk’: Permission denied

The issue is that the “Service Console Agent Mode” is being used, and there is a permission problem preventing a proper backup.

The work-around is as follows… Uncheck “Use Service Console Connection” check box on the page where you specified credentials, this will make Veeam fall back to agentless mode and use SOAP Credentials.

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Veeam 3.0 for VMware Infrastructure

Veeam Backup 3.0 has just recently been released. Below are some of the main features and benefits.

• Backup and replication combined
• Support for ESXi and ESXi free
• File-level recovery in seconds
• Database-consistent backup
• Reduced storage costs with data de-duplication
• Faster backup and restore with synthetic backup
• Replica rollback
• Integration with VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB)

I installed the demo version, which can be aquired from here, all you have to do is put some information in including you email and they will send you a demo license. I was able to backup a 16GB VM and do a file level restore in under 30 mins. The scheduling is a breeze, the interface is clean, and the performance is amazing. I highly recommend this product.

HP has recently partnered with them. Check it out here. EPIC information Solutions also became partners with Veeam for the purpose of reselling and support.

For more information on Veeam Backup go to their homepage and check it out.

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