Fixing Veeam Data Cloud Microsoft 365 Backup Warnings for Deleted SharePoint Sites
As a data protection consultant specializing in Veeam, VMware, and Microsoft products, I have come across a common issue where VDC:M365 backup jobs display warnings due to deleted SharePoint sites. In this blog post, we will explore how to fix these warnings and ensure that your backups are running smoothly.
Step 1: Navigate to Backup Jobs
To begin, navigate to the Backup Jobs section within VDC:M365. This is where you can manage all of your backup jobs, including the one(s) that are displaying warnings for deleted SharePoint sites.
Step 2: Select the Backup Job
Once you have navigated to the Backup Jobs section, select the backup job that is displaying warnings for deleted SharePoint sites. This will take you to the job configuration screen.
Step 3: Manage Backup
At the top of the job configuration screen, you will see a tab labeled “Manage Backup.” Click on this tab to access the backup settings for your job.
Step 4: Select SharePoint Sites and Teams
Within the Manage Backup tab, you will see two sections: “Add more items” and “Backup items.” The “Add more items” section allows you to add additional SharePoint or Teams sites to your backup job, while the “Backup items” section displays all of the items that are currently being backed up.
To fix the warnings for deleted SharePoint sites, we need to remove these sites from the “Backup items” section. To do this, select the “SharePoint Sites and Teams” tab within the Manage Backup section. This will display all of the SharePoint sites and Teams that are currently being backed up by your job.
Step 5: Remove Deleted Sites
Check the list of backed-up sites and teams, and identify any that have been deleted. These sites will be displayed with a warning icon next to them. To remove these sites from your backup job, select them and click the “Delete” button.
When you delete a site or team, it will be removed from your backup job and will no longer be backed up. However, this does not mean that the data for these sites is deleted. The data for these sites will still be available in your backups, but it will only be accessible if you have a valid backup copy of the data.
Step 6: Confirm Deletion
After selecting the sites or teams you want to remove, you will be asked to confirm that you want to delete them. Click “OK” to confirm the deletion.
Step 7: Review Backup Session History
To ensure that you have removed all deleted sites from your backup job, review the backup session history for your job. This can be found at the bottom of the job configuration screen. The backup session history will list all of the sites and teams that have been backed up by your job, including any that have been deleted.
By reviewing the backup session history, you can ensure that all deleted sites have been removed from your backup job and that your backups are running smoothly.
Conclusion
In conclusion, fixing Veeam Data Cloud Microsoft 365 backup warnings for deleted SharePoint sites is a straightforward process that involves removing these sites from your backup job. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can ensure that your backups are running smoothly and that all deleted sites have been removed from your job.
Remember, when deleting a site or team, it will only be removed from your backup job and not from your actual data. If you need to restore data from a deleted site or team, you can do so by navigating to the SharePoint backups section within VDC:M365 and selecting the appropriate backup date and time.