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 often work with clients who have experienced issues with their backup jobs after deleting SharePoint sites. In this blog post, I will provide a step-by-step guide on how to fix Veeam Data Cloud Microsoft 365 (VDC:M365) backup warnings for deleted SharePoint sites.

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 those that are protecting your SharePoint and Microsoft Teams environments.

Step 2: Find the Backup Job for the Deleted Site

Once you are in the Backup Jobs section, find the backup job that is associated with the deleted SharePoint site. In my scenario, I had a single job called “Shared objects backup.”

Step 3: Manage the Backup Job

Select your backup job and choose “Manage Backup” from the top of the screen. This will take you to the job configuration screen, where you can manage various aspects of your backup job.

Step 4: Remove Backup Items for Deleted Sites

At the top of the job configuration screen, you’ll see two sections: “M365 Users and Groups” and “SharePoint Sites and Teams.” Click on the “SharePoint Sites and Teams” tab. This will display a list of all SharePoint sites and teams that are being protected by your backup job.

Check the items you want to remove, and then click “Delete” to remove them from your backup job. You will be asked to confirm that you want to delete these items before they are removed from your job.

Step 5: Navigate to SharePoint Backups

After removing the backup items for the deleted sites, navigate to the SharePoint section under the “Backups” tab of the VDC:M365 website. This is where you can view and restore previous backups of your SharePoint environments.

Use the date and time picker from the top of the screen to navigate to an older point in time that will still contain your old site’s data. You can then restore the data as normal.

Step 6: Purge Deleted Sites from Backup Jobs

If you have accumulated a lot of test sites and want to purge them from your backup jobs, you can do so by following these steps:

1. Go to the Backup Jobs section within VDC:M365.

2. Select your job.

3. The bottom half of the screen will show your backup session history.

4. Look for the sites that have been deleted and want to remove from your backup job.

5. Click “Delete” to remove these sites from your job.

Step 7: Verify Backup Jobs

After removing the deleted sites from your backup jobs, verify that the warnings have been resolved. To do this, go back to the Backup Jobs section and check that the warning messages have disappeared.

Conclusion

In conclusion, fixing Veeam Data Cloud Microsoft 365 backup warnings for deleted SharePoint sites is a straightforward process that can be completed in a few simple steps. By following the guide outlined above, you can remove the backup items for the deleted sites, purge them from your backup jobs, and verify that the warnings have been resolved. This will ensure that your backups are running smoothly and without any warning messages.