Veeam Vault: The Latest Updates and Enhancements

Welcome to the latest edition of Veeam Vault, where we dive into the latest updates and enhancements released by Veeam. In this article, we will explore the recent releases of Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 Update 4b, Veeam ONE Update 4a, and an update for Veeam Availability Console, as well as some supportability announcements.

Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 Update 4b

In July, Veeam released Update 4b for Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5, which brought several fixes to common support issues and important platform supportability milestones. This update is a cumulative update, meaning it includes all enhancements delivered as part of Update 4a. It is essential to upgrade to at least 9.0 Update 2 (build 9.0.0.1715) or later prior to installing this update. After the successful upgrade, your build number will be 9.5.4.2866.

Veeam ONE 9.5 Update 4a

In early September, Veeam released Update 4a for Veeam ONE 9.5, which included several fixes and platform supportability enhancements similar to Backup & Replication. This update is also a cumulative update, meaning it includes all enhancements delivered as part of Update 4b. For the full change log, please see this topic on the private VCSP forum.

Veeam Availability Console Update 3

Last week, Veeam released Update 3 for Veeam Availability Console v3 (build 2762), which included several important fixes and enhancements. The VeeamKB lists out all the resolved issues, but here are some of the main ones:

* A bug found in the stored procedure that generates automated monthly license usage reports for Cloud Connect Replication VMs, which displayed an unexpected number of replicated VMs and licensed instances.

* The correct information is returned if VCSPs use the PowerShell command Get-VBRCloudTenant -Name “TenantName”.

To fix this issue, VCSPs offering Cloud Connect Replication servers can visit the VeeamKB, download an SQL script, and apply it to the MSSQL server as instructed. There will also be an automated patch released, and the fix will be baked into future updates for Backup & Replication.

Platform Supportability Announcements

In addition to the recent releases, Veeam has made several platform supportability announcements at VMworld 2019. One of the most important ones is the availability of a patch that allows restores into NSX-T for VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs environments. This means that NSX-T is now supported on all vSphere environments, and the patch will be baked into the next major release of Backup & Replication.

Moreover, the Dell EMC SC storage plug-in is now available for VCSPs who leverage SCs in their Service Provider platforms. This plug-in allows for offloading data transfer of backup and replication jobs to the storage layer, introducing a performance advantage. Backups from storage array snapshots provide a fast and efficient way to allow the Veeam backup proxy to move data to a Veeam backup repository.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Veeam has released several updates and enhancements for its flagship products, including Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5 Update 4b, Veeam ONE Update 4a, and an update for Veeam Availability Console. These releases include important fixes, platform supportability enhancements, and new features that improve the overall backup and replication experience for VCSPs and their customers. It is essential to keep up with these updates to ensure the best possible support and performance for your virtualization environment.