Author: Youssef Salem
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Third and Last – Workaround for Full Machine Recovery into OCI Native VM Using Veeam
Because OCI does not currently accept ISO Boot or PXE Boot, a practical recovery path requires a combination of Veeam functionality and OCI image-creation workflow. Below is the step-by-step process for restoring an entire OCI VM from a Veeam backup. Step 1 – Export the Disk as VMDK from Veeam Veeam allows you to Export…
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Second of Three – Recovery Options for OCI Veeam Agent Backups
Veeam’s recovery versatility is one of its greatest strengths, especially when using the Veeam Agent. While OCI doesn’t currently support direct bare-metal restore from Veeam into the cloud, the available restore modes are comprehensive and cover most operational needs. Even better: you can restore OCI workloads into other virtualization platforms or clouds such as VMware,…
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First of Three, protect your OCI Native VMs using Veeam
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides a scalable platform for running enterprise workloads, but data protection remains a shared responsibility. While OCI offers snapshots, clones, and custom images, organizations often require a more flexible and centralized backup solution. This is where Veeam Backup & Replication becomes an ideal choice especially when leveraging the Veeam Agent for…
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Deploying Veeam Agents with PowerShell and Deployment Kit: Complete Automation Guide
Managing large-scale Veeam Agent deployments specially in v13. can be challenging, but PowerShell automation makes it efficient and repeatable. In this post, we’ll cover how to generate a deployment kit, create custom credentials, build containers, configure protection groups, and add computers from a CSV—all in one script. Why Use a Deployment Kit? The deployment kit…
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Veeam Software Appliance: A New Era in Backup Management
Veeam has revolutionized how customers deploy and maintain their backup infrastructure with the Veeam Software Appliance (VSA) and Veeam Infrastructure Appliances (VIA) v13, introducing an automated, streamlined approach to patching, updates, and infrastructure management that marks a significant addition to traditional Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR) v12 deployment methods. The New Patching Paradigm With VSA,…
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Deploying Veeam Oracle RMAN Plug-in from Veeam Server
Computer Discovery and Veeam Plug-in Deployment For automated Plug-in installation, we can use Protection Group, in which we organize computers with databases that we want to protect. We can use automatic computer discovery and Plug-in installation. It works the same as for installing Veeam agent. Note: I performed tests in a lab environment. Oracle DB 19c was simply installed…
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How to Add an OCI S3 Bucket as a Veeam Repository
Integrating Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Storage with Veeam Backup & Replication can enhance your data protection strategy by leveraging scalable and cost-effective object storage. Follow these steps to add an OCI S3 bucket to your Veeam repository: Prerequisites Before you begin, ensure you have: Step-by-Step Guide 1. Create an OCI S3 Bucket 2. Obtain Access…
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Harnessing the Power of Deduplication Appliances
In the ever-evolving landscape of data protection, deduplication appliances have emerged as powerful tools for optimizing storage and enhancing backup and recovery processes, with a historical shift from Tapes towards backup to Disk, capacity savings were key in the days of larger data size and much smaller disk sizes. This blog post delves into the…
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Learn more with Hands-On Labs a Test-Drive for any technology
In today’s fast-paced technological landscape, staying ahead of the curve requires more than just theoretical knowledge. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or a tech enthusiast, hands-on labs offer an invaluable opportunity to dive deep into new technologies and gain practical experience. Here’s why hands-on labs are the ultimate test-drive for any technology. 1. Bridging…
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Best Practices when upgrading your Veeam Data Platform
This step-by-step guide will provide you the key information that you need to consider when upgrading your Veeam Data Platform Installations. Upgrade Sequence The upgrade in the following specific order: (depending on the products Identify the Upgrade Path KB2053: Veeam Backup & Replication Upgrade Paths It is essential to upgrade your current installation through a…