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Veeam Agent for Linux
lets you create the following backup types:
Volume-level backup
File-level backup
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| Updated on 11/7/2017
Overview
Solution Architecture
Data Backup
Backup Types
Volume-Level Backup
File-Level Backup
How Backup Works
Backup Job
Backup Job Scripts
File System Indexing
Backup Repository
Backup Chain
Types of Backup Files
Backup Retention Policy
Data Restore
Volume-Level Restore
File-Level Restore
Veeam Recovery Media
Drivers in Veeam Recovery Media
Integration with Veeam Backup & Replication
Requirements
System Requirements
Used Ports
Installation and Configuration
Before You Begin
Installing Veeam Agent for Linux
RPM Packages
Debian Packages
Upgrading Veeam Agent for Linux
Granting Permissions to Users
Uninstalling Veeam Agent for Linux
Getting Started
Getting to Know User Interface
Veeam Agent for Linux Control Panel
Command Line Interface
Viewing Help
Veeam Agent for Linux Licensing
Product Functionality Modes
Installing License
Removing License
License Expiration
Managing License with Command Line Interface
Installing License
Viewing License Information
Removing License
Managing License with Veeam Backup & Replication
Installing License
Assigning License to Veeam Agent
Viewing Licensed Agents and Revoking License
Performing Backup
Creating Custom Veeam Recovery Media
Creating Backup Jobs
Creating Backup Job with Backup Job Wizard
Before You Begin
Step 1. Launch Backup Job Wizard
Step 2. Specify Backup Job Name
Step 3. Select Backup Mode
Step 4. Select Volumes to Back Up
Step 5. Select Files and Directories to Back Up
Step 6. Select Backup Destination
Step 7. Specify Local Storage Settings
Step 8. Specify Shared Folder Settings
Step 9. Specify Backup Server Settings
Step 10. Select Backup Repository
Step 11. Specify Advanced Backup Settings
File Indexing Settings
Script Settings
Step 12. Specify Backup Schedule
Step 13. Review Backup Job Settings
What You Do Next
Creating Backup Job with Command Line Interface
Creating Volume-Level Backup Job
Creating File-Level Backup Job
Configuring Backup Schedule
Specifying Backup Schedule
Enabling Backup Schedule
Viewing Backup Schedule
Disabling Backup Schedule
Starting and Stopping Backup Jobs
Starting Backup Job from Control Panel
Starting Backup Job from Command Line Interface
Stopping Backup Job
Managing Backup Jobs
Viewing List of Backup Jobs
Viewing Backup Job Settings
Editing Backup Job Settings
Deleting Backup Job
Managing Backup Repositories
Creating Backup Repository
Viewing List of Backup Repositories
Editing Backup Repository
Rescanning Veeam Backup Repository
Deleting Backup Repository
Managing Veeam Backup & Replication Servers
Connecting to Veeam Backup Server
Viewing List of Veeam Backup Servers
Viewing Backup Server Details
Updating List of Veeam Backup Repositories
Deleting Connection to Veeam Backup Server
Managing Backups
Viewing Backups
Viewing Backup Details
Viewing Restore Points in Backup
Importing Backups
Deleting Backups
Performing Restore
Restoring from Veeam Recovery Media
Restoring Volumes
Before You Begin
Step 1. Boot from Veeam Recovery Media
Step 2. Configure Network Settings
Step 3. Launch Volume Restore Wizard
Step 4. Select Backup Location
Step 5. Specify Shared Folder Settings
Step 6. Select Local Drive
Step 7. Specify Backup Server Parameters
Step 8. Browse for Backup File
Step 9. Select Backup and Restore Point
Step 10. Map Restored Disks
Mapping Source Volume to Target Volume
Mapping Target Volume to Source Volume
Mapping Source Disk to Target Disk
Mapping Target Disk to Source Disk
Step 11. Complete Restore Process
Step 12. Finish Working with Veeam Recovery Media
Restoring Files and Folders
Before You Begin
Step 1. Boot from Veeam Recovery Media
Step 2. Configure Network Settings
Step 3. Launch File Level Restore Wizard
Step 4. Select Backup Location
Step 5. Specify Shared Folder Settings
Step 6. Select Local Drive
Step 7. Specify Backup Server Parameters
Step 8. Browse for Backup File
Step 9. Select Backup and Restore Point
Step 10. Save Restored Files
Working with Midnight Commander
Saving Files to Initial Location
Saving Files to New Location
Stopping Backup Mount Session
Step 11. Finish Working with Veeam Recovery Media
Restoring Volumes with Command Line Interface
Before You Begin
Restoring from Backup
Step 1. Locate Backup
Step 2. Explore Backup Content
Step 3. Start Restore Process
Step 4. Monitor Restore Process
Restoring from Restore Point
Step 1. Locate Backup
Step 2. Explore Restore Points
Step 3. Start Restore Process
Step 4. Monitor Restore Process
Restoring Files and Folders with Recovery Wizard
Before You Begin
Step 1. Launch File Level Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Backup and Restore Point
Step 3. Save Restored Files
Step 4. Stop Backup Mount Session
Restoring Files and Folders with Command Line Interface
Before You Begin
Restoring from Backup
Step 1. Locate Backup
Step 2. Explore Backup Content
Step 3. Mount Backup
Step 4. Monitor Mount Process and Result
Step 5. Save Restored Files
Step 6. Stop Backup Mount Session
Restoring from Restore Point
Step 1. Locate Backup
Step 2. Explore Restore Points
Step 3. Mount Restore Point
Step 4. Monitor Mount Process and Result
Step 5. Save Restored Files
Step 6. Stop Backup Mount Session
Exporting Backup to Virtual Disk
Exporting Backups
Exporting Restore Points
Reporting
Viewing Real-Time Job Session Statistics
Viewing Job Session Result
Viewing Session Status
Viewing Session Logs
Managing Configuration Database
Exporting Configuration Database
Importing Configuration Database
Exporting Product Logs
Exporting Logs with Control Panel
Exporting Logs with Command Line Interface
Getting Support
Using with Veeam Backup & Replication
Setting Up User Permissions on Backup Repositories
Performing Data Protection Tasks
Backing Up to Backup Repositories
Performing Backup Copy for Veeam Agent Backups
Archiving Veeam Agent Backups to Tape
Performing Restore Tasks
Restoring Files and Folders
Exporting Disks
Step 1. Launch Export Disk Wizard
Step 2. Select Restore Point
Step 3. Select Disks
Step 4. Select Destination and Disk Format
Step 5. Specify Restore Reason
Step 6. Complete Restore Process
Restoring to Microsoft Azure
Performing Administration Tasks
Importing Veeam Agent Backups
Enabling and Disabling Backup Jobs
Deleting Veeam Agent Backup Jobs
Removing Veeam Agent Backups
Viewing Veeam Agent Backup Statistics
Configuring Global Settings
Assigning Roles to Users
Revision History
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