Before you install Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, make sure that the target computer meets the system requirements and all required ports are open.
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Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 3.0
User Guide
User Guide
- Overview
- Solution Architecture
- Standalone and Managed Operation Modes
- Data Backup
- Backup Types
- How Backup Works
- Backup Job
- Ad-Hoc Backup
- Backup Chain
- Types of Backup Files
- Backup Retention Policy
- Retention Policy in Free and Workstation Editions
- Retention Policy in Server Edition
- Retention Policy for Outdated Backups
- Active Full Backup
- Synthetic Full Backup
- Health Check for Backup Files
- Compact of Full Backup File
- Changed Block Tracking
- Data Compression
- Guest Processing
- Application-Aware Processing
- Pre-Freeze and Post-Thaw Scripts
- Transaction Log Truncation
- Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Logs Backup
- Database Log Backup Job
- How Microsoft SQL Server Log Backup Works
- How Oracle Archived Log Backup Works
- Retention for Database Log Backups
- File System Indexing
- Data Encryption
- Encryption Algorithms
- Backup Job Encryption
- Encryption Best Practices
- Backup Cache
- Backup to Rotated Drives
- Backup of External Drives
- Data Restore
- Veeam Recovery Media
- BitLocker Encrypted Volumes Support
- Microsoft OneDrive Support
- Integration with Veeam Backup & Replication
- Requirements
- Licensing
- Product Editions
- License Agreements
- Installing License
- Upgrading License
- Selecting Product Edition
- Revoking License
- Installation and Configuration
- Before You Begin
- Installing Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
- Installing Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows in Unattended Mode
- Using Sysprep and Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
- Upgrading Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
- Uninstalling Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows
- What You Do Next
- Getting Started
- Performing Backup
- Creating Veeam Recovery Media
- Before You Begin
- Step 1. Launch Create Recovery Media Wizard
- Step 2. Specify Recovery Media Options
- Step 3. Specify Path to ISO
- Step 4. Review Recovery Image Settings
- What You Do Next
- Auto-Configuring Scheduled Backup Jobs
- Configuring Backup Job
- Before You Begin
- Step 1. Launch New Backup Job Wizard
- Step 2. Specify Job Name and Description
- Step 3. Select Backup Mode
- Step 4. Specify Backup Scope Settings
- Step 5. Select Backup Destination
- Step 6. Specify Backup Storage Settings
- Local Storage Settings
- Shared Folder Settings
- Veeam Backup Repository Settings
- Veeam Cloud Connect Repository Settings
- Microsoft OneDrive Settings
- Step 7. Specify Advanced Backup Settings
- Step 8. Specify Backup Cache Settings
- Step 9. Specify Guest Processing Settings
- Application-Aware Processing
- Microsoft SQL Server Transaction Log Settings
- Oracle Archived Log Settings
- Microsoft SharePoint Account Settings
- Pre-Freeze and Post-Thaw Scripts
- File Indexing
- Step 10. Specify Backup Schedule
- Step 11. Review Backup Job Settings
- What You Do Next
- Managing Backup Job
- Controlling Backup Post-Job Action
- Performing Ad-Hoc Backups
- Creating Incremental Backups
- Creating Active Full Backups
- Creating Standalone Full Backups
- Performing Backup to Another Location
- Performing Backup with Command Line Interface
- Deleting Backups
- Managing Backup Cache
- Performing Restore
- Restoring from Veeam Recovery Media
- Before You Begin
- Step 1. Boot from Veeam Recovery Media
- Step 2. Select Network Adapter or Wireless Network
- Step 3. Launch Veeam Recovery Media Wizard
- Step 4. Specify Backup File Location
- Step 5. Select Remote Storage Type
- Step 6. Specify Remote Storage Settings
- Step 7. Select Backup
- Step 8. Select Restore Point
- Step 9. Select Data Restore Mode
- Step 10. Map Restored Disks
- Step 11. Resize Restored Volumes
- Step 12. Start Restore Process
- Using Veeam Agent and Microsoft Windows Tools
- Using Microsoft Windows Recovery Environment
- Restoring Volumes
- Before You Begin
- Step 1. Launch Volume Level Restore Wizard
- Step 2. Specify Backup File Location
- Step 3. Select Remote Storage Type
- Step 4. Specify Remote Storage Settings
- Step 5. Select Backup
- Step 6. Select Restore Point
- Step 7. Map Restored Disks
- Step 8. Resize Restored Volumes
- Step 9. Complete Restore Process
- Restoring Files and Folders
- Before You Begin
- Step 1. Launch File Level Restore Wizard
- Step 2. Specify Backup File Location
- Step 3. Select Remote Storage Type
- Step 4. Specify Remote Storage Settings
- Step 5. Select Backup
- Step 6. Select Restore Point
- Step 7. Complete Restore Process
- Step 8. Save Restored Files
- Restoring Data from Encrypted Backups
- Reporting
- Viewing Statistics in Control Panel
- Viewing Statistics for Separate Restore Points
- Viewing Information About Job Retries
- Viewing Status of Restore Points in Backup Cache
- Monitoring Backup State with Tray Agent
- Monitoring Backup Process in Taskbar Button
- Viewing and Dismissing Veeam Agent Events
- Viewing Events with Windows Notification Center
- Viewing Job Session Results in Email Reports
- Specifying Settings
- Throttling Backup Activities
- Restricting Network Connections Usage
- Limiting Bandwidth Consumption
- Disabling Backup over Metered Connections
- Disabling Backup over VPN Connections
- Selecting Wireless Networks for Backup
- Managing Rotated Drives
- Disabling Control Panel Notifications
- Enabling Email Notifications
- Checking for New Product Versions and Updates
- Managing Veeam CBT Driver
- Installing Veeam CBT Driver
- Removing Veeam CBT Driver
- Removing CBT Driver with Veeam Recovery Media
- Resetting CBT
- Getting Support
- Using with Veeam Backup & Replication
- Setting Up User Permissions on Backup Repositories
- Managing License
- Managing Instance Consumption by Veeam Agents
- Assigning License to Veeam Agent
- Viewing Licensed Veeam Agents and Revoking License
- Performing Data Protection Tasks
- Backing Up to Backup Repositories
- Backing Up to Cloud Repositories
- Performing Backup Copy for Veeam Agent Backups
- Archiving Veeam Agent Backups to Tape
- Performing Restore Tasks
- Restoring Veeam Agent Backup to Hyper-V VM
- Restoring Volumes
- Restoring Files and Folders
- Restoring Application Items
- Exporting Disks
- Step 1. Launch Export Disk Wizard
- Step 2. Select Backup
- Step 3. Select Restore Point
- Step 4. Select Disks
- Step 5. Select Destination and Disk Format
- Step 6. Specify Secure Restore Settings
- Step 7. Specify Restore Reason
- Step 8. Complete Restore Process
- Restoring to Amazon EC2
- Restoring to Microsoft Azure
- Exporting Restore Point to Full Backup File
- Performing Administration Tasks
- Automating Veeam Agent for Windows Operations
- How-To
- Protect Windows Computer
- Perform Bare-Metal Recovery
- Restore Computer Volume
- Restore Files from Backup
- Perform Backup to Cloud Repository
- Back Up Microsoft SQL Server
- Appendix A. Veeam Agent Events
- Revision History
