Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 5.0
User Guide

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Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 5.0
User Guide

Overview

Solution Architecture
Standalone and Managed Operation Modes
Data Backup

Backup Types

Volume-Level Backup
File-Level Backup
System State Data Backup
Personal Data Backup

How Backup Works
Backup Job
Backup Job Schedule

Scheduling Options in Free and Workstation Editions

Missed Backup Schedule
Backup on Specific Events
Automatic Job Retries

Scheduling Options in Server Edition

Automatic Startup Schedule
Job Retry
Backup Window

Computer Wake Up from Sleep

Ad-Hoc Backup

Ad-Hoc Incremental Backup
Standalone Full Backup

Parallel Disk Processing
Backup Chain

Types of Backup Files
Short-Term Retention Policy

Retention Policy in Free and Workstation Editions
Retention Policy in Server Edition
Retention Policy for Outdated Backups

Long-Term Retention Policy (GFS)
Active Full Backup
Synthetic Full Backup

How Synthetic Full Backup Works

Health Check for Backup Files
Compact of Full Backup File

Changed Block Tracking

Default Changed Block Tracking Mechanism
Veeam Changed Block Tracking Driver

Data Compression
Guest Processing

Application-Aware Processing
Pre-Freeze and Post-Thaw Scripts
Transaction Log Truncation

Copy Only Backup

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

How File Indexing Works

Data Encryption

Encryption Algorithms

Encryption Keys

Session Keys and Metakeys
Storage Keys
User Keys

How Data Encryption Works
How Data Decryption Works

Backup Job Encryption

Resuming Encrypted Backup Chain

Encryption Best Practices

Backup Cache

How Backup Cache Works
Limitations for Backup Cache

Backup to Rotated Drives
Backup of External Drives

Data Restore

Volume-Level Restore
File-Level Restore
Volume Resize

How Volume Shrink Works
How Volume Extend Works

Veeam Recovery Media

Drivers in Veeam Recovery Media

BitLocker Encrypted Volumes Support
Microsoft OneDrive Support
Integration with Veeam Backup & Replication

Backup to Veeam Cloud Connect Repository

Managing Veeam Agent in Veeam Backup & Replication
Requirements

System Requirements
Used Ports

Licensing

Product Editions
License Agreements
Installing 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

Creating Veeam Recovery Media with Command Line Interface
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

Selecting Volumes to Back Up
Selecting Folders to Back Up

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 GFS Retention Policy
Step 8. Specify Advanced Backup Settings

Backup Settings
Maintenance Settings
Storage Settings

Step 9. Specify Backup Cache Settings
Step 10. 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 11. Specify Backup Schedule

Scheduling Settings in Free and Workstation Editions
Scheduling Settings in Server Edition

Step 12. Review Backup Job Settings
What You Do Next

Managing Backup Job

Editing Backup Job Settings
Disabling and Enabling Scheduled Backups
Removing 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

Monitoring Backup Cache Activity
Pausing Backup Cache Synchronization
Deleting Restore Points from 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

Shared Folder Settings
Backup Server Settings
Service Provider Settings
Microsoft OneDrive Settings

Step 7. Select Backup
Step 8. Select Restore Point
Step 9. Select Data Restore Mode
Step 10. Map Restored Disks

Allocating Restored Volumes to Dynamic 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

Shared Folder Settings
Backup Server Settings
Service Provider Settings
Microsoft OneDrive Settings

Step 5. Select Backup
Step 6. Select Restore Point
Step 7. Map Restored Disks

Allocating Restored Volumes to Dynamic 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

Shared Folder Settings
Backup Server Settings
Service Provider Settings
Microsoft OneDrive Settings

Step 5. Select Backup
Step 6. Select Restore Point
Step 7. Complete Restore Process
Step 8. Save Restored Files

Saving Files to Initial Location
Saving Files to New Location
Working with Windows Explorer
Closing Veeam Backup Browser

Restoring Data from Encrypted Backups

Reporting

Viewing Statistics in Control Panel

Viewing Statistics for Separate Restore Points

General Statistics
Transaction Log Backup Statistics

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

Reporting Issues

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 Veeam Agent Backup to VMware vSphere 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

Importing Veeam Agent Backups
Enabling and Disabling Veeam Agent Backup Jobs
Deleting Veeam Agent Backup Jobs
Viewing Veeam Agent Backup Job Statistics
Removing Veeam Agent Backups
Viewing Veeam Agent Backup Properties
Configuring Global Settings
Assigning Roles to Users

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

>User Guide>Requirements

Requirements

In this article

Before you install Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows, make sure that the target computer meets the system requirements and all required ports are open.

In This Section

System Requirements
Used Ports

Page updated 12/15/2020

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