Backup File Placement for Capacity Tier

Data distribution between capacity extents depends on whether it is the first or a subsequent move or copy of a backup chain. To select an extent for backup file placement, Veeam Backup & Replication checks the following conditions:

1. During the first job session, Veeam Backup & Replication checks availability of extents. In case, an extent is set to Sealed or Maintenance mode, these extents will be skipped from backup file placement.
2. After that, Veeam Backup & Replication checks the amount of backup chains in available extents and selects the extent with a minimal amount of backup chains.
3. If some extents have storage space limitations, Veeam Backup & Replication calculates the average storage of the backup chains located in all extents and select the extent that contains a minimum amount of backup chains. If all extents have the same number of backup chains, Veeam Backup & Replication selects the extent that has more free space.
4. During subsequent job sessions, Veeam Backup & Replication moves backup chains to the extent that was specified before.