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Example 1 (Asterisk)
The following table describes network ports that must be opened to ensure proper communication with the Veeam Backup & Replication console installed remotely.
From
To
Protocol
Port
Notes
Veeam Backup & Replication Console
Backup server
TCP
9392
Port used by the Veeam Backup & Replication console to connect to the backup server.
TCP
10003
Port used by the Veeam Backup & Replication console to connect to the backup server only when managing the Veeam Cloud Connect infrastructure.
TCP
9396
Port used by the Veeam.Backup.UIService process for managing database connections.
Veeam Backup & Replication Console
Mount server (if the mount server is not located on the console)
TCP
2500 to 3300*
Default range of ports used as data transmission channels. For every TCP connection that a job uses, one port from this range is assigned.
* This range of ports applies to newly added backup infrastructure components. If you upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 10.0 from earlier versions of the product, the range of ports from 2500 to 5000 will apply to the already added components.
Example 2 (Numbers)
Depending on the storage system type, you can perform the following operations:
Operation/ Storage Type
Dell EMC Unity/VNX(e)
HPE 3PAR StoreServ, HPE Primera
HPE StoreVirtual
HPE Nimble
NetApp FAS/AFF, FlexArray (V-Series), Fujitsu ETERNUS HX/AX, IBM N series, Lenovo DM-Series
Cisco HyperFlex
IBM Spectrum Virtualize Lenovo V-Series
Universal Storage API Integrated Systems
Backup from Storage Snapshots
Backup from primary storage arrays
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
Backup from secondary storage arrays
✕
✓1
✕
✓1
✓1
✕
✓1
✕
Veeam Explorer from Storage Snapshots
Restore from primary storage arrays
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✕
✓
✓
Restore from secondary storage arrays
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✕
✓
✓3
Snapshot Orchestration
Snapshot-only job for primary storage arrays
✕
✓
✕
✓
✓
✕
✓
✓
Snapshot-only job for secondary storage arrays
✕
✓1
✕
✓1
✓1
✕
✓1
✕
Backup from Storage Snapshots with Snapshot Retention
Backup job with snapshot retention on primary storage arrays
✕
✓
✕
✓
✓
✕
✓
✓
Backup job with snapshot retention on secondary storage arrays
✕
✓1
✕
✓1
✓1
✕
✓1
✕
Other Operations
Storage rescan
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓2
✓
✓
Snapshot creation and deletion (manual)
✓
✓
✓
✓
✓
✕
✓
✓
1 Storage snapshot technology:
HPE 3PAR StoreServ — snapshot creation on Peer Persistent target
HPE Nimble — snapshot replication
NetApp FAS and AFF Series, FlexArray (V-Series), Fujitsu ETERNUS HX/AX, IBM N series, and Lenovo DM-Series — snapshot replication with SnapMirror/SnapVault
IBM Spectrum Virtualize and Lenovo V-Series — snapshot creation on HyperSwap target
2 Infrastructure only
3 Contact vendor to check compatibility and storage system configuration
Example 3 (Notes)
The machine where VAO will be deployed must meet the necessary hardware and software requirements. Note that the VAO server can function as a Veeam Backup & Replication server (in addition to VAO functions) and must have sufficient resources provided.
Specification
Requirement
OS
Only 64-bit versions of the following operating systems are supported:
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1
Note: You cannot install VAO on a machine running Microsoft Windows Server Core.
User Management
Windows domain-joined machine
SQL Server
Local or remote installations of the following versions of Microsoft SQL Server are supported:
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 (2016 SP2 Express Edition is included in the setup)
Microsoft SQL Server 2014
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (2012 SP4 Express Edition is included in the setup)
Note: It is not recommended to use the Express Edition in any production VAO deployments — it should only be used for product evaluation.
Additional Software
All components will be installed during setup.
For inline Report Template editing, Microsoft Word component of SP2 for Microsoft Office 2010 or later is required.
Veeam Software
If a standalone Veeam Backup & Replication server is used for backup and replication task management, it must be version 9.5 Update 4 or later. However, it is recommended that you install version 10 cumulative patch 2 as it includes a number of important fixes related to the VAO functionality.
Note: If you connect a standalone Veeam Backup & Replication server to the VAO server, it must be joined to either the same domain or a trusted domain.
Virtualization Platform
VMware vSphere 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, 6.7, 7.0
Note: The VAO server must be connected to VMware vCenter Servers. Direct connections to vSphere hosts are not supported.
Example 1 (Asterisk)