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Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 5.0
User Guide

About Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365
Planning and Preparation

System Requirements
Used Ports
Required Permissions

Veeam Backup Account Permissions

Microsoft Exchange Organizations
Microsoft SharePoint and OneDrive for Business
Microsoft Teams

Azure AD Application Permissions

Permissions for Modern App-Only Authentication

Checking Permissions for Office 365 Exchange Online API
Configuring Azure AD Application Settings
Backup Application Permissions

Permissions for Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols

Amazon S3 Object Storage Permissions

Considerations and Limitations
Supported Azure Storage Account Types
Supported Amazon S3 Storage Classes

Licensing and License Types

Subscription License
Rental License

Monthly Usage Report

Not For Resale License
Evaluation License

Deployment

Downloading Installation Package
Installing Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365
Installing Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange
Installing Veeam Explorer for Microsoft SharePoint
Installing Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Teams
Installing in Unattended Mode
Deploying to Azure and AWS
Checking for Updates
Installing and Updating License
Upgrading to Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 5.0
Uninstalling Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365

Launching Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365

User Interface
Current Session

Configuration

General Settings

Folder Exclusions
Session History
REST API Settings
Notification Settings
Security Settings
Tenant Authentication Settings
Update Notification Settings
Global Internet Proxy Server Settings

SSL Certificates
Backup Infrastructure

Backup Proxy Servers

Adding Backup Proxy Servers

Step 1. Launch New Backup Proxy Wizard
Step 2. Specify Backup Proxy Server Address
Step 3. Specify Credentials

Editing Backup Proxy Server Settings
Rescanning Backup Proxy Servers
Upgrading Backup Proxy Servers

Step 1. Launch New Proxy Upgrade Wizard
Step 2. Select Backup Proxy Server to Upgrade
Step 3. Specify Credentials

Removing Backup Proxy Servers
Modifying Backup Proxy Server Properties

Configuring Threads and Network Bandwidth
Configuring Internet Proxy Server for Backup Proxies

Backup Repositories

Backup Repository Structure
Retention Policy
Direct Attached Storage (DAS)
Network Attached Storage (SMB Shares)
Adding Backup Repositories

Step 1. Launch New Backup Repository Wizard
Step 2. Specify Backup Repository Name
Step 3. Specify Backup Proxy Server
Step 4. Specify Object Storage Repository
Step 5. Specify Retention Policy Settings

Editing Backup Repository Settings
Removing Backup Repositories
Upgrading Backup Repositories
Synchronizing Repositories
Invalid State

Object Storage Repositories

Object Storage Repository Structure
Cache
Compression
Object Storage Retention
Adding Object Storage Repositories

Adding S3 Compatible Object Storage Repositories

Step 1. Launch New Object Storage Repository Wizard
Step 2. Specify Object Storage Repository Name
Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
Step 4. Specify Object Storage Service Point and Account
Step 5. Specify Object Storage Bucket

Adding Amazon S3 Object Storage Repositories

Step 1. Launch New Object Storage Repository Wizard
Step 2. Specify Object Storage Repository Name
Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
Step 4. Specify Object Storage Account
Step 5. Specify Object Storage Settings

Adding Microsoft Azure Blob Object Storage Repositories

Step 1. Launch New Object Storage Repository Wizard
Step 2. Specify Object Storage Repository Name
Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
Step 4. Specify Object Storage Account
Step 5. Specify Object Storage Settings

Adding IBM Cloud Object Storage Repositories

Step 1. Launch New Object Storage Repository Wizard
Step 2. Specify Object Storage Repository Name
Step 3. Select Object Storage Type
Step 4. Specify Object Storage Service Point and Account
Step 5. Specify Object Storage Bucket

Editing Object Storage Settings
Removing Object Storage Repositories

Credentials

Managing Cloud Credentials

Adding S3 Compatible and IBM Storage Access Key
Adding Amazon AWS Access Key
Adding Microsoft Azure Storage Account
Editing and Removing Cloud Credentials

Managing Encryption Passwords

Editing and Removing Password Records

Organization Management

Microsoft Office 365 Organizations

Adding Organizations with Modern App-Only Authentication

Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
Step 3. Specify Connection Settings
Step 4. Choose Azure AD Application
Step 5. Register Azure AD Application
Step 6. Log In to Office 365
Step 7. Finish Working with Wizard

Adding Organizations with Modern Authentication and Legacy Protocols

Before You Begin
Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
Step 3. Specify Connection Settings
Step 4. Specify Azure AD Application Credentials
Step 5. Specify SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams Credentials
Step 6. Finish Working with Wizard

Adding Organizations with Basic Authentication

Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
Step 3. Specify Connection Settings
Step 4. Specify Exchange Online Credentials
Step 5. Specify SharePoint Online, OneDrive for Business and Microsoft Teams Credentials
Step 6. Finish Working with Wizard

On-Premises Microsoft Organizations

Step 1. Launch Add Organization Wizard
Step 2. Select Organization Deployment Type
Step 3. Specify Microsoft Exchange Connection Settings
Step 4. Specify Microsoft SharePoint Connection Settings
Step 5. Finish Working with Wizard

Hybrid Organizations
Backup Accounts

Adding Accounts
Changing Password and Removing Accounts

Backup Applications

Adding Applications
Creating Applications
Updating Certificates and Removing Applications

Editing Organization Parameters
Renaming Organizations
Removing Organizations

Data Backup

Organization Object Types
Creating Backup Job

Step 1. Launch New Backup Job Wizard
Step 2. Specify Backup Job Name
Step 3. Select Objects to Back Up
Step 4. Select Objects to Exclude
Step 5. Specify Backup Proxy and Repository
Step 6. Specify Scheduling Options

Managing Backup Jobs

Starting Backup Job
Stopping Backup Job
Enabling or Disabling Backup Job
Editing Backup Job Settings
Removing Backup Job
Exploring Backup Job
Upgrading Backup Job

Data Restore

Exploring Backup Jobs
Exploring Single Organization
Exploring All Organizations
Exploring Point-In-Time

Backup and Restore Statistics

Viewing Backup Session Metrics
Viewing Restore Session Metrics

Reporting

Creating Mailbox Protection Reports
Creating Storage Consumption Reports
Creating License Overview Reports

Managing Log Files

Collecting Log Files
Enabling Extended Logging Mode

Office 365 Backup as a Service

For Service Providers

Configuring Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365

For Tenants

Exploring Backups in Veeam Explorers

Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange

Planning and Preparation

Used Ports
Required Permissions
Considerations and Limitations

Launching Application and Exploring Backups

Understanding User Interface
Browsing, Searching and Viewing Items

General Application Settings

Extensible Storage Engine
SMTP Settings
Advanced Settings

Standalone Databases and External Servers

Adding Microsoft Exchange Stores
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Server
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Service Provider
Removing Stores

Data Restore

Restore to Office 365 Organizations

Restoring Single Mailbox, Folders and Items

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Specify Target Mailbox
Step 3. Select Authentication Method
Step 4. Log In to Office 365
Step 5. Specify CAS Server and Folder
Step 6. Specify Target Folder
Step 7. Specify Restore Options

Restoring Multiple Mailboxes

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Select Mailboxes to Restore
Step 5. Select Restore Options

Restore to On-Premises Microsoft Servers

Restoring Single Mailbox, Folders and Items

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Specify Target Mailbox
Step 3. Specify User Account
Step 4. Specify CAS Server and Target Folder
Step 5. Specify Restore Options

Restoring Multiple Mailboxes

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Specify Domain and Credentials
Step 3. Select Mailboxes to Restore
Step 4. Specify Target Mailbox Server
Step 5. Select Restore Options

1-Click Restore

Restoring to Office 365 Organizations

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365

Restoring to On-Premises Microsoft Servers

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Specify User Account

Data Export

Exporting to Custom Location
Using 1-Click Export
Receiving Export Reports

Data Compare

Compare to Office 365 Organizations

Step 1. Select Authentication Method
Step 2. Log In to Office 365

Compare to On-Premises Microsoft Servers

Step 1. Specify Domain and Credentials
Step 2. Specify Target Mailbox Server

Saving Microsoft Exchange Items
Sending Microsoft Exchange Items

Veeam Explorer for Microsoft SharePoint

Planning and Preparation

Used Ports
Required Permissions
Considerations and Limitations

Launching Application and Exploring Backups

Understanding User Interface
Browsing, Searching and Viewing Items

General Application Settings

Staging SQL Server
Custom Lists
SMTP Settings
Advanced Settings

Standalone Databases

Adding Microsoft SharePoint Databases
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Databases
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Server
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Service Provider
Removing Databases

Data Restore

Restoring Sites

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Specify Target Site
Step 5. Specify Restore Options

Restoring Document Libraries and Lists

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Specify Target List
Step 5. Specify Restore Options

Restoring Documents and List Items

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Specify Target List
Step 5. Specify Restore Options

Data Export

Exporting Microsoft SharePoint Data
Importing Microsoft SharePoint Data

Saving Microsoft SharePoint Documents and Libraries
Sending Microsoft SharePoint Documents and Libraries
Appendix A. Unsupported SharePoint Lists

Veeam Explorer for Microsoft OneDrive for Business

Planning and Preparation
Launching Application and Exploring Backups

Understanding User Interface
Browsing, Searching and Viewing Items

General Application Settings

SMTP Settings
Advanced Settings

Standalone Databases

Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Databases
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Server
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Service Provider
Removing Standalone Databases

Data Restore

Restoring Single OneDrive

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365

Restoring Multiple OneDrives

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Select OneDrives

Data Copy

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Specify Target User
Step 5. Specify Target Folder
Step 6. Specify Restore Options

Saving Microsoft OneDrives
Saving Microsoft OneDrive Documents and Folders
Sending Microsoft OneDrive Data

Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Teams

Planning and Preparation

Required Permissions
Considerations and Limitations

Launching Application and Exploring Backups

Understanding User Interface
Browsing, Searching and Viewing Items

General Application Settings

SMTP Settings
Advanced Settings

Standalone Databases

Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Databases
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Server
Adding Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 Service Provider
Removing Standalone Databases

Data Restore

Restoring Teams

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Select Teams
Step 5. Specify Restore Options
Step 6. Review Team Members

Restoring Channels and Tabs

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Specify Restore Options

Restoring Posts

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Specify Restore Options

Restoring Files

Step 1. Launch Restore Wizard
Step 2. Select Authentication Method
Step 3. Log In to Office 365
Step 4. Specify Restore Options

Data Export

Exporting Multiple Posts
Exporting Individual Posts

Saving Posts
Saving Files
Sending Posts and Files

>User Guide>Configuration

Configuration

In this article

Before you start using Veeam Backup for Microsoft Office 365 for data protection and disaster recovery, make sure to configure your backup infrastructure.

In This Section

General Settings
Backup Infrastructure
Credentials

Page updated 8/26/2020

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