Step 7. Specify Backup Proxy Server or Backup Proxy Pool

At this step of the wizard, select a backup proxy server or a backup proxy pool.

You can use the following components of the Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 infrastructure:

• Default backup proxy server
• Remote backup proxy servers
• Backup proxy pools

Consider the following:

• A remote backup proxy server can be both Windows- and Linux-based.
• A remote backup proxy server must not be added to a backup proxy pool.
• A backup proxy pool may contain Windows- and Linux-based backup proxy servers.

To specify a backup proxy server or a backup proxy pool, do the following:

1. Click Select and select one of the following options:

• Proxy. Select this option to use the default backup proxy server or another remote backup proxy server.
• Proxy pool. Select this option to use a backup proxy pool.

2. In the Select Backup Proxy window, select a backup proxy server or a backup proxy pool that you want to use.

• If you select a backup proxy server:

• If you select a backup proxy pool:

3. Click OK.