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title: "Step 1. Installing Veeam Backup & Replication"
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# Step 1. Installing Veeam Backup & Replication

Install Veeam Backup & Replication on a Linux-based or Microsoft Windows-based physical or virtual machine.

## Before You Begin

Before you install Veeam Backup & Replication, check the following prerequisites:

- The machine on which you plan to install Veeam Backup & Replication must meet the system requirements for the backup server. For details, see the [System Requirements](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/system_requirements.html#backup_server?ver=13) section in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide.
- The machine on which you plan to install Veeam Backup & Replication must meet the naming conventions. For details, see the [Naming Conventions](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/naming_conventions.html?ver=13) section in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide.
- [For Veeam Backup & Replication on Microsoft Windows] The account used to install the product must have the local Administrator permissions on the target machine. After installation, users can have standard (non-administrative) privileges to connect to the Veeam Backup & Replication console.
- [For Veeam Backup & Replication on Linux] Consider the following:

  - Check the [Consideration and Limitations for Veeam Software Appliance Installation](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/deployment_linux_byb.html?ver=13) section in the Veeam Backup & Replication User Guide.
  - The account used to install the product must have access to manage input/output and boot devices. If you install Veeam Backup & Replication on a virtual machine, the account must also have permission to create virtual machines with attached disk images on the hypervisor level.

## Related Topics

[Licensing](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/vbr/userguide/licensing.html?ver=13)