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Veeam Recovery Orchestrator 13
User Guide
  • Overview
    • Solution Architecture
      • Deployment Scenarios
        • Scenario 1: Orchestrating Restore to Microsoft Azure
        • Scenario 2: Orchestrating Restore to Microsoft Hyper-V and Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI)
        • Scenario 3: Orchestrating Restore to VMware vSphere
        • Scenario 4: Orchestrating Storage and VM Failover
        • Scenario 5: Orchestrating VM Replica Failover
        • Scenario 6: Orchestrating Restore and VM Replica Failover in Clean Room
    • Recovery Locations
    • Inventory Groups
      • Grouping and Categorization
    • DataLabs
    • Recovery Plans
      • Replica Plans
        • Plan States and Modes
        • Failover and Failback
          • How Orchestrator Places VMs During Failback
          • How Orchestrator Performs Failover in Clean Room
      • CDP Replica Plans
        • Plan States and Modes
        • Failover and Failback
          • How Orchestrator Places VMs During Failback
      • Restore Plans
        • Plan States and Modes
        • How Orchestrator Places VMs During Restore to vSphere
        • How Orchestrator Places VMs During Restore to Hyper-V
        • How Orchestrator Selects Backup Files
      • Storage Plans
        • Plan States and Modes
        • Storage Failover
          • NetApp Storage Failover
            • How Orchestrator Manages NetApp Storage Failover
            • How Orchestrator Places VMs During NetApp Storage Failover
          • HPE Storage Failover
            • How Orchestrator Places VMs During HPE Storage Failover
            • How Orchestrator Manages HPE Storage Failover
        • Storage Failback
          • Orchestrating Failback with NetApp Storage Plans
          • Orchestrating Failback with HPE Storage Plans
      • Cloud Plans
        • Plan States and Modes
        • How Orchestrator Places VMs During Cloud Restore
        • How Orchestrator Selects Backup Files
  • Planning and Preparation
    • System Requirements
    • Roles
    • Permissions
    • Ports
  • Licensing
    • License Types
    • Licensed Objects
    • Installing License
    • Updating License
      • Updating License Manually
      • Updating License Automatically
      • Automatic Usage Reporting
    • License Expiration
    • Exceeding License Limit
      • Allowed Increase Limit (All Licenses)
      • New VMs (Rental Licenses)
      • Example
    • Viewing License Details
  • Security Guidelines
    • General Security Considerations
    • Securing Veeam Recovery Orchestrator
    • Veeam Recovery Orchestrator Certificates
    • Encryption Standards
    • Malware Scan
      • How Orchestrator Performs Virus and YARA Scan
      • How Orchestrator Selects Restore Points During On-Demand Malware Scan
  • Deployment
    • Installing Veeam Recovery Orchestrator
      • Step 1. Launch Splash Window
      • Step 2. Accept License Agreement
      • Step 3. Review Components to Install
      • Step 4. Provide License File
      • Step 5. Specify Service Account Credentials
      • Step 6. Perform System Configuration Check
      • Step 7. Review Default Installation Summary
      • Step 8. Choose SQL Server
      • Step 9. Choose PostgreSQL Server
      • Step 10. Create SQL Server Databases
      • Step 11. Specify Data Locations
      • Step 12. Specify Service Ports
      • Step 13. Select Certificate for Orchestrator UI
      • Step 14. Review Advanced Installation Summary
      • Step 15. Upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 13
    • Installing Veeam Recovery Orchestrator in Silent Mode
      • Silent Installation File Parameters
    • After You Install
      • Step 1. Launch Initial Configuration Wizard
      • Step 2. Configure Server Settings
      • Step 3. Review Configuration Summary
    • Upgrading Veeam Recovery Orchestrator
      • Step 1. Launch Splash Window
      • Step 2. Accept License Agreement
      • Step 3. Review Components to Upgrade
      • Step 4. Provide License File
      • Step 5. Specify Service Account Credentials
      • Step 6. Perform System Configuration Check
      • Step 7. Review SQL Server Connection Settings
      • Step 8. Choose PostgreSQL Server
      • Step 9. Review Configuration Issues
      • Step 10. Specify Caching Port
      • Step 11. Begin Upgrade
      • Step 12. Upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication 13
    • Uninstalling Veeam Recovery Orchestrator
    • Reinstalling Orchestrator Using Existing Databases
  • Accessing Orchestrator UI
  • Configuring Veeam Recovery Orchestrator
    • Managing Scopes
      • Creating Scopes
      • Cloning Scopes
    • Managing User Accounts
      • Adding User Accounts
        • Step 1. Launch Add New Account Wizard
        • Step 2. Specify Account
        • Step 3. Select Role and Scope
        • Step 4. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Editing User Roles and Scopes
      • Removing User Accounts
      • Enabling and Disabling Multi-Factor Authentication
    • Connecting Infrastructure
      • Connecting Veeam Backup & Replication Servers
        • Uninstalling Orchestrator Agents
        • Repairing Orchestrator Agents
      • Connecting VMware vSphere Servers
        • Removing VMware vSphere Servers
      • Connecting Microsoft Hyper-V Servers
        • Removing Microsoft Hyper-V Servers
      • Connecting Storage Systems
        • Enabling HPE 3PAR Web Services API
        • Enabling NetApp ONTAP API
      • Connecting Microsoft Azure Compute Accounts
    • Configuring General Settings
      • Step 1. Specify Email Server Settings
      • Step 2. Specify Report Subscription Settings
      • Step 3. Configure Report Retention Settings
    • Managing Recovery Locations
      • Adding Recovery Locations
        • Adding VMware vSphere Recovery Locations
          • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Location Wizard
          • Step 2. Specify Recovery Location Name and Description
          • Step 3. Choose Recovery Location Type
          • Step 4. Specify Recovery Options
          • Step 5. Specify Compute Resources
          • Step 6. Specify Storage Resources
          • Step 7. Configure Network Mapping
          • Step 8. Finish Working with Wizard
        • Adding Storage Recovery Locations
          • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Location Wizard
          • Step 2. Specify Recovery Location Name and Description
          • Step 3. Choose Recovery Location Type
          • Step 4. Choose Storage Vendor
          • Step 5. Specify Compute and Storage Resources
          • Step 6. Configure Network Mapping
          • Step 7. Finish Working with Wizard
        • Adding Microsoft Azure Recovery Locations
          • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Location Wizard
          • Step 2. Specify Recovery Location Name and Description
          • Step 3. Choose Recovery Location Type
          • Step 4. Specify Recovery Options
          • Step 5. Configure Compute and Storage Settings
          • Step 6. Configure Network Mapping
          • Step 7. Finish Working with Wizard
        • Adding Microsoft Hyper-V Recovery Locations
          • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Location Wizard
          • Step 2. Specify Recovery Location Name and Description
          • Step 3. Choose Recovery Location Type
          • Step 4. Specify Connection Type
          • Step 5. Specify Recovery Options
          • Step 6. Specify SCVMM Server and Cluster
          • Step 7. Configure Network Mapping
          • Step 8. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Editing Recovery Locations
        • Editing VMware vSphere Recovery Locations
        • Editing Microsoft Hyper-V Recovery Locations
        • Editing Microsoft Azure Recovery Locations
        • Editing Storage Recovery Locations
        • Editing Original VM Location
      • Cloning Recovery Locations
    • Configuring Recovery Steps
      • Configuring Default Parameter Settings
    • Managing Credentials
      • Adding Credentials
      • Changing Passwords
    • Editing Template Jobs
    • Managing YARA Rules
      • Adding YARA Rule Files
    • Managing Inventory Items
  • Working with Recovery Plans
    • Working with Replica Plans
      • Creating Replica Plans
        • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Plan Wizard
        • Step 2. Choose Plan Type
        • Step 3. Choose Replica Type
        • Step 4. Choose Plan Scope
        • Step 5. Specify Plan Name and Description
        • Step 6. Specify Target RTO and RPO
        • Step 7. Select Report Template
        • Step 8. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Editing Replica Plans
      • Testing Replica Plans
      • Scanning Replica Plans
      • Running and Scheduling Replica Plans
        • Scheduling Failover
        • Running Failover
        • Halting Failover
        • Finalizing Failover
          • Running Permanent Failover
          • Running Failback
          • Committing Failback
        • Undoing Failover
        • Undoing Failback
        • Resetting Replica Plans
        • Halting Plan Testing
        • Managing Halted Replica Plans
          • Running Halted Replica Plans
          • Resuming Plan Testing
          • Undoing Halted Replica Plans
          • Resetting Halted Replica Plans
    • Working with CDP Replica Plans
      • Creating CDP Replica Plans
        • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Plan Wizard
        • Step 2. Choose Plan Type
        • Step 3. Choose Replica Type
        • Step 4. Choose Plan Scope
        • Step 5. Specify Plan Name and Description
        • Step 6. Specify Target RTO and RPO
        • Step 7. Select Report Template
        • Step 8. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Editing CDP Replica Plans
      • Testing CDP Replica Plans
      • Scanning CDP Replica Plans
      • Running and Scheduling CDP Replica Plans
        • Scheduling Failover
        • Running Failover
        • Halting Failover
        • Finalizing Failover
          • Running Permanent Failover
          • Running Failback
          • Committing Failback
        • Undoing Failover
        • Undoing Failback
        • Resetting CDP Replica Plans
        • Halting Plan Testing
        • Managing Halted CDP Replica Plans
          • Running Halted CDP Replica Plans
          • Resuming Plan Testing
          • Undoing Halted CDP Replica Plans
          • Resetting Halted CDP Replica Plans
    • Working with Restore Plans
      • Creating Restore Plans
        • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Plan Wizard
        • Step 2. Choose Plan Type
        • Step 3. Choose Backup Type
        • Step 4. Choose Plan Scope
        • Step 5. Specify Plan Name and Description
        • Step 6. Specify Target RTO and RPO
        • Step 7. Select Recovery Location
        • Step 8. Select Report Template
        • Step 9. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Editing Restore Plans
      • Testing Restore Plans
      • Scanning Restore Plans
      • Running and Scheduling Restore Plans
        • Scheduling Restore
        • Running Restore
        • Halting Restore
        • Resetting Restore Plans
        • Halting Plan Testing
        • Managing Halted Restore Plans
          • Running Halted Restore Plans
          • Resuming Plan Testing
          • Resetting Halted Restore Plans
    • Working with Storage Plans
      • Creating Storage Plans
        • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Plan Wizard
        • Step 2. Choose Plan Type
        • Step 3. Choose Storage Vendor
        • Step 4. Choose Plan Scope
        • Step 5. Specify Plan Name and Description
        • Step 6. Specify Target RTO and RPO
        • Step 7. Select Report Template
        • Step 8. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Editing Storage Plans
      • Testing Storage Plans
      • Running and Scheduling Storage Plans
        • Scheduling Storage Failover
        • Running Storage Failover
          • Running NetApp Storage Failover
          • Running HPE Storage Failover
        • Halting Storage Failover
        • Resetting Storage Plans
        • Halting Plan Testing
        • Managing Halted Storage Plans
          • Running Halted Storage Plans
          • Resuming Plan Testing
          • Undoing Halted Storage Plans
          • Resetting Halted Storage Plans
    • Working with Cloud Plans
      • Creating Cloud Plans
        • Step 1. Launch New Recovery Plan Wizard
        • Step 2. Choose Plan Type
        • Step 3. Choose Backup Type
        • Step 4. Choose Plan Scope
        • Step 5. Specify Plan Name and Description
        • Step 6. Specify Target RTO and RPO
        • Step 7. Select Recovery Location
        • Step 8. Select Report Template
        • Step 9. Finish Working with Wizard
      • Editing Cloud Plans
      • Scanning Cloud Plans
      • Running and Scheduling Cloud Plans
        • Scheduling Cloud Restore
        • Running Cloud Restore
        • Halting Cloud Restore
        • Resetting Cloud Plans
        • Managing Halted Cloud Plans
          • Running Halted Cloud Plans
          • Resetting Halted Cloud Plans
    • Editing Recovery Plans
      • Configuring Plan Properties
      • Configuring Groups
        • Adding Inventory Groups
        • Configuring Group Settings
        • Setting Group Processing Order
      • Configuring Machines
      • Configuring Steps
      • Configuring Step Parameters
    • Testing Recovery Plans
      • Connecting DataLabs
      • Associating DataLabs
      • Creating Lab Groups
        • Configuring Lab Groups
        • Working with Default Lab Groups
      • Starting On-Demand Plan Test
      • Configuring Test Scheduling
        • Step 1. Launch New Test Schedule Wizard
        • Step 2. Specify Schedule Name and Description
        • Step 3. Specify Scheduling Settings
        • Step 4. Add Lab Groups
        • Step 5. Select Plans
        • Step 6. Run Malware Scan
        • Step 7. Finish Working with Wizard
    • Scanning Recovery Plans
      • Configuring Scan Scheduling
      • Starting On-Demand Plan Scan
  • Generating Reports
    • Managing Templates
    • Generating Plan Definition Report
    • Running Plan Readiness Check
    • Viewing DataLab Test Results
    • Viewing Plan Execution History
    • Viewing Audit Report
    • Generating Malware Scan Report
  • Viewing Dashboards
    • Administration Dashboard
    • Home Page Dashboard
  • Managing Custom Scripts to Veeam Recovery Orchestrator
    • Adding Custom Scripts
      • Configuring Common Parameters
        • Configuring Windows Credentials Parameter
        • Adding Credentials Parameter to Your Script
    • Using Runtime Parameter Variables
    • Adding Custom Script Step to Plan
    • Capturing Script Errors and Warnings
  • Appendices
    • Appendix A. Recovery Plan Steps
      • Steps Available
        • Check VM Heartbeat
        • Restore to Azure
        • Generate Event
        • Check Networks
        • Prepare VM as Domain Controller
        • Process Replica VM (CDP)
        • Process Replica VM
        • Register Replica VM (Storage)
        • Restore VM
        • Send Email
        • Shutdown Source VM
        • Start Service
        • Veeam Job Actions
        • Verify DNS Port
        • Verify Domain Controller Port
        • Verify Exchange Mailbox
        • Verify Exchange MAPI Connectivity
        • Verify Exchange Services
        • Verify Global Catalog Port
        • Verify Mail Server Port
        • Verify SharePoint URL
        • Verify SQL Database
        • Verify SQL Port
        • Verify Web Server Port
        • Verify Web Site (IIS)
        • VM Power Actions
        • Custom Script
        • Protect VM Group
      • Parameter Variables
    • Appendix B. Getting Technical Support
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Security Guidelines

In this article

    This section includes security features and recommendations for the managed infrastructure that will help you prevent potential security issues and reduce the risk of compromising sensitive data.

    In This Section

    • General Security Considerations
    • Securing Veeam Recovery Orchestrator
    • Veeam Recovery Orchestrator Certificates
    • Encryption Standards
    • Malware Scan

    Page updated 2026-05-29

    Page content applies to build 13.1.0.483

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