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Veeam Backup & Replication

Integrating Veeam Backup & Replication with vScope allows asset discovery via either SQL or API connections. This guide provides setup instructions and troubleshooting tips.

Notice: vScope does not currently support Veeam Backup & Replication on PostgreSQL databases.

The SQL method for connecting Veeam to vScope is straightforward, especially as Veeam is commonly bundled with SQL Server Express. This is the primary data source that vScope will target.

Adding a Credential for Veeam’s SQL Database

  1. In vScope, go to Discovery > Credential > Veeam (Admin permissions required).
  2. Username: Use the domain account or SQL Server login with sufficient read permissions for the database.
  3. Target: Enter the host machine for the SQL database.
  4. Port: If the SQL Browser service is enabled (default disabled for SQL Express), vScope will automatically detect the correct port. You can set a custom port under Advanced if necessary.
  5. Click Save.

Connecting to Veeam via API

Notice: API connections may provide broader data to vScope, but are currently under development by Veeam (as of October 2023). Further support for additional data sources will be added over time.

Requirements

  • Veeam Backup & Replication version 12.0 or later (Non-community Edition)

Adding a Credential for Veeam’s API

  1. Go to Discovery > Credential > Veeam.
  2. Click on the text link “Having problems connecting to Veeam 12?” to switch to API credentials.
  3. Enter the appropriate Username and Password.
  4. Click Save.

Enable Running per-VM backup in Veeam

Running per-VM backup in Veeam will allow you to use vScope to merge a detailed server documentation with information about your backup routines - Everything in one place. This is relevant in use cases such as billing, tracing privacy data and optimizing backup jobs.

Veeam Backup Jobs and Size in tables

From Veeam Helpcenter

To create per-VM backup files, you must enable the Use per-VM backup files option at the level of the backup repository. It is recommended that you enable this option for deduplicating storage appliances that support multiple write streams. The option is also enabled for scale-out backup repositories by default.

Screenshot of Veeam Storage Compatibility Settings

Learn More

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backup/vsphere/per\_vm\_backup\_files.html?ver=95u4

Common Errors

If you experience issues connecting Veeam to vScope, here are some troubleshooting steps.

Enabling SQL Browser Service

One common issue is that the SQL Browser service is not enabled. Follow the steps in this article:
Discovery of SQL Express Instances on Dynamic Ports
Or refer to Microsoft Technet.

Configuring Port Access

Ensure the port used by the Veeam SQL instance is open. To check which port the instance listens on, use vScope’s table configuration:

A table demonstrating database systems and port configurations for Veeam

Verifying Veeam SQL Connection Details

To confirm that vScope can connect to the Veeam SQL instance, follow these steps:

  1. Locate the SQL Instance Name

    • Open Registry Editor on the Veeam server and navigate to: 
      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\VeeaM\Veeam Backup and Replication\SqlInstanceName
    • The instance name (e.g., VEEAMSQL2012) is shown here.

    Edit Windows Registry Editor for Veeam

  2. Verify TCP/IP is Enabled for SQL Instance

    • Open SQL Server Configuration Manager on the Veeam server.
    • Expand SQL Server Network Configuration > Protocols for [InstanceName].
    • Ensure TCP/IP is enabled.

    Finding configurations in SQL Server Configuration Manager for Veeam

  3. Enable Remote Connections for SQL Instance

    • In SQL Server Configuration Manager, right-click TCP/IP under Protocols for [InstanceName] and select Properties.
    • Under the IP Addresses tab, find the IPAll section. Confirm that the port is specified in TCP Dynamic Ports (e.g., 49845).

    Tcp/ip properties in veeam backup and replication

  4. Ensure Firewall Access on SQL Port

    • Open Windows Firewall with Advanced Security on the Veeam server.
    • Add an inbound rule to allow the SQL port (e.g., 49845) using the following steps:
      • Go to Inbound Rules > New Rule.
      • Select Port > TCP > Specific Local Ports and enter the port number.
      • Select Allow the connection and apply it to all profiles.
      • Name the rule and click Finish.
      Windows Firewall with Advanced Security for Veeam

Adding Veeam in Discovery Manager

Once everything is configured, add a Veeam credential in Discovery Manager. Under Advanced, you can set the preferred port for SQL connection.