Copy-VBRJob

[ThomasMc]

Still an issue with this one and I noticed that you might be doing an update soon any chance this could be looked at and included, it now seems to not copy the objects in as per the original problem but now it creates "Legacy" jobs(even when the original isn't a legacy job)

I also uncovered a Replica Prefix in the shell, I'm assuming that this is for future as it doesn't work just yet but that feature would be awesome as well

[Gostev]

What is the support case number for this issue?

[ThomasMc]

I've never opened a SC with Veeam before so probably now is a good time to start

[Gostev]

Yes, it has to go through support and they have to reproduce/confirm before this can be escalated into development. Thanks!

[Sethbartlett]

Fully reproduced/confirmed, Copy-VBRJob has been broke since 5

[ThomasMc]

Fully reproduced/confirmed, Copy-VBRJob has been broke since 5

Cheers Seth, my ticket is 5157782

[Gostev]

Fully reproduced/confirmed, Copy-VBRJob has been broke since 5

And you can guess why it was not fixed... nobody had ever created a support case before!

[ThomasMc]

Fully reproduced/confirmed, Copy-VBRJob has been broke since 5

And you can guess why it was not fixed... nobody had ever created a support case before!

Point taken In my defense though I assumed it would have to had been reworked to do it via the GUI copy a backup job

[Gostev]

Job cloning is implemented in the Enteprise Manager functionality, so that's a bit different.

[ThomasMc]

Just installed EM to try it out, the clone feature is pretty cool with the rename functionality, if we could get that for the cmdlet then I would be very happy

[pizzim13]

Just installed EM to try it out, the clone feature is pretty cool with the rename functionality, if we could get that for the cmdlet then I would be very happy

Would Export-VBRJob & Import-VBRJob work for you? I have used these in the past to clone jobs with all their settings.

[jteager]

That'll keep the settings, but not the objects. If I recall it can also act-up with VSS (though I haven't tested it in a while). Handy workaround though, and it does do the export into fairly simple XML.

*EDIT*: Actually, looks like there's some issue(s) with Export-VBRJob in v6, so be warned. Seth and I are tossing that up internally.

[pizzim13]

Export-VBRJob has a -IncludeObjects parameter. What issues have you seen with the VSS? With my tests the encrypted credentials were exported and I was able to use them against other VMs without modification. I ask because I may be using this functionality in an upcoming project.

Edit: Tested only with v5

[Sethbartlett]

With 6, we are noticing some problems with Export-VBRJob that me and Justin are taking a look at. After lunch we'll post our finds

[Sethbartlett]

Export-VBRJob seems to be failing, some issues with Reflection

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Export-VBRJob : There was an error reflecting type 'System.Collections.Generic.List`1[Veeam.Backup.PowerShell.Model.ExternalJob]'.


Something painfully wrong with Veeam.Backup.PowerShell.Model.ExternalJob currently during any reflection, tried re-writing the code by hand through powershell, no dice.