Dynamic Credentials for client operations

[pejub]

Hi,

Is it possible to setup different credentials för different VMs in a single backup job?

I.e., I have a mix of Windows and Linux VMs in my Hyper-V host which for obvious reasons can't use the same credentials. Should I use different Backup jobs per OS? If so can I make that dynamic?

/Per

[david.domask]

Hi @pejub,

Sure, quite possible

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backu ... ml?ver=120

Check steps 2 and 3 here, they will demonstrate how you can set credentials per each Object in the Job.

I think for this particular challenge there's no need for separate jobs by OS unless that is simply easier for you to manage. You can use hierarchy items (e.g., tags, host) and set credentials based on some scheme like that if it's convenient in your infrastructure. For example, here is a screenshot from my lab (it's VMware job, but you'll have similar options for HyperV also)

[pejub]

Thanks, this is exactly what I needed!