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Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption password

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I'm trying to run this command

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Get-VBRServer | where {$_.Type -eq 'HvServer'} | Import-VBRBackup –FileName 'Y:\Veeam_Backups\BackupJob\BackupJob.vbm'
But when i run that command a dialog box appears with this message
'Backup is encrypted and will appear under Encrypted backups node until a valid password is supplied'
How can i run the Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption password?
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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Currently, it is not possible via PS. So, it's still going to be two-step operation:

1) Import backup files via PS.
2) Decrypt backup files via GUI.

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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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Thanks for getting back to me so quick.
I need to be able to do this via powershell.
Is this option going to be added in a future release?
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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Can't provide any comments regarding future versions. But Import-VBRBackup commandlet has been implemented at the time when no VB&R encryption existed, so, it's not that trivial to make it conceive encryption or work with encryption keys.

Anyway, thank you for the feedback; highly appreciated!
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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Umm not 100% sure what you are asking?
I'm running the latest version of Veeam Backup & Replication 8.0.0.2084
I want to be able to run the Import-VBRBackup command and specify my encryption password so that i can automation a guest file (windows) restore.
I am curious if this option is going to be available in a future release of Veeam?
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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Actually, I haven't asked anything, I just pointed out that I can't comment on future versions of our product at that moment.

What you're asking is not currently possible, and I've tried to give you some general explanation why it cannot be implemented immediately.

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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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ah ok, i'll just have to wait and see what happens then?
Is there somewhere where i should put a feature request?
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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It's definitely not possible in version 9. Plans for next updates/versions are yet to be determined.

You've already put a feature request by posting on these forums. :)
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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I would like to second this feature request.
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[MERGED] Specify password

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An imported encrypted backup needs a password to move to the available backups.
-->Move from "Disk (encrypted)" to "Disk (imported)".
This functionality is not available in Power Shell.
Case # 01881583
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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As mentioned above, the given functionality does not exist in PowerShell at the moment. Thank you for the feedback, though; appreciated.
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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In version 9.5 i can now use
Set-VBREncryptedBackupPassword
https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backu ... tml?ver=95
Which is working great.
I have another issue now though
If i import a backup but DO NOT do the specify password step then it is listed in Veeam under backups as 'Disk (encrypted)'
I can't find a way with powershell to remove that backup without first unencrypting it.
This command does not work
Get-VBRImportedEncryptedBackup | Remove-VBRBackup -Confirm:$False
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Re: Run Import VBRBackup command and specify encryption pass

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Looks like a bug; we will investigate it further. Thanks for letting us know.
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