Backup a single VM from a Backup job

[Andrew5143]

Hi all,

Is there a way of backing up a single VM from a backup job. For example when we build a new virtual server we add it to a backup job. As part of the process we take a full backup of the server as soon as it is built. (we have not had to do this since we installed Veeam). Is there a way to backup the new server without creating a separate backup job for that single server?

[Shestakov]

Hi Andrew and welcome to the community!
You can use VM containers as backup job objects so you don`t need to create another job each time new VM or host appears.
Thanks!

[dellock6]

The request sounds more like the need to run the backup job, and inside it only process the newly added VM and not every vm that is in the job. You can use quick backup for this need:
https://helpcenter.veeam.com/backup/vsp ... ackup.html

Luca

[veremin]

I doubt quick backup will help here, as it is for incremental tasks only. Thanks.

[dellock6]

Oh, right, my bad. So, something like this may be better?
powershell-f26/backup-single-vm-not-all ... 10159.html
I haven't tested it in a while (probably v7) but it's worth a try.

Luca

[matsholm]

Has anyone tried this script on v9 since the script in this thread is for v7?
I also lack a shortcut to run only one VM in a backup job fron within the GUI maybe something for future releases?

[WRS2200]

Yes, I would also be interested in shortcut in future releases.

[veremin]

Has anyone tried this script on v9 since the script in this thread is for v7?

I think the latest version of the script has been confirmed against version 8. So, chance are, it will work smoothly for version 9 as well, since it makes use of the methods and parameters that have been changed between versions.

If instead of individual VMs container (such as resource pool, folder, etc.) is selected as a source for a backup job, you will need to re-write the code.

Anyway, if you'd like to continue the discussion about scripting, let's switch to PowerShell subforum.

Thanks.

[Andrew5143]

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies and sorry for the delay in my response. We will have a look into the script.

[ferrus]

It would be handy to be able to take an on demand Full Backup of a single VM in a job, as well as a Quick (incremental) Backup.

We have many occasions where our DBA requests a full backup of a SQL VM (required to reset transaction logs ?? - don't know, not a DBA ), and that means a new Full Backup of every VM in the entire job.
It seemed impossible because of the file structure prior to v9, but with the per-VM files - would it not be easier to implement this (or even script it) now?

[veremin]

It seemed impossible because of the file structure prior to v9, but with the per-VM files - would it not be easier to implement this (or even script it) now?

The upcoming release won't have this functionality. However, you can still use the script referenced by Luca. In nutshell, the code excludes all, but one VM and initiates a full backup cycle. Thanks.

[phil987AQ]

Hello
Feature request!! Please can we have the option to backup single VM within a Job? For example when adding SQL severs to backup jobs the log backup fails every 15 minutes until you can run a full backup! I don't want to run the other 50 machines in the backup job.
Or am I missing anyway to already do this?
Thanks
Phil

[Gostev]

Hi, Phil - it's in my list, I too think it is important to have. Thanks!

[RobinPGI]

Did this functionality ever get added?

[Shestakov]

Hello Robin,
The feature was not added to the product UI. However the script still should work.
Thanks!

[cookiejc]

Does anyone know if this feature ever got added? We're facing the same issue with SQL servers needing a full backup before logs will be processed. Thanks

[Shestakov]

Hello, cookiejc.
The feature is not added yet.
Thanks

[Jim_eHealth]

Does this exist yet via the GUI in version 11? We are still on 9.5.4. Does the script still work in Version 11 ?

[foggy]

Hi Jim, v11 doesn't have this kind of functionality but the script should do the trick. Could you please describe your scenario so we could maybe think of a possible workaround?