Use single-file backup method for backup copy in v12

[lazynooblet]

Is there a hidden option, or registry item we can set to force Veeam to adhere to the backup repository storage settings and use single-file (or per-job) storage method?

I've recreated our backup copy job and we are having real problems with the per-machine method.

Our engineering team regularly makes copies of existing virtual machines as part of their development process. We backup the entire cluster and previously, cloning a VM added negligible extra space to the backup. Now we are seeing an extra 200G file get created which is severely impacting our retention capabilities.

[Gostev]

No, V12 does not support single-file for Backup Copy jobs any longer. This backup storage format is being deprecated.

[lazynooblet]

This is really dissapointing.

Is there a downgrade path from v12 to v11?

[Gostev]

No, downgrades between major versions are never supported because backup format changes. The only option is to make a new V11 install and start from scratch.

[SIESA]

Hello,

I also used this method which saved storage space. I find it a shame that this method has to be removed. Without taking into account customer reviews.

A disappointed customer