Veeam database migration to SQL Express or PostGRE ?

[Backup.Operator]

All of my Veeam backup Servers are on the v12.1 latest edition, however, the database is still using the SQL Server Express 2012 edition.

What are the best practices and the supported migration path from this old database?

[Mildur]

Hi Backup Operator

Please checkout our user guide and best practice guide. The best practice guide provides you with a flow chart to help you decide if a migration is required or not.

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

Best Practice: https://bp.veeam.com/vbr/2_Design_Struc ... abase.html

Best,
Fabian

[albertwt]

Hi Backup Operator,

FYI: The SQL Server Express 2012 edition is no longer supported since 2022:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/s ... ycle-dates

So it is better to migrate the database where practical.