Upgrade from 11.0 - Community Edition

[kostasp]

I am trying to upgrade to a newer version, but it seems that 11a is a minimum requirement.
Is there a way to go first to 11a?
Thank you

[Mildur]

Hello

Welcome to the forum.
For 11.0, follow the upgrade path provided here:
https://www.veeam.com/kb2053
Path: 11 (11.0.0.x) → 12.0 → 12.3.2 → 13.0.1

Or re-install v13.0.1 with a new configuration, import your backups and map them to new backup jobs. Considering your old version, re-installation with a new configuration may be the better option than upgrading.

Best,
Fabian

[kostasp]

Thanks Fabian,

What does "importing backups" process involve?
Keeping the repository and pointing the new configuration to this repository? Will they be compatible?

[Mildur]

You're welcome.

Importing backups means registering your existing backup files with a new backup server. This allows you to perform restores from backups created by another backup server or continue using the existing backup files in new jobs.

0.) Uninstall Veeam Backup & Replication from your current server, or use a new Windows machine.
1.) Deploy a fresh Veeam Backup & Replication installation.
2.) Add your old repository (same path as before).
3.) Rescan your repository.
4.) Create new backup and backup copy jobs.
5.) Map existing backup files (e.g. Hyper-V / Backup Copy) to the new jobs.

A new deployment is cleaner than upgrading from old versions such as version 11.0 and ensures you start with a fresh database, free from outdated entries that could cause minor issues in some rare cases.

Best regards,
Fabian

[kostasp]

Thank you for your clear instructions, I'll go this way!