[FEATURE REQUEST] Return of combined XLSX reports in v13

[fabio.hanson]

Hi there,

Could we still have the option for xlsx combined reports, since V13 reports are now .csv in .zip. But with no legacy option for .xlsx regardless.
These reports were still good to have for non-technical users and backups truths.

Thanks,
F

[jorgedlcruz]

Hello Fabio,
We are taking note about new desired formats. We focused on the most popular ones. CSV for Business Analysis, and PDF for compliance.

Although Excel was a good export, we couldn't fit within the new release.

It is added on the roadmap, so as per other requirements it might come but without any ETA.

The main problem today for those users is that the CSVs come separate is this right?

Thank you

[fabio.hanson]

Hello Jorge,

Yes, one component today is that the CSVs are separate. But, it was equally important to have the graphical elements within the xlsx files.
Our workflows require sign off from multiple technical and non-technical individuals, which the xlsx files facilitated. The workflow becomes harder and more time consuming with csv or pdf data.

In addition to this, we run well over 600 systems distributed across various locations, each with their own isolated Veeam Backup & Replication, and Veeam ONE server. The xlsx files were/are essential for Accountability and Backup Governance.

It seems prudent to remove a feature from v12 to v13. This leaves us continuing to run v12 despite also having v13 licenses, and not utilitising the vast performance gain and featureset v13 now provides.

Warm regards,
F

[jorgedlcruz]

Understood Fabio,
Good feedback. We have added this feedback and we will try to deliver an XLSX format in our future releases. The PDF file contains the charts, and the data, and with the new filtering the reports could be super precise and granular, with less columns, and rows.

At the moment I cannot provide with any estimation when XLSX will come, I will keep you posted.

[fabio.hanson]

Hello Jorge,

We will await further response. Thank you in advance.

F