Execute scanbackup specifying all backup data

[yusuke]

Run scanbackup by specifying all backup data. Scanbackup can be executed using Start-VBRScanBackup in PowerShell, but how should I write the code to run it for all backup data? Also, is it possible to run it in PowerShell with conditions such as targeting only specific backup data, specific restore points, or specific time periods? If it's possible, please provide that code.

[david.domask]

Hi yusuke, welcome to the forums.

https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backu ... an&ver=120

Can I ask if you have reviewed the documentation on this cmdlet? Start-VBRScanBackup begins Scan Backup, which works with entire backups; each restore point defines an "interval" of time the backup has protected; the intent here is that you can scan a backup for signs of malicious activities with Veeam Threat Hunter, YARA Rules, or your own anti-virus.

So to pick specific dates, you'd specify the dates as shown in the cmdlet user guide page. Specific restore points would be done by specifying an interval that includes that restore point; I would fetch the restore point with Get-VBRRestorePoint and use its CreationTime property to define the interval for Start-VBRScanBackup.