Moving data to new repository

[taalas]

Hi,

I am currently trying to move backup data from a repository on a NAS device to a local repository (on the backup server). After reading up on this it seemed, that it would simply be possible to add a new repository (with identical configuration) and then Robocopy the data to the new repository. After doing this the repository shows as "invalid" in Veeam Backup for M365. Is there anything I could check/change?

[karsten123]

kb2649

[Mildur]

Hello Taalas

Moving data to a new repository is simple.
1) Remove the old repository in the VB365 console. This is important to close the open database connections to the repository files. If there are jobs pointed to that repository, disable them and point them to temporary repository while doing the migration.
2) Important: Copy the entire folder structure from the original repository to the new location
The following files/folders must be present in the root folder of the repository:
- Repository.sqlite
- Repository.xml
- Folders with year numbers which contain the database files
3) Add the root folder to the VB365 backup console as a new repository.
4) Target the job to the new repository.

If you have followed this steps and it still doesn't work, please open a case with our support team and tell me the case number.

Best,
Fabian

[karsten123]

no need to shutdown the services? nice.

[Mildur]

If you want to move a single repository, services don't have to be disabled. But it can also work with disabling the services.
Just make sure, that the database files are not in use while copying or moving the data to the new location

Best,
Fabian

[karsten123]

is there a way to check if they are in use, maybe powershell? just to be sure.