Move Veeam from on server to another

[pdr67]

Iam trying to move Veeam database from a old server to a new on.
tried sql backup and restore got a error trying to login to new server.
Configuration database is in use by the Veeam Backup console installed on xxx....

[Gostev]

Philip, easiest way to resolve this is to re-install Veeam Backup and point the setup wizard to this new database, then when it warns you that the database is in use by another installation, choose to take over the database.

[wisecra]

FWIW, I had this same issue.

Backed up the db, restored it to the new server and got that message.

When I run the installer, I got "repair or remove" as options, repair doesn't let me make the change you mention.

I had to remove and then reinstall Veeam and that worked.

veeam_backup_4.1.2.125

[wisecra]

Ok, I lied.

I backed up the SQL database and restored it to the new server.

The jobs are there, but when i try and run them, I got SOAP authentication errors - the new server couldn't talk to the two ESX servers. Fixed that.

Then the jobs couldn't find the source VM, and said it wasn't there. Fixed that.

Then the jobs couldn't find the destination replica, so I readded the datastore as the target, and it complained that I should remove the host and readd it. Maybe fixed that Itesting).

Folks THIS SHOULD BE EASIER.

[Gostev]

Saved passwords are encrypted with machine-specific private key, so you need to re-enter the password for vCenter/ESX connection settings. Unfortunately, any security adds complexity. If we would not encrypt saved credentials with machine-specific key, then anyone would be able to restore backup to some other computer and pull all the passwords out.

The rest of issues mentioned above are not expected though, not sure what may have triggered those.

[wisecra]

Nope. Now it's treating it like a new replication and has blown my changeblock tracking and all. Great.

[wisecra]

Thanks for reply. I can understand the password issue, but could you please lay out the proper steps to move this?
I know sql. I did a full backup of the database, did a full restore. all the jobs are there. I fix the password issue you mentioned.

*** could you please, please put a list of the additional steps needed beyond just backing up & restoring the database? ***
For instance, how do get around the issue mentioned above, "Configuration database is in use by the Veeam Backup console installed on xxx....", other than uninstalling & re-installing VEEAM.
On the SQL side, you can just say "properly backup & restore the database" but we need to know the Veeam-specific items.

THanks!!
cpw...

[Vitaliy S.]

Craid, to get aroung this message please follow the instruction mentioned in the forum topic below:
http://www.veeam.com/forums/viewtopic.p ... nfo#p12702

[wisecra]

First, thanks for the quick reply!

That would address the error message, but it doesn't address the blown CBT, and CBT is critical when you're replicating VMs from a primary to a DR site.
In this case, replication of the VM involved in this test has gone from 6 hours to 4-5 days (it appears), and that's a big, Big issue for us, and I'm sure for other folks.

Again, thanks!
cpw...

[Vitaliy S.]

Craig,

Moving Veeam SQL configuration database and re-using it with another backup server should not affect CBT, please contact our support team for assistance.

[cffit]

I have to agree with wisecra on this one. I've both moved the DB server a while back, and then just recently I moved the application to a new server. All the documentation I found, along with a call to support beforehand, led to a simple solution as if it's a single, super easy task. "You just move such and such and repoint this". There are MANY little things that need to be tweaked after these types of moves, most of which are not documented or noted, and I find that I get better information on them in these forums than I do from actual direct support. Many times I call in and I end up telling the tech what I found in the forums here, which has always been the resolution. I just call in to confirm, but I usually feel like I have a better idea of answers than the techs I get.

[foggy]

Christensen, this is pretty old one, starting v6.5 you can use configuration backup functionality to easily migrate your backup server to the new host. Thanks.

[kamalkant]

I have restored the Veeam 7.0 on a new server and import the veeam configuration database from the old one. while I start veeam backup and replication console. I get this error: "configuration DB is in use by Veeam backup and replication installed on xxxx server. I have also tried re-installing veeam set up and when I try to use existing db; I get other error: "cannot use database, because it was created with later version of the product". please help.

[Vitaliy S.]

Kamalkant,

Can you please tell me if you've used the previous database for new installation of Veeam B&R initially? BTW, did you install patch 1 on your previous backup server?

Thanks!

[kamalkant]

Hi Vitaliy.

yes this db is from old machine, and it is also running on veeam 7 Patch 1.

[Gostev]

Then it is not something we will be able to assist you with over forum posts... please, open a support case.

[foggy]

I believe support will be able to assist you in changing the database version number, since it is newer on the version with patch already installed (while you're trying to install basic release first and then apply the patch).

[sherpas]

We're experiencing the same thing, we can't install .690 since the database has been used on .871, is there a workaround for this?

[Vitaliy S.]

Yes, our support team can assist you with this issue. Thanks!

[dgatta]

Hello I have some issues in installing Veeam B&R v. 7

here is the scenario

I had in production a Veeam backup server (let's call it SRVA). SRVA was a windows 2012 virtual machin on vsphere Virtual infrastructure that does not start anymore

I try to get SRVA up and running without succes so I decide that is less time-consuming rebuild a Windows 2012 VM and re-install Veeam B&R onto. let's call this new server SRVB
DB is on separate DB server

when I try to Install Veeam, pointing to the existing DB and DB Server, I receive a pop-up windows stating
"Configuration Database is in use bye the Veeam Backup & Replication console installed on "SRVA". Do you want to continue the installation?"

If I press Yes I get a pop-up error stating
"Unable to use the database Veeambackup, because it was created with a later version of the product."


I checked in DB tables and I get that current_version is 1199.

Suggestion?
what can I do to install the product?

thanks

[Vitaliy S.]

Hi Davide,

You need to contact our technical team and change Veeam B&R database build number in order to re-use this database with a new server deployment.

Thanks!

[dgatta]

Hello Vitaliy

I read your KB article #1845 "Installation Fails with Patched Database"

if you refer to the Update SQL statement it is ok.
I would like to know to which version of Veeam B&R 7 correspond the 1199 value

thanks

[Vitaliy S.]

I would like to know to which version of Veeam B&R 7 correspond the 1199 value

Yes, I'm referring to a SQL script that adjusts the database build number. Unfortunately, I don't know what is 1199, but you need to set it to the original build number of Veeam B&R v7. You can get this number either from our support team or by installing fresh Veeam B&R server with a default database.

[dgatta]

After set the 1179 value, setup was good

Now I can get the former environment but it is not possible to re-run backup job (backup copy jobs are OK).
they fail with logon error.

If i Create the job from scratch they work.

How it is possible to get the previous jobs functionning?

[veremin]

How it is possible to get the previous jobs functionning?

You can try to recreate jobs and map them to the existing backup files. Thanks.

[Vitaliy S.]

they fail with logon error.

You need to re-enter all passwords for existing jobs, as they were encrypted with previous backup machine specific key.

[dgatta]

this worked.
thanks