Proxy and Deduplication

[itpau]

Hello,

I'm seting up a new server to store my backup Jobs

This physical server running Windows Server 2012 R2 and got local storage of 40TB.

My Veeam B&R Server current location is on the same network and site that my snew server but I planned to move it to DR site.

I gonna need a Proxy on my Main site to optimize my backup job. Does it possible to install Veeam Proxy on physical server ? or I have to install Proxy on VM Vmware ?

About deduplication, how to do for 40TB volume ? Set up deduplication in Windows side, Veeam Side or Both ?

I run Veam B&R 9.5 last update

ITPAU

[Alex Uryumtsev]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Does it possible to install Veeam Proxy on physical server ? or I have to install Proxy on VM Vmware ?

The role of a backup proxy can be assigned to a dedicated Microsoft Windows server (physical or virtual). By default, it's assigned to a backup server.

About deduplication, how to do for 40TB volume ? Set up deduplication in Windows side, Veeam Side or Both ?

There is no universal answer for your question as far as in every case deduplication performance might vary. I would recommend you to test several scenarios and compare the results. In case of the windows server deduplication setup follow this kb.

Also I would highly recommend you to read old threads (this, for instance) about your topic and our FAQ.
BR,
Alex

[itpau]

Thanks for your answer.

How can I can assign it to physical ?
Because when I try it trough "Backup Infrasctructure > Backup Proxies > Add.." I just can for VMware or Hyper-V.

Ok I gonna read this old threads.

ITPAU

[Alex Uryumtsev]

How can I can assign it to physical ?
Because when I try it trough "Backup Infrasctructure > Backup Proxies > Add.." I just can for VMware or Hyper-V.

You will add windows server on the later stage.

Also check the requirements for the backup proxy.

If you have any questions left, let me know.

[itpau]

It's little bit weird to use VMware to install Backup Proxy on W2012R2 physical no ?

[Alex Uryumtsev]

Nothing wired, you specify virtualization platform for the proxy.

[itpau]

Ok but server where I want to install it is not virtualized but physical. It's why I think it's weird.

I think there's something I don't understand. I gonna read posts that you linked me

[nmdange]

Only the "virtual appliance" transport mode requires the proxy to be a VMWare VM.
https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/backu ... tml?ver=95

[itpau]

Fixed

I had really huge misunderstanding.

I selected Backup Proxy for Vmware infrastructure, and "Network" for Transport mode.

It works now

Thanks everyone

[veremin]

Ok but server where I want to install it is not virtualized but physical. It's why I think it's weird.

Firstly you need to specify what virtualization platform proxy server will be used for: VMware or Hyper-V. Why? Because components installed on proxy server as well as available processing modes differ, depending on virtualization type.

Physical and virtual proxy servers (of the same virtualization type) run the very components. So, such separation in UI (assuming we had one) wouldn't make a lot of sense.

Hope it helps.

Thanks!

[itpau]

Last Questions about Proxy.

now my proxy is set up on my server who host my backup repo.

Does it a best practice ? It Doesn't reduce performances ?

Maybe it will be better if I set up proxy on other server ?

ITPAU

[veremin]

For simple deployment you can stick to all-in-one model, just make sure that the given server is stuffed with required resources - should be capable of running both roles at the same time. Check system requirements section of our Help Center for more information regarding that. Thanks!