Replication/DR repositories

[FrenchBlue]

Hello,

We have 2 DC/2 Veeam instances, each one replicating backups on a remote repository (Linux) in the other DC. For the DRP (but first, DRP test), we plan to import the replicated backups repository in the local Veeam instance and use backups there to restore VMs. Will this break the backup copies chain of the production site? I remember that, unless it changed recently, Linux repos can't be shared between 2 VBR instances, we tried to do this but had certificates issues, it failed. So once the DR test is finished, we'll probably have to re-import back the remote repo in the other VBR instance, I'm afraid it could break the backup copies chain at each DR test, which would be annoying.

Thanks.

[Mildur]

Hi FrenchBlue

Linux Repositories (deployed as BYO linux machines) can be shared between two backup server, but not supported. Both backup server have to run the exact same product version/build.
And we recommend to use different folder paths for each backup server in case you write backups with both backup server.

Nevertheless, I heard of customers doing it. It should work without „re-import on primary backup server“, but in case there are any issues our support may not be able to assist.

If you are looking for a clean and supported solution, then please have a look at our new Veeam Software Appliance with its HA feature. You can failover to the backup server in the second datacenter and start recovering immediately.

Or check out our Veeam Recovery Orchestrator.

Best,
Fabian

[FrenchBlue]

Thanks, we will make some tests. A couple of years ago it was already supposed to be working but not supported, but it didn't work at all, importing the repo in the 2nd VBR broke the connection of the 1st one due to certificates issues, maybe this has been solved in between.

[Mildur]

Hi FrenchBlue

importing the repo in the 2nd VBR broke the connection of the 1st one due to certificates issues, maybe this has been solved in between.

It should have worked (but not supported) since v11a and some patches.

Best,
Fabian