Using Server 2008 R2 instead of Server 2016 for Veeam B&R

[burak]

Hello,

are there any advantages for using Windows Server 2016 for Veeam B&R Management instead of Server 2008 R2?
Currently, Veeam B&R is installed on a Hyper-V host which backups two hosts on a NAS repository. Another dedicated server with Server 2008 R2 is available, which could manage the Veeam backup jobs. Does I lose any features that are only available by using Server 2016?

Thanks
Burak

[prewest]

I found out that if you are using REFS in the vm`s that you are backing up, you cannot open them on 2008r2 or 2012r2 (REFS version of 2016 release).
Other than that, there should be no problems.

[burak]

ReFS is not used as file systme inside of the VMs but is used on the storage that holding the VMs on both Hyper-V hosts. So, I think this isn't a problem?

[DGrinev]

Hi Burak,

You should be ok with the described scenario, also review this thread about ReFS and 2016 Host, it might be useful. Thanks!