Veeam's SQL Server Database

[wa15]

Hello all,

Question: Is it possible to have multiple versions of Veeam use the same SQL server instance? For example, for our Veeam servers at remote sites, can I have them point back to the main Veeam server at the main site and use that SQL server? This way we don't have multiple instances of SQL to manage.

Thanks!

[foggy]

Yes, I don't see any issues with sharing the same SQL Server instance between multiple backup servers. Thanks.

[stevenrodenburg1]

Simply use different names for the various Veeam Databases so that they don't conflict and you can easy identify who is who.

[wa15]

Thanks! Thinking more about this; and I am leaning towards doing a stand alone SQL server for each backup server so that in case the WAN connection is down; Veeam B&R is still functional and we can do restores.

[foggy]

Good point. And since each Veeam B&R installs its own SQL Express instance by default, there's not much actually to manage.