How do Install Agent Manually as Veeam Does

[tegroup]

Today I got notified to update Veeam B&R from 12.3.2.3617 to 12.3.2.4165.

I was also told there's a new Veeam Agent: 6.3.2.1302

Veeam B&R won't automatically update to this new agent, so I have to remove the old version to install the new version.

The problem is, when you run the VeeamAgentWindows_6.3.2.1302.exe installer, it puts a bunch of extra software on the computer and a popup comes up every boot.

How do I run the Agent installer from the .exe to install as Veeam B&R would silently install?

[Dima P.]

Hello Trevor,

Veeam B&R won't automatically update to this new agent, so I have to remove the old version to install the new version.

It's not accurate - Veeam B&R will automatically update all managed agents during the first rescan of protection groups. For 'Pre-installed agent' protection groups and manually managed agents you might need to follow instuctions in this KB articleVeeam Agent for Microsoft Windows 6.3.2.1302 Private Fix Deployment Information. Thank you!

[Gostev]

Right, only standalone agents cannot update themselves automatically. That specific functionality in the standalone agent UI where you check for and install updates is unfortunately not currently prepared to see a new build number with only the 4th octet changed.

[tegroup]

So I really want to remove the old agent and install the new agent.

If I remove the agent with VB&R, I can reinstall with VB&R but it's the old version.

What's the command to install the agent from the .exe but still get the same install as if I did it through VB&R?

[tegroup]

You know, like:
VeeamAgentWindows_6.3.2.1302.exe /silent /accepteula /norestart

Because when I run VeeamAgentWindows_6.3.2.1302.exe it plops shortcuts on my server, and a window pops up on boot that complains about something we don't use...


I'd love to install the agent like Veeam B&R does.