Veeam Backup 1.0.1 Release Notes Updated: May 28, 2008; The current build is: 1.0.1.76 These Release Notes give you information about installing Veeam Backup for VMware Infrastructure 3 version 1.0.1, its features, relevant information about documentation, online resources, etc. Release version of Veeam Backup 1.0.1 is available for download from Veeam Software starting March 21, 2008. It can be downloaded from: http://www.veeam.com/download.asp?step=2&license_type=26. For more information please see the following sections: * What's New in Veeam Backup 1.0.1 * Features * Bug Fixes and Improvements * Known Issues * Technical Documentation References * System Requirements * Installation and Uninstallation * Starting Veeam Backup * Licensing * Contacting Veeam Software WHAT'S NEW IN VEEAM BACKUP 1.0.1 * VMware VCB 1.1 support * Improved performance for backup, replication and file-level restore * Light version of setup is available now FEATURES Veeam Backup features * Backup and Replication * File-level recovery for Windows file formats * Replication rollback * Data de-duplication for reduced storage cost * Integration with VCB technology * VCB on-the-fly support * Synthetic backup for faster recovery * Integrated with the new Veeam FastSCP Veeam FastSCP NEW features * Copying process optimized by pre-allocation of disk space (as executed in VMKFS tools) * Linux-aware * Scheduled Copy function added * My Computer node added * VirtualCenter tree support BUG FIXES AND IMPROVEMENTS * Various VCB-enabled backup and replication problems are fixed * Work with SQL database is improved, deadlocks and concurrency violations are removed * Various bug fixes for the file-level restore (now you can mount multiple disks simultaneously, and etc.) * Percent complete calculation problem is fixed for the running jobs * Data compression is fixed for backup jobs through VCB * Ability to connect to VC via non-default port * Backup on network share works now * Restore VM feature is fixed for virtual machines with large disks (more than 100Gb) * Fixed issue with service start after the system was restarted. Fixed GUI problems for the job management, FastSCP and all wizards. KNOWN ISSUES * Non-Latin characters are not supported in VM properties, e.g. VM name * File-level restore supports only flat disks * File-level restore supports only Windows file systems * File-level restore explorer might show different drive letters than in the actual VM * Started backup/replication job cannot be stopped * Only "password" authentication method is supported for Linux hosts. * Veeam Backup Service account must have non-empty password * Veeam Backup Service account must have local SQLExpress DB access (if other than installation account is used) * Backup and replication jobs create temporary snapshots for VM. If not deleted, these snapshots are handled during next sessions. * Retention rules are implemented for the backup at large, but not for separate VMs in the backup * Veeam Backup fails to connect to ESX host if the user’s home directory is missing. * Veeam Backup Service does not support mapped drives. Full network path should be used instead. * When backed up or replicated, suspended VMs are shut down on the target. * Supports only locally installed SQL Server 2005 Express Edition. * File-level restore for VM with snapshots will mount the file system of the latest snapshot file but not the actual vmdk. * If the job is running, all changes made to this job’s settings will be eventually lost. * If replicated VM is started outside from Veeam Backup, all maintained restore points will become invalid immediately and will remain orphaned for the consequent job runs. In that case you will have to delete them manually and restart your replication job. * For VM that is included into vmotion, it is recommended to use backup over VCB. Backup via service console may fail if the virtual machine was migrated to another host. * VM snapshots may be lost during backup or replication job through VCB. * Does not support VCB in the LAN mode. * It is not recommended to restore multiple VMs or failover multiple replicas simultaneously. TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION REFERENCES When you have questions about Veeam Backup, following resources are available to you: Product web-page: http://www.veeam.com/vmware-esx-backup.html Datasheet: http://www.veeam.com/vmware-esx-server/backup/documents/veeam_backup.pdf Getting Started Guide: http://veeam.com/vmware-esx-server/backup/documents/Backup Getting Started Guide.pdf Tech Support Forum: http://www.veeam.com/forum/ The Help is also available on pressing F1 or HELP button from program interface. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS VMware Infrastructure 3: ESX Server 3.x; VirtualCenter 2.x, VMware Consolidated Backup Framework compatible with your current ESX Server version (required to perform VCB-enabled backup) VCB in the LAN mode is not supported in the current version OS: Windows XP (SP2), Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003. The OS must be in 32-bit edition and contain all the latest security updates Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher installed; Microsoft Installer 3.1 Processor: Pentium III CPU or higher preferred Memory: 256MB RAM (512MB or higher preferred) Free Hard Disk Space: 25MB Resolution: 1024x768 or higher preferred Network adapter: 10 mbit/sec or higher preferred INSTALLING VEEAM BACKUP 1. Download the latest Veeam Backup from http://www.veeam.com/download_all.asp 2. Run the VeeamBackupandFastSCP.exe setup file. 3. Follow wizard steps. UNINSTALLING VEEAM BACKUP 1. Click "Start", and then click "Control Panel". 2. Click "Add or Remove Programs" or "Programs and Features" Icon. 3. Scroll down to "Veeam Backup and FastSCP", click it, and then click "Change/Remove". STARTING If you perform full installation of Veeam Backup and start it for the first time, you are required to activate the license file. Browse to the license file (.lic) that was sent to you after registration to activate license. (see Licensing section for details). After the license is activated you will be able to use all features which require a valid license, such as: Backup, Restore and Schedule Copy. For detailed instructions use Backup Getting Started Guide (See Technical Documentation References). LICENSING The Veeam Backup software consists of two components: Veeam FastSCP and Veeam Backup. The FastSCP component is available at no charge. Note: The Schedule Copy function of the FastSCP component is available on activating the Backup license. Veeam Backup is licensed per socket for each Managed Server. Managed Server is defined as VMware ESX Server that is monitored, collected data from or otherwise managed by the software. "Socket" means a single, physical chip that houses no more than four (4) processor cores. The trial license key is sent to you after registering the product with Veeam Software, please use the following link: http://www.veeam.com/download.asp?step=2&license_type=26 . After registering the product you will receive a trial license key. The trial license is valid for 30 days from moment of registration. To obtain a full license key for the desired number of "sockets", refer to: http://www.veeam.com/buy.asp. The full license includes a one-year maintenance plan. To renew your maintenance plan, please contact Veeam Customer Support at: support@veeam.com. Hint: Click the Help/License information on the toolbar to view or change your currently installed license. CONTACTING VEEAM SOFTWARE At Veeam Software we pay close attention to comments from our customers, it is important to us not only to quickly help you with your technical support issues, but we make it our mission to listen to your input, and to build our products with your suggestions in mind. Should you have a Customer Support issue or question, please feel free to contact us. We have qualified English speaking technical and customer support staff in the USA and Europe who will help you with any inquiry that you may have. Office Address: 15/3 Kondratyevsky, Kondratyevsky Business Center St. Petersburg, 195197 Russian Federation Phone: +7-812-6110035 38879 Mentor Avenue, Suite B5 Cleveland, Ohio 44094 USA Phone: +1-440-9514640 Email: support@veeam.com Technical Support We offer email technical support during business days. Your inquiry will be answered within twenty-four hours of receipt. When contacting technical support, please provide the following: * Information about Operating System and Database you are using. * Error message or description of the problem. To facilitate getting the detailed error message or report on activities performed, see Monitoring and Managing Jobs section of Veeam Backup Getting Started Guide (See Technical Documentation References). * The log files. (Located in %userprofile%\Local Settings\Application Data\Veeam\Backup). To submit your support ticket, use http://www.veeam.com/support.asp or email support@veeam.com Hint: Before contacting technical support, you may be able to find a resolution to your issue at Veeam Technical Support Forum at: http://www.veeam.com/forum/ Veeam Backup Release Notes ver.052808 © 2008 Veeam Software. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Veeam shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.