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Upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication Version 6

KB ID:

1363

Product:

Veeam Backup & Replication

Version:

6.x

Published:

2011-11-30

Last Modified:

2013-05-29

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Challenge

Steps for upgrading to Veeam Backup & Replication 6.

Solution

1. Check to see what version of Veeam Backup & Replication you have installed currently.

Go to Help --> About
Check what version you have installed, if you do not have version 5.0.1.198 or above, please upgrade to a supported version first.
You can get info about downloading the 5.0.2.230 software package here: http://www.veeam.com/KB1360
Install or upgrade to Veeam Backup & Replication version 5.0.2.230, follow the instructions in the release notes contained in the zip file with the software package
Re-run all of your jobs and make sure they complete successfully.

2. Uninstall Veeam Backup & Replication (Database will remain intact)

3. Uninstall Veeam Enterprise Manager

4. Install Veeam Backup & Replication version 6.X using installation package.

Check the release notes included in the software package for the system requirements.
Follow the steps provided in the installer wizard.

5. After installation completes download and install the latest patch: http://www.veeam.com/KB1751

Follow the steps provided in the installer wizard.

6. Open Veeam Backup & Replication and navigate to Backup Repositories Pane.

Ensure any CIFS targets have the correct credentials by checking the Share tab under the Backup Repository Properties.
These credentials need the ability to write to this share.

7. If necessary, install Veeam Enterprise Manager.

This is not a required component

8. Run each "legacy job" you have until it is successful to ensure that the target specified in the repository is working properly and job(s) meta-data required for Version 6 job(s) is gathered on your legacy Version 5 job(s).