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.
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.
- 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.
- This is not a required component