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Migrate Backups from NFS/SMB Data Domain Repository to DDBoost-based Repository

Migrate Backups from NFS/SMB Data Domain Repository to DDBoost-based Repository

KB ID:	1964
Product:	Veeam Backup & Replication \| 12 \| 12.1 \| 12.2 \| 12.3 \| 12.3.1 \| 12.3.2
Published:	2014-11-21
Last Modified:	2025-05-20

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Purpose

This article documents how to migrate existing restore points from an existing NFS or SMB repository to an integrated DDBoost-based repository.

Use case: During initial deployment of Veeam Backup & Replication, the Data Domain storage appliance was added as an SMB share repository, and the backup administrator would like to have Veeam connect to the Data Domain via DD Boost to enhance backup and restore performance.

Solution

Before You Begin

Review the following:

Migration Procedure

Add the Deduplicating Storage Appliance.
Use the built-in Backup Move operation to relocate the backup files.

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