Challenge
This article describes Veeam Agent for Linux support of different kernel versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives.
Cause
Last-minute kernel patches for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives may cause Veeam Agent for Linux to go unstable (veeam.com/kb2786).
Solution
Veeam Agent for Linux v4.0.1:
| RHEL version | Kernel supported up to | VAL build | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0-8.2 | 4.18.0-193.6.3.el8_2 | 4.0.1.2365 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4.0.1. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10a. |
| 7.0-7.8 | 3.10.0-1127.13.1.el7 | 4.0.1.2365 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4.0.1. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10a. |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.30.2.el6 | 4.0.1.2365 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4.0.1. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10a. |
Veeam Agent for Linux v4:
| RHEL version | Kernel supported up to | VAL build | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.0-8.1 | 4.18.0-147.8.1.el8_1 | 4.0.0.1961 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4 GA build. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10 GA. |
| 7.8 | 3.10.0-1127.10.1.el7 | 4.0.0.1961 | Known issue: deployment via Agent Management fails. For packages and instructions please open a support ticket. |
| 7.0-7.7 | 3.10.0-1062.18.1.el7 | 4.0.0.1961 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4 GA build. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10 GA. |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.29.2.el6 | 4.0.0.1961 | Veeam Agents for Linux version 4 GA build. Also shipped with Backup & Replication v10 GA. |
Veeam Agent for Linux v3:
| RHEL version | Kernel supported up to | VAL build | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | 4.18.0-147 | 3.0.2.1193 | For packages and instructions please open a support ticket. |
| 8.0 | 4.18.0-80.7.2 | 3.0.2.1185 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1185 from veeam.com. For managed installations the build is shipped with Backup & Replication v.9.5 update 4b (9.5.4.2866). For details on Backup & Replication 9.5.4.2866 please refer to kb2970. |
| 7.7 and later | 3.10.0-1062 or newer | 3.0.2.1190 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1190 from repository.veeam.com. For instructions on how to deploy build 3.0.2.1190 on installations managed by Backup & Replication please refer to Veeam Agent Management Guide. |
| 7.0-7.6 | 3.10.0-957.27.2 | 3.0.2.1185 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1185 from veeam.com. For managed installations the build is shipped with Backup & Replication v.9.5 update 4b (9.5.4.2866). For details on Backup & Replication 9.5.4.2866 please refer to kb2970. |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.18.2 | 3.0.2.1185 | For standalone installations you can obtain build 3.0.2.1185 from veeam.com. For managed installations the build is shipped with Backup & Replication v.9.5 update 4b (9.5.4.2866). For details on Backup & Replication 9.5.4.2866 please refer to kb2970. |