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).
VAL build 3.0.1.1046
| RHEL version | Kernel supported up to |
| 7.x | 3.10.0-957.27.2 |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.18.2 |
VAL build 3.0.2.1185
| RHEL version | Kernel supported up to |
| 8.x | 4.18.0-80.7.2 |
| 7.x | 3.10.0-957.27.2 |
| 6.x | 2.6.32-754.18.2 |
RHEL 7.7 and derivatives (kernel 3.10.0-1062 or higher) are ONLY supported by VAL build 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 open a support ticket.