IDC Logo

Veeam #1 Worldwide in
Data Recovery & Protection in 2H'22

LEARN MORE

How to configure Veeam B&R to work with replicated volume snapshots on the target Pure Storage array

KB ID: 3023
Product: Veeam Backup & Replication
Published: 2019-10-16
Last Modified: 2023-02-14
mailbox
Get weekly article updates
By subscribing, you are agreeing to have your personal information managed in accordance with the terms of Veeam's Privacy Notice.

Cheers for trusting us with the spot in your mailbox!

Now you’re less likely to miss what’s been brewing in our knowledge base with this weekly digest

error icon

Oops! Something went wrong.

Please try again later.

Article Applicability

This article is only relevant to configurations using the following versions of the Pure Storage Plug-In versions 1.3.18 and 1.2.45.

Starting with Pure Storage Plug-In v2.0.47, this procedure is no longer needed.

Challenge

Replicated volume snapshots on the target Pure Storage array are not displayed in the storage system hierarchy in the Veeam Backup & Replication console.

Cause

The Pure Storage Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication version is earlier than 1.2.45 or the Veeam.Backup.PublicStoragePlugin.PureStorage.dll.config file is missing or improperly configured.

Solution

Starting from the Pure Storage Plug-In for Veeam Backup & Replication version 1.2.45, you can use replicated volume snapshots on the target Pure Storage array to browse or restore VM data.
To display replicated volume snapshots in the storage system hierarchy:

1. Make sure that the Veeam.Backup.PublicStoragePlugin.PureStorage.dll.config file exists in the plug-in installation folder.

NOTE: By default, the plug-in is installed to the Plugins\Storage\Pure Storage Inc subfolder of the Veeam Backup & Replication installation folder. If the configuration file does not exist, reinstall the plug-in.

2. Make sure that the ExposeShadowVolumes key in the configuration file has the True value:
<configuration>
  <appSettings>
    <add key="ExposeShadowVolumes" value="True"/>
  </appSettings>
</configuration>
If the configuration file exists and the key has the True value, Veeam Backup & Replication will create auxiliary volumes with the VEEAM-ShadowReplica prefix on the target Pure Storage array during the storage system rescan. After that, Veeam Backup & Replication will mount to the auxiliary volumes the replicated volume snapshots and display the snapshots in the storage system hierarchy.

More Information

If you want to hide replicated volume snapshots from the storage system hierarchy, set the ExposeShadowVolumes key in the configuration file to False. Mind that after you change the key value to False, the auxiliary VEEAM-ShadowReplica volumes will actually remain on the target Pure Storage array. Veeam Backup & Replication deletes the auxiliary volumes only when the Pure Storage array is removed from the Veeam backup infrastructure. If you do not plan to remove the Pure Storage array from the Veeam backup infrastructure, you can delete the auxiliary volumes manually in the Pure Storage console. 
To submit feedback regarding this article, please click this link: Send Article Feedback
To report a typo on this page, highlight the typo with your mouse and press CTRL + Enter.

Spelling error in text

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Thank you!

Thank you!

Your feedback has been received and will be reviewed.

Oops! Something went wrong.

Please try again later.

You have selected too large block!

Please try select less.

KB Feedback/Suggestion

This form is only for KB Feedback/Suggestions, if you need help with the software open a support case

By submitting, you are agreeing to have your personal information managed in accordance with the terms of Veeam's Privacy Notice.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Verify your email to continue your product download
We've sent a verification code to:
  • Incorrect verification code. Please try again.
An email with a verification code was just sent to
Didn't receive the code? Click to resend in sec
Didn't receive the code? Click to resend
Thank you!

Thank you!

Your feedback has been received and will be reviewed.

error icon

Oops! Something went wrong.

Please try again later.