Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows Backup Session Failure is Reported as Successful
Challenge
In certain rare circumstances, a failed backup retry session for a Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows job operating in Managed by backup server mode may be reported as a Success.
Impacted Configuration
- Veeam Backup & Replication 12 (build 12.0.x) Deployed.
- Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows operating in Managed Mode
- Veeam Agent for Microsoft Windows job configured within Veeam Backup & Replication using Managed by backup server mode.
- Unstable network connection, which may cause backup job failures.
Potentially affected jobs will be listed in the Veeam Backup & Replication Console under Jobs > Backup section, as the job type "Windows Agent Backup."
Example
Solution
This issue was resolved in Veeam Backup & Replication 12.1.
Upgrade Veeam Backup & Replication to the latest version.
Should you have any concerns about existing backups, please, reach out to Veeam Technical Support.
If this KB article did not resolve your issue or you need further assistance with Veeam software, please create a Veeam Support Case.
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
Thank you!
Your feedback has been received and will be reviewed.
KB Feedback/Suggestion
This form is only for KB Feedback/Suggestions, if you need help with the software open a support case
Thank you!
Your feedback has been received and will be reviewed.
Oops! Something went wrong.
Please, try again later.