Linux

Step-by-Step Guide to Install Veeam Agent on Linux:

• Go to the Veeam website and navigate to the Downloads section.

• Search for Veeam Agent for Linux and download the appropriate package for your Linux distribution. Veeam Agent for Linux is available for:

  • DEB-based distributions (like Ubuntu or Debian)

  • RPM-based distributions (like CentOS, Fedora, or Red Hat)

2. Install Required Dependencies:

• Before installing Veeam Agent, make sure your system has all required dependencies.

• For DEB-based systems (like Ubuntu/Debian), use:

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install dkms linux-headers-$(uname -r)

• For RPM-based systems (like CentOS/RedHat/Fedora), use:

  sudo yum install dkms kernel-devel

3. Add the Veeam Repository:

• For easier installation and updates, add the Veeam repository to your system.

• DEB-based systems:

  sudo curl -o /etc/apt/sources.list.d/veeam.list https://repo.veeam.com/backup/linux/agent/dpkg/veeam.list
  sudo apt-key adv --keyserver hkp://keyserver.ubuntu.com:80 --recv-keys D6B6DB186A68F637

• RPM-based systems:

  sudo curl -o /etc/yum.repos.d/veeam.repo https://repo.veeam.com/backup/linux/agent/rpm/veeam.repo

4. Install Veeam Agent for Linux:

• After adding the repository, install Veeam Agent with the package manager.

• For DEB-based distributions (like Ubuntu, Debian):

  sudo apt update
  sudo apt install veeam

• For RPM-based distributions (like CentOS, RedHat, Fedora):

  sudo yum install veeam

5. Configure Veeam Agent:

• Once installed, run the following command to start the Veeam Agent configuration process:

  sudo veeamconfig ui

• The UI will walk you through the process of configuring backups. You’ll be able to:

  • Select what to back up (entire machine, volume-level backup, or file-level backup).

  • Choose a backup destination (local storage, network storage, or Veeam Backup & Replication repository).

  • Set a schedule for automatic backups.

If you prefer the command-line interface, you can also configure backups using:

sudo veeamconfig job create

6. Grant Necessary Permissions:

• Veeam Agent may need access to certain parts of your Linux system. Ensure that you run Veeam commands with sudo to give it the necessary privileges.

• For system-wide backup, Veeam will require root access.

7. Start a Backup:

• After configuring the job, you can start the backup manually by running:

  sudo veeamconfig job start --name <job_name>

• If you’ve scheduled the backups, they will run automatically at the times you've set.

8. Monitor and Manage Backups:

• To monitor backup progress or check the status of your backups, use the following command:

  sudo veeamconfig job list

• For more detailed information, you can use:

  sudo veeamconfig job info --name <job_name>

Optional Steps:

• Connect to Veeam Backup & Replication: If you have a Veeam Backup & Replication server in your infrastructure, you can configure the agent to send backups to the repository.

• Configure Email Notifications: You can set up email alerts to receive notifications about the status of backups.

9. Restore Data:

• To restore files, use the following command and follow the prompts:

  sudo veeamconfig restore

System Requirements:

• Supported Distributions: Veeam Agent for Linux supports major distributions like Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, Red Hat, and Fedora.

• Kernel and Headers: Ensure that your Linux kernel and headers are up to date.

• Storage: Make sure you have enough disk space for backup storage.

Final Notes:

Veeam Agent for Linux offers reliable backup and restore solutions for Linux environments. Whether for physical machines or virtual environments, it provides an easy way to ensure data is protected and easily recoverable in case of failures or cyberattacks. After installation, make sure to regularly check your backup jobs and verify restore points to ensure data protection.