--- title: "Getting Started with Veeam Backup for Linux and Windows" description: "Get your data backed up with Veeam Backup for Linux and Windows. Easily set up, configure, and manage backups with this powerful and reliable solution." canonical: "https://adamtheautomator.com/veeam-windows/" --- # Getting Started with Veeam Backup for Linux and Windows > Get your data backed up with Veeam Backup for Linux and Windows. Easily set up, configure, and manage backups with this powerful and reliable solution. 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An unforeseen disaster may cause the loss of critical data in your organization. But worry no more! With Veeam on Windows or Linux, you can protect your necessary data, applications, and systems. [Veeam Backup](https://www.veeam.com/vm-backup-recovery-replication-software.html) offers a solution for data backing, replication, and recovery functionality. And in this tutorial, you will learn to use Veeam Backup to back up and restore your data. Dive in, so you never have to worry about losing your data! ## Prerequisites This tutorial contains hands-on demonstrations. To follow along, be sure you have the following: * A host computer running Windows Server Edition – This tutorial uses [Windows Server 2016 v10.0 Build 14393](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/topic/february-8-2022-kb5010359-os-build-14393-4946-e47d743b-9026-4390-bca6-5ad4ddb40ca8), but the steps are similar for Linux systems. * A hypervisor installed – This tutorial uses Hyper-V, but [VMware Workstation](https://adamtheautomator.com/vmware-ubuntu-install/) and other versions of hypervisors can be used. Related:[Comparing Giants: VMware vs Hyper-V Virtualization Platforms](https://adamtheautomator.com/vmware-vs-hyper-v/) * VMs running guest operating systems (OS) – This tutorial uses two VMs, each running Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. Related:[The Essential Guide to Hyper-V Windows 10 VMs.](https://adamtheautomator.com/hyper-v-windows-10/) ## Downloading and Installing Veeam on Windows and Linux Veeam Backup is compatible with many backup targets and works with VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. But like other software, you must first download and install the Veeam Backup & Replication application. For this tutorial, you will download and install [Veeam Backup & Replication 9.5](https://www.veeam.com/kb2970) for the Windows environment with the following steps: 1\. Open your favorite web browser, visit the [Vee](https://www.veeam.com/)[am website](https://www.veeam.com/), and click **Downloads** (upper-right) to see available software versions. ![Accessing the Veeam Website](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-49.png) Accessing the Veeam Website 2\. Next, navigate to the Free/Community tab, look for the **Veeam Backup & Replication Community Edition**, and click **DOWNLOAD FREE** to download the software. ![Downloading the Veeam Software](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-50.png) Downloading the Veeam Software 3\. Once downloaded, run the Veeam setup file to launch the installation wizard. ![Launching the Veeam setup wizard](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-51.png) Launching the Veeam setup wizard 4\. Now, click **Install** to start the Veeam Backup & Replication setup. ![Starting the Veeam Software installation](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-52.png) Starting the Veeam Software installation 5\. Tick on the checkboxes to accept the End User License Agreement (EULA), and click **Next**. ![Accepting the Veeam Software EULA](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-53.png) Accepting the Veeam Software EULA 6\. Select the option for installing Veeam Backup & Replication Console, and click **Next**. ![Selecting the custom features to install](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-54.png) Selecting the custom features to install 7\. Next, choose whether to install Microsoft SQL Server Express, use an existing Microsoft SQL Server, or use a remote Microsoft SQL Server, and click **Next**. ![Installing the new instance of Microsoft SQL Server](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-55.png) Installing the new instance of Microsoft SQL Server 8\. Choose the **Data Locations** options you prefer, and click **Next**. ![Selecting the preferred data locations](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-56.png) Selecting the preferred data locations 9\. Review your selections and click **Install** to start the installation. ![Starting the installation of the Veeam Software](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-57.png) Starting the installation of the Veeam Software 10\. Once installed, click **Finish** to exit the wizard. ![Finishing the software installation](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-58.png) Finishing the software installation ## Configuring a Backup Repository With Veeam Backup installed on your system, you must configure the Veeam backup repository before you can start backing up your data. The backup repository is the storage location where Veeam Backup stores the backup files. To configure a backup repository, follow the below steps: 1\. Launch the Veeam Backup & Replication console, and select the **BACKUP INFRASTRUCTURE** option (left pane), as shown below. ![Accessing the BACKUP INFRASTRUCTURE](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-59.png) Accessing the BACKUP INFRASTRUCTURE 2\. Next, right-click on **Backup Repositories**, and click **Add Backup Repository** in the ribbon toolbar to open the **Add Backup Repository** wizard. ![Initiating adding a backup repository](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-60.png) Initiating adding a backup repository 3\. On the Add Backup Repository window, select the backup repository type. This tutorial uses the **Direct attached storage** option. ![Choosing the Backup Repository type](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-61.png) Choosing the Backup Repository type 4\. Now, select the server OS to use, either Microsoft Windows or Linux) as the backup repository location, and the **New Backup Repository** window will appear. > _Note that if you select Microsoft Windows, you must enter the server name, IP address, and credentials to access it._ ![Selecting the backup server OS type](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-62.png) Selecting the backup server OS type 5\. In the Name tab, enter your preferred **Name** for your repository, and click Next. ![](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-63.png) Naming the backup repository 6\. Next, click **Populate** to load the local disks acting as repository server storage, select your desired local disk, and click **Next**. ![Selecting the Local Disks to be used as Backup Repository storage location](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-64.png) Selecting the Local Disks to be used as Backup Repository storage location 7\. Configure the repository settings with the following: * Click **Browse** to choose a backup location or **Populate** to load the server’s local disks, where you can specify the backup storage location. * Tick the **Limit maximum concurrent tasks**, and specify the maximum value. This option ensures you have limited the number of tasks Veeam cab creates during data protection or disaster recovery jobs. The maximum value will depend on the type of [backup chains](https://helpcenter.veeam.com/docs/agentforwindows/userguide/backup_chain.html?ver=60) stored in the backup repository. > _Optionally, click Advanced to configure the advanced settings to enable data compression, encryption, and storage optimization._ Once configured, click Next to mount a new server. ![Configuring the repository settings](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-65.png) Configuring the repository settings 8\. Review the summary of your repository configuration, and click **Apply** to create the backup repository. ![Applying configurations made to the backup repository](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-66.png) Applying configurations made to the backup repository 9\. Lastly, click **Finish** to complete to close the **New Backup Repository** window. Once the repository has been configured, you can store backup files and perform backup and restore operations. > _Regularly checking the repository is strongly recommended to ensure enough free space and backups are appropriately stored._ ![Finishing creating the backup repository](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-67.png) Finishing creating the backup repository ## Creating and Running a Backup Job After successfully configuring a backup repository, you are ready to test Veeam’s data backup capabilities. How? You will create and run a backup job to start backing up your data. Related:[Using Veeam to Process Windows Server Backup (Step by Step)](https://adamtheautomator.com/windows-server-backup/) To create a backup job, follow these steps: 1\. Navigate to the Home tab, click **Backup Job**, and select **Virtual machine** to open the **New Backup Job** wizard. ![Initiating creating a new backup job](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-68.png) Initiating creating a new backup job 2\. On the **New Backup Job** window, enter a Name for your backup job and a description (optional), and click **Next**. ![Naming a backup job](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-69.png) Naming a backup job 3\. Next, click **Add** (opens the **Add Objects** window), select the VMs to include in the backup job, and click **Next**. ![Selecting VMs to be backed up](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-70.png) Selecting VMs to be backed up 4\. Now, choose a **Backup repository** destination, which you configured in the “Configuring a Backup Repository” section, from the drop-down field, and click Advanced. ![Choosing a backup repository](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-71.png) Choosing a backup repository 5\. In the **Advanced Settings** window, set the backup schedule with the following: * Choose the **Backup mode** – This tutorial uses **Incremental**, which is recommended. * Click **Days** to select the days and times for the backup to run. ![Configuring advanced settings for the backup mode](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-72.png) Configuring advanced settings for the backup mode 6\. Navigate to the **Storage** tab, configure any advanced settings you require, and click **OK** to return to the New Backup Job window. The advanced settings you can configure include but are not limited to retention policies, compression and encryption options, and network traffic throttling. ![Configuring advanced settings for the backup storage](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-73.png) Configuring advanced settings for the backup storage 7\. Under the **Schedule** tab, specify the job scheduling options you require, and click **Apply** button to save and apply your selected settings. ![Configuring the backup job schedule](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-74.png) Configuring the backup job schedule 8\. Finally, review your backup job settings and click **Finish** to create the job. You can either tick on the checkbox below to run the job after closing the New Backup Job window or run it manually later. ![Reviewing the backup job settings and creating the backup job](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-75.png) Reviewing the backup job settings and creating the backup job If you choose to run the backup job manually, navigate to the **JOB** ribbon tab, right-click on the job in the table list, and select **Start**. ![Starting a backup job](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-76.png) Starting a backup job As you can see below, you can monitor the progress of the backup job in the **JOBS** ribbon tab. Congratulations! Your backup job is now running, so rest assured that your data is protected. ![Monitoring the backup job progress](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-77.png) Monitoring the backup job progress ## Restoring Backed Up Data An unforeseeable disaster can be catastrophic, causing you to lose critical data. But the good news is that Veeam Backup for Windows and Linux lets you restore data from a backup you created, To restore backed-up data, follow the below steps: 1\. Navigate to the Home tab, click **Restore**, and select the **Microsoft Hyper-V** option to open the **Restore** wizard. ![Restoring VM data](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-78.png) Restoring VM data 2\. Next, select where to restore data, whether from a replica or a backup file. In this example, choose **Restore from backup** since you have a backup job running. ![Choosing the backup restore location](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-80.png) Choosing the backup restore location 3\. Choose the restore type you want to perform. But in this example, choose **Entire VM** restore since you are restoring VM data. ![Selecting the backup restore type](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-81.png) Selecting the backup restore type 4\. Now, click **Add VM** button to load the VM restore point, select a restore point, and click **Next**. ![Choosing the VM to be restored](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-82.png) Choosing the VM to be restored 5\. Select the desired restore mode, and click **Next**. ![Choosing the backup restore mode](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-83.png) Choosing the backup restore mode 6\. Next, review the settings and click **Finish** to start the restore process. ![Reviewing the backup restore settings and starting the restore process](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-84.png) Reviewing the backup restore settings and starting the restore process 7\. Wait for the restore process to complete, and click **Close**. ![Starting the Backup restore process](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-85.png) Starting the Backup restore process 8\. Finally, launch your hypervisor (i.e., Hyper-V), look for and start your VM to verify the restored data. ![Starting the restored VM in Hyper-V ](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-86.png) Starting the restored VM in Hyper-V Upon starting your VM, check whether all components are working smoothly and your files are present. ![Running the VM](https://adamtheautomator.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/image-87.png) Running the VM ## Conclusion In this tutorial, you have learned how to back up and restore data via Veeam Backup successfully. Keeping data secure has been a definite factor in maintaining businesses in good shape, and Veeam on Windows and Linux is one of the best software to take care of your data. Now, you have a fail-safe for your data if an unforeseen disaster comes your way! Why not build up your knowledge by exploring Veeam Backup for cloud environments like AWS and Microsoft Azure? 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