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Veeam - Defect ID: kb1964

Migrate Backups from NFS/SMB Data Domain Repository to DDBoost-based Repository

Veeam - Defect ID: kb1964

Migrate Backups from NFS/SMB Data Domain Repository to DDBoost-based Repository

Last updated on May 20th, 2025

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6.4 Medium

Overall: 6.4

Severity: 6.4

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Bug Details

Priority: Informational
Status: Solved

Description

Purpose

This article documents how to migrate existing restore points from an existing NFS or SMB repository to an integrated DDBoost-based repository. Use case: During initial deployment of Veeam Backup & Replication, the Data Domain storage appliance was added as an SMB share repository, and the backup administrator would like to have Veeam connect to the Data Domain via DD Boost to enhance backup and restore performance.

Solution

Before You Begin Review the following: Dell Data Domain Prerequisites Backup Move Utility Considerations and Limitations Migration Procedure Add the Deduplicating Storage Appliance. Use the built-in Backup Move operation to relocate the backup files.

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2025-05-20 Added: 13

2025-05-20 Added: 12.2, 12, 12.3.1, 12.3, 12.1, 12.3.2

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Affected versions:13, 12, 12.2, 12.3.2, 12.3, 12.3.1, 12.1

Fixed versions: No known fixed versions

Relevant Products

Click on a version to see all relevant bugs

Affected versions:13, 12, 12.2, 12.3.2, 12.3, 12.3.1, 12.1

Fixed versions: No known fixed versions

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Veeam - Defect ID: kb1964

Migrate Backups from NFS/SMB Data Domain Repository to DDBoost-based Repository

Veeam - Defect ID: kb1964

Migrate Backups from NFS/SMB Data Domain Repository to DDBoost-based Repository

Last updated on May 20th, 2025

BugZero Risk Score6.4 Medium

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BugZero Risk Score
6.4 Medium